Tried and tested, these are the most romantic hotels in London for special occasions
For all the loveliest lovers in Loveland.
London is a city with romance beating through its streets. It’s hard not to feel enchanted when wandering along the cobbled pavements of old London Bridge, browsing boutiques in Notting Hill, or wining and dining in the glitzy West End. The hotels, too, provide the base for a romantic getaway. These sumptuous stays have just the spa treatments, deep soaking bathtubs, champagne bars, and glorious views to make any occasion that extra bit more special. Whether checking in with the spouse on your anniversary, romancing a new squeeze, or hanging with the bestie on Galentine’s Day, you’ll fall head over heels in love with the best romantic hotels in London.
The best romantic hotels in London, England
1. Flemings Mayfair | Mayfair
Flemings is an exquisite boutique experience through and through. This is one of the oldest family-owned hotels in the city, dating back to 1851 when it was converted from 13 Georgian townhouses. From concierge to turn-down service to the recently Michelin-anointed Ormer Mayfair by Sofian, every interaction is flawless.
All 129 rooms and suites are a chic blend of modern Art Deco style touched with Georgian elegance. Each is a plush Mayfair boudoir that exudes romance. Bespoke furniture in silver-stained fiddle-back sycamore, wireless and modern connectivity throughout, soothing grey slate bathrooms heated by marble mosaic floors, and The White Company essentials are just some of the elements of the overnight experience. Studio suites and apartments have gin ‘honesty’ bars with premium gins, fine tonics, and bitters. Though if you prefer a professional to do the mixing, swanky Manetta’s Bar is a top choice pre- or post-extravaganza at Ormer or afternoon tea in The Drawing Room.
The hotel is also featured in our list of the best five-star hotels in London.
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2. The Londoner | Leicester Square
Leicester Square, previously just a destination for film premieres, today the stars are staying beyond the promotional trail thanks to The Londoner. This super boutique hotel towers with 16 storeys of regal navy facade. 350 rooms, six concept eateries and bars, a member’s club-style private area, cinemas, and an expansive wellness retreat are for guests’ pleasure. Rooms are stylised in modern neutral tones with British touches. Enjoy twinkling views via an inviting chaise and a cup of East India Company tea, or roll the blinds up in the comfort of your handcrafted Vispring king bed. Original pieces by Edd Pearman and The Connor Brothers add character.
Couples: snag a table at Whitcomb’s, a sexy Mediterranean escape to feast with a glass of Gusbourne. It particularly swoons pre-theatre. Or treat yourselves with a spa treatment at The Retreat (or at least a dip in the 25-metre pool).
The hotel also features in our guide to the best afternoon teas in London.
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3. Richmond Hill Hotel | Richmond
Why not treat your lover to a country-like retreat without having to leave the city? At the Richmond Hill Hotel, you’ll find a selection of Georgian-style rooms that set the scene. We recommend upgrading to a Georgian Suite where you’ll have a generous rolltop bath for lazy soaks and stunning four-poster beds.
When it comes to a romantic night out (or in, as the case may be), the hotel’s 144 On The Hill is sure to delight with its selection of seasonal dishes and exquisite service. Book in for the signature Afternoon Tea if you want to impress even more.
The hotel is perfectly located just a short walk from famed Richmond Park, where you and your loved one can enjoy a long stroll while spotting deer. Or treat yourselves to a massage at 50 Hill Rise.
Throughout the year, the hotel has a selection of offers that include things like champagne on arrival, breakfast in bed, or discounted room rates.
Read our full review of Richmond Hill Hotel.
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4. Sun Street Hotel | Shoreditch
If your lover is a fan of all things colour and whimsy, then a stay at the gorgeous Sun Street Hotel will be appreciated. Think prints on prints on prints, exposed brick from the heritage buildings, and a theme based on the wonderful world of The Google Book.
The Master Suite is our absolute favourite room to stay in. It has an elegant lounge area, a stunning bathtub, and loads of natural light.
Start your night with cocktails at Sun Street Bar before heading to Lima Shoreditch for exceptional Peruvian cuisine.
The location can’t be beat. The hotel is a short walk away from Liverpool Street Station, Spitalfields, and Shoreditch.
Read our full review of Sun Street Hotel here.
