Where to Stay in London

From blow-the-budget to sensible and wallet-friendly, these are the best places to stay in London.

Our picks in Covent Garden, Soho and Leicester Square

London Edition

Berners St, Fitzrovia W1

Underground: Tottenham Court Rd

Great boutique and buzzy hotel for a lively stay in London.

Check out the International Traveller anonymous review of the London Edition.

Dean St Townhouse

Dean St Soho W1

Underground: Tottenham Court Road / Piccadilly Circus

Dean St Townhouse London — A ‘medium’ room at Dean St Townhouse is very reasonable, clean and cosy. The decor is highly functional, comfortable but not boring. Just don’t trip over the bath in the middle of the night. From £255.

You have to give Dean St its dues; it is honest in room descriptions from ‘tiny’ to ‘small’, ‘medium’ and then ‘bigger’.

‘Tiny’ also means ‘tiny rate’ in a very comfortable, clean and well-appointed room in the heart of Soho. Perfect.

Check out the International Traveller anonymous review of the Dean St Townhouse.

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Our picks in Mayfair, Marylebone and Westminster

The Fox Club

46 Clarges Street, Mayfair W1J

Underground: Green Park

A secret, incredibly well-positioned intimate bolthole, perfect for those who love being close to the action – and for whom a nightcap at midnight is mandatory.
With just nine rooms, the décor is understated and the rooms are London-sized, but being mid-priced means the Fox Club is a bit of a gem.

The Goring

Beeston Place, Belgravia SW1

Underground: Victoria

No. 97 of our 100 best Hotels and Resorts in the World, and English from its bootstraps up, the Goring is not only famous for Kate Middleton’s prenuptial slumber but a royal favourite and a true luxury in a grand and spacious garden.

The Connaught

Carlos Place, Mayfair W1

Underground: Bond St / Green Park

No. 43 of our 100 best Hotels and Resorts in the World and extensively overhauled in 2009, the country house retreat made way for sleek and understated, and some might say a little too unremarkable for such an icon.

The bars are a huge drawcard for a pre-dinner sip and giggle or a nightcap and canoodle.

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Our pick in South Kensington, Knightsbridge and Chelsea

Myhotel Chelsea

Ixworth Place, Chelsea, SW3

Undergorund: South Kensington

Charming is often misinterpreted for doily-and-chintz hell but, in this case, it means exactly that – lovely in an inoffensive way but with decent flair and character so not ugly, not boring but just right.
With a middle-of-the-road price tag, it’s perfect for shoppers who want to max out the credit card on King’s Road rather than hotel rooms.

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Our picks in Southbank and Waterloo

Shangri-La Hotel at the Shard

St Thomas St, Southbank SE1

Underground: London Bridge

Serene with spectacular views of the city and rivers, this is a great occasion hotel.

Check out the International Traveller anonymous review of Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard.

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Tune Hotel Westminster

Westminster Bridge Rd, Westminster SE1

Underground: Lambeth North

When budget airline models marry budget car rentals their offspring are Tune Hotels.

Think ‘pay for everything as you go’ but incredibly cheap for a clean room and bed and a roof over your head.

If you think ‘midnight is an early time to head to sleep’, then this is your place. (Note: it’s called Tune Hotel Westminster but is on the south side of the river.)

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Our picks in City, Holborn, Clerkenwell and Shoreditch

Fleet River Bakery

Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2

Underground: Holborn

A bakery and a hotel are not the most natural of bedmates – who wants their hotelier sneaking around at 3am downstairs? But then again, waking up to the smell of fresh cakes, breads and croissants? Yes please.
This is the affordable surprise package in a city of overblown prices and second mortgage rates.

The Hoxton

Great Eastern St, Old St, EC2

Underground: Old St

The Hoxton London — A standard double at the Hoxton. Design savvy and a little squeezy but at this price tag well worth it.

Promotional rates for a quid aside, this is a cheap and chic design-led hotel within gobbing distance of Spitalfields markets (geddit – gobbing distance) as well as Old Street, Brick Lane and all things hipster nightlife in Shoreditch.

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Wellbeing means different things to different travellers. Here’s how to pick a hotel that gets it right for you.

The best wellness holidays aren’t necessarily spent wrapped in a spa robe. Sometimes they’re found around a dinner table in Cambodia, on a hiking trail in New Zealand or after finally beating jet lag on the other side of the world. The hotel you choose is what makes them happen.

1. Easy access to good food

meals from Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 — Taste delicious meals at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.

