A list by Anna Holt & Elli Nordin. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with hotels with great views in London, UK. Hotels with wonderful rooftop views, city views and river views and properties with views over the Hyde Park, River Thames, skyline and Tower Bridge City Hall. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Historic. Great views. Located next to the Tower of London, and overlooking the River Thames, Cheval Three Quays offers modern apartments with free Wi-Fi, and an on-site fitness centre. The City of London financial centre is a mere 10-minute stroll away. Some of the apartments boast unrivaled views of Tower Bridge and City Hall. Each of the spacious apartments at Cheval Three Quays is designed with clever lightning, shiny surfaces, clean lines and geometric shapes. All feature an open-plan kitchen & living room, a flat-screen TV and an iPod dock. A coffee machine, dishwasher and microwave are also provided. A dedicated team of concierge, housekeeping and maintenance ensure every need is catered for. Facilities include a state-of-the art fitness room. Tower Hill Underground Station is just a 5-minute walk away and Central London can be reached in just under 20 minutes via Tube. The vibrant area of Brick Lane is only a mile from the apartments and features a market and a variety of live music venues. Thames Clipper at Tower Pier provide transport along the river from Greenwich and the O2 Arena to Putney and Chelsea Harbour.Show full description
A fantastic hotel with great glass windows giving spectacular views of London bridge. The best places in the hotel to enjoy the views are from the rooms on the top floor, which offer panoramic views of the city.
Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. The Corinthia London is located just steps from Trafalgar Square and Whitehall. It boasts restaurants, bars, a florist and London's spa. With city views, an iPod docking station, an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi in each room, bathrooms have marble finish. Spacious, air-conditioned rooms have décor blending the hotel’s 1885 character with amenities. Guests can book spa and health treatments at ESPA Life at Corinthia. A hair salon is also on site. Spread across four floors, the spa features 17 treatment rooms, a private spa suite and Thermal Floor with an indoor swimming pool, vitality pool, amphitheatre sauna, ice fountain, marble heated loungers and private sleep pods. Renowned Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge, opened his first London restaurant at the hotel, with classic menus. The Northall Bar provides Champagne and a cocktail bar, offering live music every week.Show full description
A luxurious hotel with a fancy design in common areas and a really excellent location. Everything is top-class here, starting from fine dining and comfortable rooms to a fantastic rooftop with a breathtaking London skyline. SO NICE!
Beach front location. Unique. Great views. Occupying levels 34-52, the Shangri-La Hotel The Shard, London offers 5-star luxury and breathtaking views of the capital and beyond. It features an exquisite restaurant and serves cocktails until late at the highest bar in London. Each uniquely designed guest room has floor-to-ceiling windows providing spectacular views of the city, and maintains the theme of Oriental elegance found throughout the hotel. Featuring the body-contouring-technology ‘Shangri-La Bed’, rooms include a TV, coffee machine, complimentary WiFi and a set of binoculars. The en suite, marble-clad bathrooms have underfloor heating, separate bath tubs and a glass-enclosed shower. They include plush bathrobes and Acqua di Parma toiletries. All rooms feature climate control to complement the building’s integrated sun shielding. The hotel features 3 dining and drinking venues, including TING, the signature restaurant and lounge on level 35, while Bar 31 is a friendly neighborhood bar. GŎNG, set on level 52, provides the setting for London's highest champagne and cocktail bar. Shangri-La Hotel The Shard is located on St Thomas Street, less than 1 minutes' walk from London Bridge Train and Tube Station. The Tower of London and Tower Bridge can be reached in 20 minutes by foot. You can enjoy a stroll along the River Thames' South Bank to The London Eye, Big Ben and Westminster, approximately 1.5 miles away.Show full description
A perfect location for a weekend of touristy activities and fantastic views of London. The Sky Lounge is the ideal place to enjoy a drink while overlooking the city, and the Ting restaurant offers great views from the 35th floor.