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5. Pan Pacific London | Liverpool Street Station
For swooning in the style of a Crazy Rich Asians rom-com, check your love into Pan Pacific London, a gleaming tower in the heart of FiDi Square Mile. Opened in 2021, this is the Singaporean luxury brand’s first foray into Europe, sprinkling Asian hospitality and attention to detail, design, and, of course, gastronomy, on the traveller’s British plate.
There are 237 guestrooms, including 42 suites and a signature Pan Pacific Suite, each basking in natural light and inspiring city views via floor-to-ceiling windows, which guests comfortably enjoy in the company of robes, Diptyque pamper products, and fine Chinese teas.
All-Day dining restaurant, Straits Kitchen, celebrates the flavours from the Straits of Malacca—the soft shell crab brings out the theatrics. Meanwhile, The Orchid Lounge serves afternoon tea, and there’s a Ginger Lily Bar with an outside terrace. A dedicated wellness floor on level four is a tranquil escape for two—with an 18.5-metre infinity pool, treatment rooms, relaxation pods, studios, saunas, and steam rooms at your service.
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6. The Clermont | Charing Cross
The Clermont London, Charing Cross is a four-star hotel that oozes five-star luxe. You’ll notice that the moment you witness their grand staircase, a ballroom-esque spiral plucked right out of a Ritz. Clermont’s history dates back to the 1800s, originally built as a status symbol for a wealthy railway firm, today marvellously kept to stand in line alongside modern hoteliers.
The location, steps from Trafalgar Square and the big city greats, is unbeatable, and rooms are tranquil despite the outside buzz. This is helped by a calming neutral palette, a classic harmonious design, and all the amenities you’d need to hide out: Nespresso machine, essential oil-infused toiletries, complimentary mini-bar with wine, beer, and spirits (yes, really!), and fluffy robes you never want to take off. Service is exceptional: add impressive views and a very fair rate, and you’ll be back again and again.
The hotel is also featured in our list of the best four-star hotels in London.
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7. Georgian House Hotel | Victoria
Georgian House Hotel is the kind of London boutique hotel you see in the movies; blending Victorian charm in a fashionable townhouse style, the Grade II-listed property is romantic in all corners. 63 rooms and apartments are uniquely decorated, including classy doubles that feature original 19th-century notes uplifted with a contemporary palette and modern functions like USB charging and Smart TVs. The White Company goodies make the bathroom extra inviting, and post-soak, fluffy robes and slippers await.
A breakfast selection comprising a la carte and buffet options is served every day at the Pimlico Pantry. Afternoon tea, themed to wizardry, is served on weekends, and guests can extend spellbinding endeavours with overnights in a lower-ground wizard chamber. A cinema is also available to get lost in movie magic.
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8. Great Scotland Yard Hotel | Whitehall
A townhouse turned luxury hotel, Great Scotland Yard is hidden behind the bustle of Whitehall, and that means it’s conveniently located by London’s biggest landmarks, from Big Ben to Trafalgar Square. It’s situated in a striking 1820s Grade II listed building, with 151 rooms and suites outfitted in a stylish yet simplistic tone that calls for relaxation. That really echoes from the marble bathrooms, with bathtubs or showers to pour delicious Jo Loves by Jo Malone amenities.
When refreshed, head down to their ‘old Nordic’ restaurant, Ekstedt at the Yard, helmed by Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt; The 40 Elephants, a speakeasy bar; or The Parlour for afternoon tea. Or simply be inspired by the corridors; they are more storied than any other in the vicinity. This is the original HQ of the Metropolitan Police, where Jack the Ripper suspects were interviewed, Charles Dickens shadowed officers, and where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle based his detective tales. It’s a stay that captivates in every way.
Read our full review of Great Scotland Yard Hotel.
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9. Hotel Café Royal | Mayfair
For over 150 years, Café Royal has welcomed notable names in history, from Princess Diana to Winston Churchill, so it’s only right that the hotel it has become today should house guests with equally discerning taste. Despite the historic exterior running along Regent Street right up to the bright lights of Piccadilly Circus, inside you’ll discover a beautifully modern contrast.
Sleek hallways infuse Far East Zen with European comfort, as key touchpads lead guests into contemporary rooms panelled in fumed English Oak, and there are Carrara marble bathrooms for soaking. Dining options include Cakes & Bubbles by the ‘World’s Best Pastry Chef’, Albert Adrià, and the bucket list-worthy, Alex Dilling at Hotel Café Royal; while the underground spa is a sanctuary in the heart of the city.
