Best Hotels in London (2026) — 40 Top-Rated Stays | IMPT
Updated May 2026 · verified reviews

The best hotels in London for 2026.

40 top-rated hotels in London, United Kingdom, ranked by verified guest reviews. Live prices, instant booking, free cancellation — same rates as Booking.com.

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Overview

Where to stay in London.

Looking for a hotel in London? We've ranked the 40 best-reviewed stays in the city so you can compare ratings, location, and price in one place. Every hotel below has verified guest reviews and shows the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com or direct — search your dates to see live availability.

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40top-rated hotels
26rated 4★ or higher
325,711verified guest reviews
4.2/5average guest score

Across the 40 best-reviewed hotels in London, 26 carry a 4-star rating or higher and together they hold 325,711 verified guest reviews. The highest-rated right now is Royal National Hotel at 3.0/5. Whether you want a central base for sightseeing or a quieter, better-value area, the list below lets you compare location, star rating and real guest scores side by side before you book — at the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com.

Top picks

40 best hotels in London.

Ranked by verified guest rating. Tap any hotel to see live rates, photos and rooms.

Royal National Hotel — hotel in London#13.0/5
★★★

Royal National Hotel

London, United Kingdom

3.0/5 · 16,184 reviews

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Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge — hotel in London#25.0/5
★★★★

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

London, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 11,509 reviews

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The Nook Tower Bridge — hotel in London#33.4/5
★★★★

The Nook Tower Bridge

London, United Kingdom

3.4/5 · 11,459 reviews

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The Tower Hotel — hotel in London#43.0/5
★★★★

The Tower Hotel

London, United Kingdom

3.0/5 · 11,394 reviews

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Veeve Panoramic Pimlico — hotel in London#55.0/5
★★★★

Veeve Panoramic Pimlico

London, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 10,629 reviews

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Veeve Georgian Superstar — hotel in London#65.0/5
★★★

Veeve Georgian Superstar

London, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 10,629 reviews

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Panoramic in Pimlico — hotel in London#75.0/5
★★★

Panoramic in Pimlico

London, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 10,629 reviews

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The One Tun Pub and Rooms — hotel in London#84.4/5
★★★★

The One Tun Pub and Rooms

London, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 10,623 reviews

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The Clerk & Well Pub & Rooms — hotel in London#94.4/5
★★★★

The Clerk & Well Pub & Rooms

London, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 10,623 reviews

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The Savoy — hotel in London#104.4/5
★★★★★

The Savoy

London, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 10,619 reviews

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Novotel London West — hotel in London#115.0/5
★★★★

Novotel London West

London, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 10,486 reviews

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Hilton London Metropole — hotel in London#122.0/5
★★★★

Hilton London Metropole

London, United Kingdom

2.0/5 · 9,145 reviews

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Strand Palace Hotel — hotel in London#134.7/5
★★★★

Strand Palace Hotel

London, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 8,817 reviews

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Zedwell Hotel Piccadilly Circus — hotel in London#143.4/5
★★★

Zedwell Hotel Piccadilly Circus

London, United Kingdom

3.4/5 · 8,792 reviews

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Highbury Skylight — hotel in London#154.4/5
★★★

Highbury Skylight

London, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 8,564 reviews

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Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre London Heathrow — hotel in London#163.7/5
★★★★

Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre London Heathrow

London, United Kingdom

3.7/5 · 8,533 reviews

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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington — hotel in London#174.7/5
★★★★

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

London, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 8,468 reviews

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Ibis London Heathrow Airport Hotel — hotel in London#183.0/5
★★★

Ibis London Heathrow Airport Hotel

London, United Kingdom

3.0/5 · 7,566 reviews

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ibis London Earls Court — hotel in London#195.0/5
★★★

ibis London Earls Court

London, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 7,543 reviews

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The Ned — hotel in London#204.7/5
★★★★★

The Ned

London, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 7,535 reviews

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Veeve The Heart of London — hotel in London#215.0/5
★★★

