London

Open in Mayfair since 1898, with Art Deco rooms and suites and a heated indoor pool.

• Notable chef
• Spa
• Indoor pool

A grand Edwardian building in Holborn, with afternoon tea in the Mirror Room and live music at Scarfes Bar.

• Farm-to-table
• Live music
• Spa

Inside the Old War Office in central London, with an indoor pool, a gym and a spa.

• Spa
• Indoor pool

A white stucco townhouse in South Kensington, with a tree-filled garden, a stone fountain and an honesty bar.

• Garden
• Hidden gem

Four Victorian townhouses behind Sloane Square, with a panelled library and afternoon tea in the conservatory.

• Notable chef
• Library
• Cocktail bar

In Belgravia, steps from the major sights, with classic architecture and a Michelin-starred restaurant inside.

Joined Georgian townhouses on Albemarle Street, with Terence Donovan's 1960s photographs lining the bar.

• Fireplaces
• Spa

Baroque interiors in central London, with handcrafted details and peacock motifs worked into every room.

• Hidden gem