From the moment you enter Rosewood London through its cast iron gates, you know you’re in for a sophisticated stay, from its black-and-white floors to its grand marble staircase that snakes throughout. Their afternoon tea takes inspiration from famous artists throughout history: currently, they’re serving a menu inspired by Yayoi Kusama, which includes tea cakes made to resemble her famous pumpkins.
Come to The Connaught for its five-star accommodations and service, stay for their unparalleled food and beverage offerings: restaurant Hélène Darroze has three Michelin stars, whereas a more casual eatery is by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The Connaught Bar was officially named the world’s best bar. (Order from their traveling martini cart.)
This month, they open the Red Room, an additional bar that features four scarlet artworks by Jenny Holzer, Ti-a Thuy Nguyen and Trina McKillen.
Also of note? The Aman spa—the only one built outside of Aman’s resorts.
In the heart of Chelsea is The Cadogan Hotel, a collection of five connected townhouses where the doorman greets you in a bowler hat and the halls are filled with over 400 original artworks. (Including one Swarovski-encrusted peacock.) Like most London hotels, there’s quite a history behind it. This time, the stories are scandalous: one of the townhomes is the former residence of Lillie Langtry, a mistress of King Edward VII (at the time the Prince of Wales), and once upon a time, Oscar Wilde got arrested in room 118.
Drawn to modern modish maximalist interiors? Look no further than Ham Yard, the Kit Kemp-designed hotel smack in the middle of Soho. Rooms—all with floor to ceiling windows—either have a view of the London skyline or a tree-filled courtyard. There’s also a library, spa, gym, theatre, rooftop garden and a 1950s style bowling alley. . . adorned with vintage bowling shoes to boot.
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