Beautiful. Great views. This 5-star London hotel is quietly located next to Hyde Park, Marble Arch and Lancaster Gate Tube Station. The hotel offers breath-taking views of the famous London skyline. It offers a free on-site 24/7 gym and two award winning restaurants. The Royal Lancaster London is also just a 5-minute walk from Paddington Underground Station. Oxford Street and Knightsbridge's shops are 15 minutes away by foot. The bright, soundproofed rooms at the Royal Lancaster London all have Smart TVs, heated bathroom floors and USB charging points. They have satellite TV and a work desk. The marble bathrooms have free toiletries and a bathrobe. The Royal Lancaster London Nipa Restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine prepared in elegant surroundings. Hyde Cafe actually now serves the afternoon tea Park restaurant serves breakfast and please include the fact that children under 12 years old have breakfast for free.Show full description
The hotel is conveniently located near Hyde Park and the underground tube station, making it easy to explore all London offers. The best places to enjoy the views are from the Park Lounge bar and the rooms on the higher floors.
Lively. Rooftop bar. In a stylish new building, H10 London Waterloo features an innovative restaurant and luxury bedrooms. Just 15 minutes’ walk from Parliament Square and Big Ben, the hotel has free Wi-Fi. With floor-to-ceiling windows and views across Lambeth, the rooms at H10 Hotel have air conditioning and LCD TVs. All rooms are elegantly decorated, and have laptop safes and mini bars. Three O Two Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine, and the glamorous Circus Bar offers fine wines and light snacks. A breakfast buffet is available daily, featuring cooked and continental items. Just 5 minutes’ walk from Waterloo Underground Station, H10 London Waterloo is a 15-minute walk from the London Eye. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre can be reached in 20 minutes’ walk.Show full description
The views from the hotel are incredible, with a lovely view of London’s big skyscrapers and the iconic London Eye. The city view bedrooms are beautiful, with extremely comfortable beds. WOW!
Featuring a Roof Terrace and views of city, Hotel Saint London is a 4-star hotel set in London, an 8-minute walk from Sky Garden. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a business centre, along with free Wi-Fi throughout the property. Hotel Saint London offers a terrace and extra facilities including a 24-hour gym, 4 meeting rooms, 2 restaurants and Jin Bo Law Sky bar – a rooftop bar in the City of London where guests can experience views of London's skyline. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. All rooms feature a wardrobe.Show full description
Beach front location. Located on the south side of the River Thames, 650 metres from the London Underground, Park Plaza London Riverbank has free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs. The hotel is set across the river from the Tate Britain gallery, close to Westminster. Some rooms have views of the River Thames and the London skyline. Park Plaza London Riverbank houses the award winning Chino Latino that serves exotic Pan-Asian dishes featuring stunning views of the River Thames. The London Eye, Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are all within reach. Waterloo Station is a mile away, giving great access to the rest of the city and south of England. A fitness centre which features free weights, a pre-and post-workout stretching area and a range of TechnoGym weight resistance and cardiovascular machines is available at the property. Guests can also enjoy the indoor pool, sauna and steam room facilities. Every room has a EU/US power sockets, a large work desk, laptop safe, and a minibar. 24-hour room service is also available.Show full description
Close to beach front. In a vibrant new section of London with views over the River Thames and the city, the Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel hotel boasts elegant rooms and free WiFi. Canary Wharf, with its shops and towering skyscrapers, is just a few minutes’ walk away. Guests have complimentary access to Virgin Active Health Club with 3 floors of fitness facilities, saunas and steam rooms, hydrotherapy pools and a 20-metre infinity edge lap pool. Built on the historic site of the West India Quay – the busy centre for Britain’s spice trade hundreds of years ago – Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Tube, giving you access to the city’s most popular attractions. The Docklands Light Railway is a 5-minute walk away. Canary Wharf Pier is a 2-minute walk away and offers links to the Thames Clipper Boat, which connects you to central London and the West End, as well as Greenwich. Rooms are spacious and modern, with a flat-screen TV. Each also benefits from an en suite bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is also a 24-hour in-room dining service. Breakfast options include a full English, continental, an energy breakfast and a selection of nutritionally balanced, healthier choices.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a great beach front location!