Veeve The Heart of London

London, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 7,298 reviews

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The Ritz London — hotel in London#225.0/5
★★★★★

The Ritz London

London, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 7,286 reviews

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Veeve St John's Wonder — hotel in London#233.7/5
★★★★

Veeve St John's Wonder

London, United Kingdom

3.7/5 · 7,201 reviews

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STG Hotel London Oxford Street — hotel in London#242.7/5
★★★

STG Hotel London Oxford Street

London, United Kingdom

2.7/5 · 7,181 reviews

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The Cumberland London — hotel in London#253.0/5
★★★★

The Cumberland London

London, United Kingdom

3.0/5 · 7,176 reviews

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Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 — hotel in London#264.7/5
★★★

Premier Inn London Heathrow Airport Terminal 4

London, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 6,513 reviews

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Sofitel London Heathrow — hotel in London#274.0/5
★★★★★

Sofitel London Heathrow

London, United Kingdom

4.0/5 · 6,493 reviews

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Plaza on the River — hotel in London#284.4/5
★★★★★

Plaza on the River

London, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 6,453 reviews

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Park Plaza London Riverbank — hotel in London#294.4/5
★★★★

Park Plaza London Riverbank

London, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 6,439 reviews

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The Marble Arch Hotel by Thistle — hotel in London#303.7/5
★★★★

The Marble Arch Hotel by Thistle

London, United Kingdom

3.7/5 · 6,430 reviews

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London Hilton on Park Lane — hotel in London#314.4/5
★★★★★

London Hilton on Park Lane

London, United Kingdom

4.4/5 · 6,185 reviews

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Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London — hotel in London#323.7/5
★★★★

Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester London

London, United Kingdom

3.7/5 · 5,935 reviews

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Tower of London — hotel in London#335.0/5
★★★★

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London Tower of London

London, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 5,828 reviews

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Heart Of London Suites — hotel in London#345.0/5
★★

Heart Of London Suites

London, United Kingdom

5.0/5 · 5,821 reviews

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Britannia International Hotel — hotel in London#354.7/5
★★★★

Britannia International Hotel

London, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 5,780 reviews

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President Hotel — hotel in London#363.4/5
★★★

President Hotel

London, United Kingdom

3.4/5 · 5,621 reviews

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Hashtag Aldgate Campus Accommodation — hotel in London#374.0/5
★★★

Hashtag Aldgate Campus Accommodation

London, United Kingdom

4.0/5 · 5,620 reviews

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ibis London City Shoreditch — hotel in London#384.0/5
★★★

ibis London City Shoreditch

London, United Kingdom

4.0/5 · 5,598 reviews

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InterContinental London The O2 — hotel in London#394.7/5
★★★★★

InterContinental London The O2

London, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 5,553 reviews

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London Excel O2 Arena London City Airport — hotel in London#404.7/5
★★★★

London Excel O2 Arena London City Airport

London, United Kingdom

4.7/5 · 5,553 reviews

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Hotels in London — your questions.

What are the best hotels in London?
The top-rated hotel in London right now is Royal National Hotel (3.0/5 from 16,184 verified reviews). This page ranks 40 of the best-reviewed hotels in London, United Kingdom, updated for 2026.
How much does a hotel in London cost?
Nightly prices in London vary by season, location, and star rating. IMPT shows live rates that match Booking.com and Expedia — search your dates to see the current price for any hotel on this page.
Which area of London is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip: central districts suit first-time visitors and sightseeing, while quieter neighbourhoods offer better value. Every hotel below shows its exact location so you can pick what fits your plans.
Can I book a hotel in London with free cancellation?
Yes — most hotels in London offer free cancellation up to check-in. Filter for free-cancellation rates when you search your dates.
Are these London hotels good for families?
Many of the London hotels listed include family rooms, and you can set the number of guests and rooms when you search. Each listing shows star rating and verified guest scores to help you choose.

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