The Best Hotels to Book near Bond Street, London

In this neck of the woods, hotels don’t tend to be easy on the wallet – but the Fitzrovia Belle is a welcome exception. North of Oxford Street in pretty Fitzrovia, this pub-with-rooms radiates the spirit of proper London: Sunday roasts, freshly poured pints and a lovely polished bar. Rooms are simple, but have everything you need, especially since you probably won’t be spending loads of time in them. There’s simply too much to experience, whether it’s the next-door Grant Museum of Zoology or pizzas from Franco Manca across the road.

If you’re after the pinnacle of London luxury, look no further: there are so many reasons to love this Mayfair hotel on fashionable Mount Street: the impeccable service, the indulgent Aman spa, the opulent classic bedrooms in pearly hues. For us, the main appeal of this luxury stalwart lies in the food and drink; the three-Michelin-starred Hélène Darroze restaurant, yes, but also the moody Connaught Bar. Here, world-class martinis are delivered to your table on a dedicated trolley, rolled out theatrically by smartly attired bartenders.

Book into the Zetter Townhouse and you’ll feel like you’ve been whisked away to 19th-century London – in a good way. Candlesticks illuminate corners in the bar and restaurant, cluttered with old books, antiques and satin pillows. Bedrooms are the business with retro heavy drapery. The best thing about this place? It all brims with personality and the old-world charm is boosted by all the essential mod-cons. Got loads of cash to burn? You can hire the whole place – and that means really making yourself at home.

This glamorous pile is sandwiched between restaurants and embassies on Piccadilly. And it can lay claim to one of the finest afternoon teas in the city. Clear your afternoon schedule and book in for a feast: Burford Brown egg sandwiches, fluffy scones – smothered in clotted cream, naturally – and decadent raspberry and pistachio mousse. Then, flop out in your classic-glam bedroom, with button-back headboards, mid-century-modern furniture and floor-to-ceiling windows. Still hungry? Ask staff to pack up a picnic for you to devour in Green Park.

Fancy a stylish stay with a rock-and-roll edge? Look no further than boutiquey Sanctum Soho, where rooms really cut the mustard and the roof terrace fizzes with a hot tub and private residents’ and members’ bar. Here in the heart of Soho, you’ve got endless restaurants to choose from on your doorstep, including glam Bob Bob Ricard or Thai-style Kiln. But if you don’t fancy heading out, the Wild Heart Bar & Shokudo serves up delicious Japanese dishes made with locally sourced ingredients – add sake and chill.

In London specifically for swanky shopping? The Chesterfield makes a great base. Right in the core of Mayfair, you’re minutes from Mount Street, lined with the likes of Christian Louboutin and Goyard. The hotel brims with British style – check dining options – restaurant menu highlights include Cotswolds chicken, Dorset lamb and Dover sole. Later, sip a nightcap as jazz plays at the Terrace Bar, then bed down in a room oozing old-world London character.

There’s nothing quite like waking up in the centre of London, experiencing it all when it’s still quiet – and the Mandeville, just north of Bond Street tube, is the place for it. Its Terrace Suite, set over two floors, even has its own private terrace overlooking London’s rooftops, so you can munch on breakfast alfresco while watching the streets come to life. The restaurant, meanwhile, serves up dishes cooked on a Josper grill: whole sea bream or halloumi burgers, all washed down with sparkling English wine.