The City of London is the capital's historic core, where Roman walls, medieval lanes and glass towers sit side by side. St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and Leadenhall Market are all here, and the Sky Garden offers free views over the skyline.
The best hotels in the City of London suit business and leisure trips alike. Contemporary luxury hotels with pools, characterful boutique hotels in historic buildings, apartment-style stays, and smart, well-priced options close to the Tower are all available.
I like the City most at weekends, when the office crowds have gone, and the streets feel calm. Tate Modern and the South Bank are just over the Millennium Bridge, and Shoreditch and Spitalfields are a short walk away.
A polished City landmark beside Liverpool Street, with a serious spa and pool below and Spitalfields on the doorstep.
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Between the City & Spitalfields
Pan Pacific puts you right beside Liverpool Street, with Spitalfields Market and Shoreditch’s restaurants within easy walking distance. The Tower of London and Tower Bridge are around ten minutes away, while the City surrounds you in every direction. Liverpool Street station is just two minutes away, connecting you to the West End, Soho and Covent Garden in 15 minutes.
Calm, Contemporary Luxury
Interiors blend Asian influences with contemporary British design, using natural textures, soft colours and beautifully considered details. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with light and offer impressive City views, while the overall atmosphere feels calm and polished.
Generous Rooms with City Views
Rooms from 37 square metres are generous and beautifully finished, with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms, heated floors and walk-in showers. Selected categories make the most of the setting, offering impressive City views, while the Premier Double Double room offers considerably more space for travelling together.
Southeast Asian Flavours & Cocktails
Straits Kitchen combines Southeast Asian flavours with Western cooking techniques in a striking dining room overlooking the City. Ginger Lily offers a more relaxed setting for afternoon tea, shifting to cocktails later in the day, while Straits Bar provides another drinks option.
SENSORY Spa & Wellbeing
An entire floor is dedicated to SENSORY Spa & Wellbeing, centred on a spectacular 18.5-metre infinity pool overlooking the City. The floor includes treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, and relaxation spaces, plus a 24-hour gym and wellbeing studio. It’s an impressive wellness offering and one of the strongest reasons to stay here.
Compact, cleverly designed rooms beside the Tower of London, with cloudM serving cocktails over the Thames.
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Right Beside the Tower of London
The hotel puts you right beside the Tower of London, with Tower Bridge and the Thames just a short walk away. The City is on your doorstep, while Spitalfields and Shoreditch are within easy reach. Tower Hill station is directly beneath the hotel, and Soho, Covent Garden and the West End are around 20 minutes away by Tube.
Colourful, Contemporary & Social
citizenM brings its familiar mix of bold contemporary design, modern art and relaxed social spaces. The large, living-room-style lobby is designed for everything from coffee and work to drinks later in the day, giving the hotel a lively, informal atmosphere.
Compact Rooms with Smart Technology
Rooms are compact yet cleverly designed, with wall-to-wall beds, blackout blinds and rainfall showers. You can control lighting, temperature, and entertainment via the room tablet, keeping everything simple and intuitive.
Cocktails Above the City
Head up to cloudM for cocktails with the London skyline spread out around you. The rooftop setting takes in the Thames, Tower Bridge and the City, making it an especially good spot as London’s lights come on.
Good value by Tower Hill with a proper Fuller’s pub downstairs, and the Tower of London a few minutes on foot.
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Tower Hill & the City
This is an ideal location for exploring London’s historic side, with the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Thames and St Katharine Docks all within walking distance. Tower Hill and Aldgate stations are nearby, while Covent Garden and the West End are around 20 minutes by Tube, with Soho only a little further.
Edwardian Character
The Edwardian façade gives The Chamberlain a real sense of place. Inside, the decor is more contemporary, yet it still feels distinctly like a London pub hotel rather than a generic city stay. The Fuller’s pub and restaurant downstairs are central to its personality.
Comfortable, Practical Rooms
Rooms are smart and straightforward, with comfortable beds, modern bathrooms and useful touches such as a fridge and tea and coffee facilities. Deluxe Double rooms are a real highlight, each with its own roof terrace.
A Proper Fuller’s Pub Downstairs
The pub and restaurant are at the heart of the hotel, serving modern British dishes, Fuller’s ales and a hearty cooked breakfast. They create a relaxed, convivial atmosphere and work particularly well after a day exploring the city.
A riverside five-star by the Millennium Bridge, built around its spa and pool, with St Paul's a short walk away.
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On the Thames, Close to St Paul’s
The Westin has a superb riverside setting on the Thames. St Paul’s Cathedral is a short walk away, while the Millennium Bridge leads across to Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe. Borough Market, Sky Garden and London Bridge are all within walking distance. Covent Garden and the West End are around 20 minutes by Tube, with Soho a little further.
Generous Rooms & Family Options
Rooms start at a generous 28 square metres, with a calm, contemporary look and plenty of space to settle in. The Signature Family Rooms include two double beds and are a practical choice for stays with children. For something more special, the St Paul’s Duplex Suite offers considerably more space and views towards the cathedral.
A Spa Worth Making Time For
The Heavenly Spa is one of the main reasons to stay here. It features a stunning indoor pool, thermal facilities, six treatment rooms, and a fully equipped fitness studio. This gives the hotel a true resort feel, even though it's located in the city.
Dinner & Drinks by the River
Mosaic handles all-day dining, while Hithe + Seek is where we’d go for drinks. Its position overlooking the Thames offers views across to Shakespeare’s Globe and Tate Modern, making it particularly appealing as the city lights come on.
A secluded Georgian hideaway beside Smithfield, with panelled rooms, open fires and St Paul’s a short walk away.
