The Dorchester

Overlooking Hyde Park, this 1930s luxury landmark hotel in Mayfair is less than a mile from New Bond Street's designer shops and tube station.

Elegant, individually designed rooms feature marble bathrooms with soaking tubs, and antique furniture, plus Bang & Olufsen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Suites offer extra living space; some add butler and/or limousine services, 4-poster beds, and city or park views.

Dining options include an acclaimed restaurant run by chef Alain Ducasse, a British grill, and a Cantonese restaurant with a dim sum menu. There's also an opulent lounge offering afternoon tea and nightly jazz, plus an art-deco style spa.