Cool. Rooftop bar.Opened February 2021. Hyatt Place London City East is situated in London, 600 metres from Brick Lane. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting a rooftop bar called Pocketsquare with an outside terrace and views of London. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. We do offer a breakfast to go each morning at Hyatt Place London City East. The accommodation offers rooms with a terrace and balcony. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the snack bar. Popular points of interest near Hyatt Place London City East include Tower of London, Spitalfields Market, Sky Garden and Tower Bridge. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 8 km from the hotel.Show full description
Historic. Stay at the London Hilton on Park Lane and enjoy stunning views of London from all guest rooms along with magnificent 360° city views from the award–winning Galvin at Windows restaurant on the 28th floor. Situated in the heart of Mayfair and overlooking Hyde Park, the tallest building on Park Lane offers a wide range of meetings and events spaces for any occasion from small business meetings to glamorous award dinners and stylish weddings. Moreover, experience innovative drinking and dining in one of the hotel's diverse venues, and take advantage of convenient access to London's most famous cultural attractions and world-renowned shopping districts.Show full description
Highly elegant. Overlooking Hyde Park, 45 Park Lane features a spa and gym and a modern American steak restaurant. A striking central staircase leads to a mezzanine featuring a bar, library and a private media room. Impressive views of Hyde Park are featured in each room at 45 Park Lane, which also include Bang & Olufsen TVs, en suite marble bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. All rooms include Aromatherapy Associates toiletries. Prime dry and wet aged beef, pan-roasted lobster and fine wines are on offer in the on-site restaurant. Full English and continental breakfasts can also be provided. The shopping district of Oxford Street is just a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Tennis, horseback riding and boating can all be enjoyed within Hyde Park, as well as leisurely walks. Hyde Park Corner tube station is a 5-minute walk.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ELEGANT hotel with great views in London.
Lively. Located on the banks of the River Thames, Sea Containers London is in the famed Sea Containers House, just a 7-minute walk from the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. The hotel is also 15 minutes' walk from the London Eye, Borough Market, The London Dungeon and SEA LIFE London Aquarium. Sea Containers London boasts a riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, a cocktail bar, an agua spa, a rooftop bar and a terrace with panoramic views over London. Many of the rooms feature river views, directly facing the Thames. Free WiFi is available for all guests. Decorated by award-winning designer Tom Dixon, each room features bespoke furniture, a flat-screen HD TV, air conditioning, dimmable lights and a minibar. The marble bathrooms are complete with either rainfall shower or bath. Extras include a media panel, Malin+Goetz toiletries and satellite channels. Some also have a balcony. The on-site Curzon screens a range of new releases, classic matinées and family favourites in a bespoke 56-seat cinema from Friday evenings through Sunday. Waterloo Train Station is a 12-minute journey on foot and London Blackfriars Train Station is 8 minutes' walk away.Show full description
An ideal property for exploring the city with great views of the river Thames and the local landmarks. Note that the best places to enjoy the views are the restaurant and the rooms with big windows.