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Hidden Away by Smithfield
Tucked down a narrow lane beside Smithfield Market, The Rookery feels surprisingly secluded for such a well-connected part of London. St Paul’s Cathedral and the Barbican are within walking distance, with Clerkenwell’s excellent restaurants close by. Farringdon station is just a couple of minutes away, putting Soho and the West End within 5 minutes.
A Glimpse of Georgian London
The hotel comprises a cluster of 18th-century houses that retain a charming, atmospheric feel. Visitors can enjoy wood panelling, flagstone floors, open fireplaces, antiques, and oil paintings. The property also features cosy drawing rooms and a conservatory. It feels like a private London residence rather than a typical hotel.
Antiques, Four Posters & Beautiful Suites
Every bedroom is individually furnished with antiques and period details. Some feature carved oak or four-poster beds, while bathrooms combine traditional fittings with modern comforts. The Junior Suites average a generous 46 square metres, while the extraordinary Rook’s Nest is a two-storey penthouse suite with views over St Paul's and The Old Bailey.
Honesty Bars & Breakfast in Bed
There’s no formal restaurant here. Breakfast can be served in bed or in the conservatory, with room service available later in the day. For drinks, there’s an honesty bar in the conservatory and a dedicated gin bar in the Drawing Room. Both complement the relaxed, private-house atmosphere.
Listed apartments rather than hotel rooms, set round a quiet courtyard just behind St Paul's Cathedral.
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Hidden Away Behind St Paul’s
Native King’s Wardrobe places you in the historic heart of the City, tucked away in a quiet courtyard just behind St Paul’s Cathedral. London’s oldest landmarks, including the Thames, Millennium Bridge and Tate Modern, are all within easy walking distance. Cross the river to reach Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market. St Paul’s station is five minutes away, and Soho and the West End are within 10 minutes.
Centuries of London History
The setting has a wonderful sense of history. The Grade II-listed buildings stand on a site once used to safeguard the Royal Family's ceremonial robes, with the apartments arranged around a peaceful courtyard. Inside, the design is contemporary and residential.
Spacious Apartments Made for Longer Stays
These are proper apartments, not hotel rooms, giving you plenty of space. The larger apartments are where the property really comes into its own, with one-bedroom apartments at 57 square metres and even more generous two- and three-bedroom options. Fully equipped kitchens and separate living areas make them perfect for families and longer stays.
A Café Bar Downstairs
COUNTER gives the property a more sociable side, serving everything from morning coffee and breakfast to cocktails and evening bites. When the weather is good, tables spill out into the historic courtyard, a lovely setting for a drink with St Paul’s just around the corner.
Hidden down two courtyards off Fleet Street, in the legal quarter, with St Paul’s and Covent Garden both walkable.
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Between the City & West End
Hidden down a courtyard just off Fleet Street, Apex Temple Court sits in an ideal sweet spot between the City and central London. St Paul’s Cathedral is a short walk away, while Somerset House, Covent Garden and the Thames are all easily reached on foot. Temple and Blackfriars stations are about five minutes away, both served by the Circle and District lines.
A Hidden Courtyard Setting
A notable feature of the hotel is its secluded location away from the busy Fleet Street. In London’s historic legal district, the red-brick property features two charming courtyards, offering a peaceful spot to relax outside with a drink or meal. The interior design blends historic charm with modern, sleek interiors.
Generously Sized Rooms
Rooms are spacious by central London standards, starting at 25 square metres, and feature king-size beds, walk-in showers and Nespresso machines. Some rooms also have private balconies, a rare feature in this part of central London. Suites offer considerably more space and separate living areas, and guests in suites also receive access to the hotel’s private Club Lounge.
Dining in the Courtyard
Chambers offers seasonal menus and contemporary cooking in an intimate setting. Lazy Ballerinas is the hotel’s characterful wine bar, pairing an extensive wine list with artisan cheeses, sharing boards and small plates. The courtyards are perfect for outdoor drinks and dining in warmer months.
24-Hour Gym
The hotel has a 24-hour fitness studio equipped with Technogym cardio machines, free weights and resistance equipment. It’s a straightforward wellness offering, but perfectly adequate if you want to keep up with your workouts during a London stay.
Between St Paul’s and the Thames, named for two livery companies, with a rooftop terrace over the City.
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City of London, Just Steps from the Thames
Tucked away on a quiet street between St Paul's Cathedral and the River Thames, Vintry & Mercer is perfectly placed for exploring the historic heart of London. Borough Market, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, the Millennium Bridge, and the vibrant restaurants and bars of Bank are all within walking distance, while Mansion House and Cannon Street stations provide excellent transport links across central London.
Inspired by London's Trading Past
Named after two of the City's historic livery companies, Vintry & Mercer celebrates London's rich mercantile heritage through beautifully designed interiors. Rich colours, velvet furnishings, brass accents, and carefully curated artwork create a character-filled boutique hotel.
Stylish Rooms & Suites
The individually designed rooms blend contemporary comfort with timeless elegance. Expect luxurious bedding, marble bathrooms, bespoke furnishings, and thoughtful touches throughout. Many rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, while the spacious suites offer extra space to relax and enjoy the hotel's refined residential feel.
Eating Elevated—From Café to Rooftop to Speakeasy
Vintry Kitchen serves modern British classics and wine-by-the-barrel downstairs. The Mercer Roof Terrace is a glass-walled greenhouse with alfresco skyline views (igloos in winter!). And DND? A discreet underground speakeasy cocktail bar dripping with jazz-age glamour, now one of the City's hidden gems for evening drinks.
