The Royal Horseguards ★★★★★

The history of this Grade I listed building can be felt throughout the hotel. From the moment you enter its grand reception, you’ll imagine important figures from the past walking across the marbled floors and under the spectacular chandelier. Decor remains tastefully traditional throughout, with dark woods, sumptuous fabrics and classic-style paintings. However, this historical charm is met with an expert contemporary elegance that brings it firmly into the 21st century.

Rooms are incredibly spacious, especially for a hotel boasting such a central location, with high ceilings and large windows adding an extra touch of luxury. Egyptian cotton sheets adorn the king size beds and the deceptively simple bathrooms are enhanced by monsoon showers, heated flooring and Elemis toiletries. This is the perfect place to rest, relax and pamper yourself in between discovering the city highlights or indeed enjoying some of the hotel’s wider amenities. Here, you can transition from morning to night in style. Enjoy your complimentary breakfast to get you energised for the day ahead, then why not return for a decadent Afternoon Tea break in the hotel’s charming Lounge.

For an evening treat, the One Twenty One Two Restaurant offers fine dining in a sophisticated setting. Followed by a nightcap in the intimate Equus Bar, it’s a luxurious way to end any London day. A hotel where history and hedonism align, The Royal Horseguards offers an unbeatable luxury London stay.