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10. Shangri-La The Shard, London | London Bridge
Occupying 18 floors of the tallest building in the capital, every room at the Shangri-La radiates with observatory-level views, no matter what tier you fall upon. Select rooms and suites even feature window-adjacent bathtubs for the sexiest of soaks. Think postcard views of St Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge as you lather in Jo Loves bubbles, or sip on the Laurent Perrier variety.
52 stories high is another wet deck in the clouds: the infinity Sky Pool, officially the highest hotel pool in Western Europe. It sits alongside a Sky Sauna and expansive gym. When hunger pangs hit, the British-Asian restaurant, TING (level 35), and GONG bar (level 52), continue the feast for all the senses.
Read our review of Shangri-La The Shard, London.
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11. Sunborn London | Canary Wharf
For a unique East London couples experience, hop aboard Sunborn, the UK’s only super yacht hotel. It has a platter of maritime delights, like water views to an O2 Arena backlit by Canary Wharf, and plush, wide cabins reminiscent of a boutique cruise.
Lands End is the ship’s signature restaurant, allowing casual attire for comfort and therefore retaining cruise perks. After your Sunborn Fish ‘n’ Chips, mosey upstairs to the terrace and perch inside (or outside) the gin and champagne bar, a glorious way to soak distant sky traffic of DLR and cable car movement across the arena. Sunborn’s London is a low-key treasure, a quirky staycation for locals, and an alternative city escape for the repeat overseas visitor.
This unique stay is also featured on our list of the world’s best boat hotels.
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12. Hotel AMANO Covent Garden | Covent Garden
A chance to charm lovers with an interest in design, date-night hangouts, and quality gastronomy. For those unfamiliar, AMANO is a Berlin-based hotelier, and this is their first British foray. 141 rooms have a lounge feel, with a black and gold colour scheme and contemporary tech. Goldy Rooms come with freestanding golden bathtubs by the window.
AMANO Rooftop Bar is a Covent Garden gem, DJ soundtracked and showcasing London from an alternative vantage point, off the beaten path. Try the signature The Rooftop cocktail, spiked with Grey Goose and Champagne. Penelope’s on the ground floor serves a duet of the Middle East and the Mediterranean, including a baklava cheesecake to change your life.
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13. The Hoxton Southwark | South Bank
The Hoxton Southwark successfully marries millennial cool with business chic. All 192 rooms beam with Thames-side light and rustic industrial materials harmonised by velvet furnishings. There’s plenty of eye candy: Jealous Gallery-curated art and provoking literature pepper each room. They’re small, but you came for the social spaces, which are where it’s at. Head up to the hot seat, Seabird, Hox’s 14th-floor rooftop restaurant, for delicious Shard views and an extensive oyster list for the slurp.
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14. The Lanesborough London | Knightsbridge
Art museum or hotel? The Lanesborough London is a welcome trick. This is the former home of Viscount Lanesborough, given an Oetker Collection makeover. Breeze through hallways draped in fine art and lined with sculpture, right up to your boudoir, which itself is an extension of the regal social spaces.
Each room is outfitted with neo-classical touches, embroidery, and chandeliers for a fairytale stay. Smart TVs are cleverly concealed behind a framed painting to turn the room back in time once digital devices have done their job, and heated marble bathrooms remind you to give thanks to modern genius.
The Lanesborough Grill is the revamped home of Exec Chef Shay Cooper’s exquisite British gastronomy. Don’t miss the Beef Wellington, and if you’ve space, spill lunch into afternoon tea. A huge wellness centre, located basement level, provides a sumptuous (and heavily awarded) retreat for 360-degree R&R.
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15. Royal Lancaster London | Marble Arch
Sometimes you need a hideaway that’s close to everything yet feels like a city escape. Enter the Royal Lancaster London. It’s just a brisk stroll from Kensington Palace, overlooking Hyde Park, an extra romantic destination when the festive lights twinkle at Winter Wonderland. All 411 rooms and suites at this independent gem are recently renovated with a soothing classic palette, alongside modern desk-side and bedside tech, and marble bathrooms stocked with bespoke Jo Loves products. Not to mention the impressive city or garden views.
This is British sophistication at its best, and the service is always impeccable, resulting in a forever loyal guest list. Dining options include the long-running and deliciously authentic Nipa Thai, and spa treatments can be ordered to the room thanks to the hotel’s partnership with London Serenity.
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