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere. Rooftop restaurant. Nestled in the bustling heart of London, Montcalm Royal London House enjoys a central location, adjacent to Finsbury Square Garden and just a brief stroll from Liverpool Street. The hotel presents a rooftop bar affording breathtaking views of the city, along with a spa and fitness centre, an on-site brewery, and an array of luxurious amenities seamlessly integrated throughout. All rooms and suites here are air-conditioned and come with a Smart 55-inch TV with international channels, free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station, a minibar, a Nespresso machine and a pillow menu. Montcalm Royal London House features 2 bars and 2 restaurants including a rooftop bar, brasserie and coffee area, and offers 24-hour room service and concierge. The property is within a 10-minute walk from Barbican Centre and less than 15 minutes from Shoreditch. Other areas of London are easily reached via public transport. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 12 km from the property.Show full description
Historic property. In a prime location in the centre of London, Hotel 63 provides buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers a shared lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Every room is fitted with a kettle, while some rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with lake views. Guests can make use of a bar. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Popular points of interest near Hotel 63 include Paddington Station, The Serpentine and Royal Albert Hall. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 19 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This 4-star hotel is 150 metres from the ExCeL Exhibition Centre and close to the O2 arena, Canary Wharf and London City Airport. The Novotel London Excel has stylish, modern rooms each with a large work area, a laptop safe, a minibar and a private bathroom. The Upper Deck Restaurant & Bar serves brasserie cuisine and has an outdoor terrace with views of the Royal Victoria Dock and London skyline. Guests can relax in the sauna and fitness facilities at the property. The Novotel London is 300 metres from Custom House Station on the DLR (Docklands Light Railway).Show full description
ALTIDO Luxury flats near Big Ben and London Eye offers accommodation within 1.2 km of the centre of London, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. The property has inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 700 metres from Westminster Abbey. The units include a kettle and a private bathroom, while selected rooms also offer a terrace and some have city views. The accommodation provides a lift and a concierge service for guests. All units come with air conditioning, a toaster, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bath, a hair dryer and a desk. At the apartment complex, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Big Ben, Houses of Parliament and Churchill War Rooms. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 15 km from ALTIDO Luxury flats near Big Ben and London Eye.Show full description
Hip. Rooftop bar. An independent spirit at the social heart of an evolving Shoreditch. Located in a prominent position on Shoreditch High Street, One Hundred Shoreditch is home to 258 bedrooms, multiple places to eat and drink , Seed Library, a cocktail bar by renowned bartender Mr Lyan and a rooftop bar and terrace with panoramic views across East London. Our Suites are furnished with a mix of bespoke and vintage pieces and open onto expansive, private terraces with views of East London toward the city skyline. The bedrooms and suites at One Hundred Shoreditch are designed to be your retreat from the vibrancy and energy of the hotel’s bars, providing headspace in the heart of Shoreditch allowing you to disconnect from the outside world. All of our bedrooms have a paired back design with neutral colour schemes, comfy seating, hybrid dining and workspaces and bespoke art by Jacu Strauss, our creative director. You’ll have a restful night’s sleep thanks to super soft bedding and black out window coverings – while in the bathrooms you can enjoy our favourite DS & Durga amenities.Show full description
I rate this as one of the coolest, most creative and cosy luxury hotels in London! WOW!
Situated in the centre of London, just 200 metres from Piccadilly Theatre and 200 metres from Carnaby Street, 37GS Residences features accommodation with garden views and free WiFi. It is set 500 metres from Queen's Theatre and provides full-day security. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage for guests. All units in the apartment complex are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Prince of Wales Theatre, Piccadilly Circus and Prince Edward Theatre. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 15 km from 37GS Residences.Show full description
Charming. Nice surroundings.Opened February 2022. Located 200 metres from Dominion Theatre and 200 metres from Prince Edward Theatre, Chateau Denmark in London provides air-conditioned accommodation with views of the city and free WiFi. The property is located in a neighbourhood steeped in cultural heritage. The aparthotel offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and shower. Some units include a seating area and/or a patio. Popular points of interest near Chateau Denmark include Arts Theatre, Queen's Theatre and British Museum. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 12 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most charming, stylish and unique hotels with great views in London. WOW!
Lovely property. Gorgeous surroundings.Opened November 2020. Situated within less than 1 km of Paddington Station and a 19-minute walk of The Serpentine in the centre of London, Hapimag Apartments London features accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. The property has city and inner courtyard views, and is 2.3 km from Portobello Road Market. The accommodation provides a lift, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a dishwasher, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a kettle. At the aparthotel, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. A minimarket is available at the aparthotel. Sightseeing tours are available in the surrounding area. Royal Albert Hall is 1.6 km from the aparthotel, while Madame Tussauds is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City, 19 km from Hapimag Apartments London, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
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