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Unique London hotels

London is one of a kind and so are the capital's hotels.
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If you like a hotel with a bit of character, try one of these unique hotels. Embrace London's history by staying in the capital's oldest hotel, or in a former prison cell! For something more modern, how about a hotel with its own helipad? Explore some of the most unique hotels in London.

The Chelsea Harbour Hotel

The Chelsea Harbour Hotel is one of London's few five-star all-suite hotels. Offering stunning views of the city and the Thames, Chelsea Harbour is one of London's most prestigious addresses. And if you fancy travelling by river, you can charter the hotel's own catamaran!

Where:

Chelsea Harbour, London, SW10 0XG

Price:

From £230.00

Tripadvisor Traveller Rating:

4.4Based on 3,611 reviews

The Courthouse Hotel

Situated inside an old courthouse in a Grade II-listed building is The Courthouse Hotel. John Lennon, Mick Jagger and Oscar Wilde all had cases heard there. You can have dinner inside three of the original prison cells and look out for iron bars in the lobby!
Where:

19-21 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7HL

Price:

From £322.15

Tripadvisor Traveller Rating:

3.7Based on 2,584 reviews

The Goring

The Goring family has been running this quintessentially English hotel for 100 years, and it's London's only family-owned luxury hotel. Take afternoon tea by the hotel's immaculately kept lawn, or stroll to nearby Buckingham Palace. The Duchess of Cambridge stayed here the night before her wedding.

Where:

15 Beeston Place, London, SW1W 0JW

Price:

From £233.83

Tripadvisor Traveller Rating:

4.8Based on 1,955 reviews

The May Fair Hotel

Mingle with the rich and famous at the legendary May Fair Hotel. With its unrivalled location in the heart of the capital, The May Fair is the official hotel of London Fashion Week and home to some of London's most extravagant society events. Choose a suite decorated to suit your mood and indulge in five-star luxury.

Where:

Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT

Price:

From £225.00

Tripadvisor Traveller Rating:

4.1Based on 6,896 reviews

St Ermins Hotel

St Ermins Hotel is a beautiful, four-star hotel built on the site of a 15th-century chapel devoted to St Ermin. The hotel played an important part in the Second World War, providing a base for the Special Operations Executive (SOE), MI5 and MI6. Today, the hotel offers a tranquil stay in Westminster.

Where:

Caxton Street, London, SW1H 0QW

Price:

From £233.00

Tripadvisor Traveller Rating:

4.7Based on 8,627 reviews

51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences

The all-suite 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences has its own butler service, Michelin-starred restaurant, spa and stunning courtyard. Film buffs will love the Cinema Suite with its 85-inch, high-definition 3D television, while car fanatics can opt for the Jaguar Suite, whose design was overseen by the car manufacturer’s design director.

Where:

51 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AF

Tripadvisor Traveller Rating:

4.8Based on 2,519 reviews

Good Hotel London

Offering modern luxury combined with a social conscience, the staff at the aptly named Good Hotel are made up of local unemployed people. Built on a floating platform on the Royal Victoria Dock, escape to the green oasis on the hotel rooftop for stunning panoramic views of the city.
Where:

Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1FA

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