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Top City Center Hotels in London

Staying in the city center of London puts you with easy access of all the city has to offer. These hotels are the best of the best in terms of location, price, and amenities for travelers wanting to experience England. By staying in the city center, you will find that hotels in this neighborhood offer a variety of amenities.

  1. The Ritz London

    The Ritz London is on Piccadilly less than half a mile north of Buckingham Palace. Rooms and suites are available. The suites have between one and five bedrooms. Butler service is available for guests in the hotel's signature suites. Guests at the Ritz can travel around London in a chauffeured Rolls-Royce. Other hotel amenities include a salon, a gift shop, and The Ritz Club. Visitors to The Ritz Club can enjoy international cuisine while they play roulette or poker at the club's gaming tables. Traditional afternoon tea is served in the hotel's Palm Court. Hotel guests can also have unique pieces designed for them at Ritz Fine Jewellery.

  2. Sofitel London St. James

    The Sofitel London St. James is on Waterloo Place approximately half a mile east of The Ritz London. It is within walking distance of shops on Bond and Oxford Streets. Accommodations at this hotel include rooms as well as suites. The sitting areas in the Prestige Suites can be used to hold meetings. A spa and a gym are two of the hotel's amenities. Vintage cocktails are served in the St. James Bar.

  3. Trafalgar Hilton

    The Trafalgar Hilton in Trafalgar Square is less than half a mile east of the Sofitel. This hotel is near the National Gallery and just a glimpse from the London Eye. Rooms and studio suites are available here. The suites include full dining tables. Amenities include a fitness room and a business center. Guests can sip cocktails in the rooftop bar while they enjoy panoramic views of the city.

  4. Le Meridien Piccadilly

    Le Meridien Piccadilly is on Piccadilly near The Ritz London and just northwest of the Trafalgar. It is near Her Majesty's Theatre and less than a mile from the British Museum. Rooms here include deluxe family rooms that can accommodate four guests while executive suites have separate dining and sitting areas. An indoor swimming pool, a health club, and a business center are some of this hotel's amenities. Guests receive complimentary admission to view the collections of art at Tate Britain and Tate Modern.

  5. St. James's Hotel and Club

    St. James's Hotel and Club is on Park Place approximately half a mile southwest of Le Méridien. The theaters in the West End are a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Rooms and suites are available. Suites include the Westminster Suite with a rooftop terrace and the St. James's Suite with a fireplace. Hotel guests can enjoy a complimentary cream tea on weekends and a discount of 15% for services at the nearby Spa Illuminata. A degustation menu, featuring small sampling plates with robust flavors, is available in the hotel's one-star Michelin restaurant.

Last Updated: January 26, 2015