Parkes

This really is a hotel with a difference. Each extravagantly spacious room offers wi-fi access, multi-line phone with voice mail, individual climate control, movies-on-demand and flat screen LCD TV, not to mention a minibar stocked with a wealth of goodies. In the marble bathrooms you'll find underfloor heating, amazing showers, mist-free mirrors, Molton Brown toiletries and fluffy white robes. An excellent concierge service is available to look after your needs and there is a chauffeur service for easy access to and from London's airports.

Situated just steps away from Harrods and a few minutes walk from Harvey Nichols and the fabulous shops on Sloane Street, Parkes is an ideal base for exploring such London landmarks as Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, and a wealth of museums and galleries. Dining in the area is not to be missed, though you won't want to skip the hotel's own delicious breakfast, with your morning meal prepared to order by the resident chef.