The Royal Park Hotel

This stunning boutique townhouse hotel offers a splendid city stay

Far from being just another London hotel, this addition to the city's roster of places to stay is really an exceptional experience. Once you step inside, it's apparent what a gem this boutique townhouse hotel is - inside the elegant shell of a 19th-century townhouse, all the needs of today's business or leisure traveller are at your fingertips, with a whole complement of modern amenities sharing space with elegant, traditional style. It's utterly relaxing, too, with soothing decor that's a magnificent blend of classic and eclectic, down to the marble bathrooms perfect for a long soak at the end of an eventful day. Hyde Park is just a glance from your doorstep, and you're a mere 15 minutes from Heathrow airport on the speedy, quiet Heathrow Express leaving around the corner from Paddington station. When it comes to attractions, nearly everything you might desire is within minutes: the Royal Park is 10 minutes from every major shopping destination, including Oxford Street, Bond Street and Knightsbridge, and close enough to West End theatres to make it to your favourite show in a heartbeat.