One of the quickest ways to derail healthy habits on holiday is to spend half of it working out where to eat instead of digging into the culture around you. Thankfully, Novotel has done much of the hard work already, with chefs building menus that lean into the flavours, ingredients and traditions of each destination.

In Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Korkor soup – often dubbed ‘Cambodian ratatouille’ – sits alongside raw blue crab dressed with lime and chilli, best enjoyed with views across the Gulf of Thailand.

In the lovingly chaotic city of Bangkok, the presence of food cranks up the sociability. At Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, you can settle in with mango sticky rice and stranger-turned-friends beside the pool at Sky on 20 rooftop bar, or bring them along to tackle river prawns and stir-fried crab with holy basil at the buzzing Crab Paradise Dinner Buffet.

Then Novotel Dubai Al Barsha welcomes you with a laidback twist on the level of indulgence the Middle Eastern city is best known for up on Deck Se7en. Looking towards Burj Al Arab, the rooftop lounge has everything from Mediterranean-style dishes like seabass ceviche to Italian prosecco sundowners.

At the other end of the scale, in the hills that surround the Novotel Bali Ubud Resort, calm comes from nature. At Siralada restaurant, Balinese traditions shape the menu while thunder rumbles over the surrounding jungle – proving the setting is as nourishing as the food itself.

While at Novotel Nha Trang, chef Kieu Thi My Hanh and her team showcase Vietnam’s knack for balancing freshness, texture and fragrant herbs. Pho remains a favourite, while seafood salad with pomelo and mango brings those flavours together in one bright dish.

It’s all an approach backed by partnerships with expert food creators such as Alfie Steiner, whose plant-forward recipes prove healthy food should never taste plain.

2. Better sleep options

Novotel Bali Ubud Resort room — Sleep deeply with Novotel.

There are few travel experiences more disappointing than arriving in a new country, determined to seize the day, only to fall asleep fully clothed by 3pm.

For Australian travellers, jet lag is often an unavoidable part of the journey. That’s one reason Novotel runs sleep-focused initiatives that help guests adjust quickly without compromising on health. We’re talking partnerships with Sydney-based sleep specialist Olivia Arezzolo, known for her advice on everything from better sleep habits to beating jet lag, alongside features like pillow menus, in-room yoga content and tailored sleep guidance.

The sooner you’re operating on local time, the sooner you can get back to more pressing matters – like deciding which spa treatment to book.

3. More ways to move

woman hiking around queenstown new zealand — Stay at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside and explore local hiking trails. (Credit: GettyI mages/ naruedom)

Every place in the world has its own way of getting you moving: whether that’s hiking up ice-bitten mountains before a sauna or gentle stretching by the pool before a facial. From fitness centres to spas, Novotel recognises that wellbeing rarely looks the same.

At Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, activity is inescapable. Here, hiking trails, ski fields, bungee jumps, and white-water rafting have made the region famous. The hotel’s location on the shores of Lake Wakatipu means less time spent organising yourself and more time out there experiencing them. To top it all off, you can book a private hot tub for the evening before heading back into the wilderness tomorrow.

Bali, of course, takes a softer approach. At Novotel Bali Ubud Resort or Novotel Bali Nusa Dua, movement is less about conquering a mountain and more about a dance class between the tropical gardens and lagoon pools. Afterwards, the spa takes over, with traditional treatments like a Lulur body scrub: a combination of rice, turmeric, sandalwood, ginger and jasmine that’ll soothe muscles already relaxed by the Balinese heat.

4. Better connections

Kids will love a stay at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh.

One of the best things about travel is that it gives your family stories you’ll be telling for years. Novotel helps create them with activities that bring everyone together, whether that’s trying something new, learning a local skill, or simply spending more time together.

Go for a distinctly Thai twist at Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, where many of the family activities draw on local culture. Kids can try everything from beginner Thai boxing and language lessons to umbrella painting and – a pastime beloved by children the world over – pool foam parties. Everyone is welcome to join in, whether that’s getting splashed, covered in paint, or simply watching their children discover a new side of Thailand during the dedicated Family & Kids Day.

A different adventure awaits at Novotel Sharm El Sheikh. Kids could be perfectly content with discos, drawing classes and new holiday friends, but the Red Sea has other ideas. Sitting on the edge of Naama Bay, days here might involve snorkelling colourful reefs, taking a boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park or heading into the desert by quad bike or camel for a Bedouin-style dinner beneath the stars.

5. Location is everything

Surin Beach, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket, Thaiföld — Explore Phuket’s gorgeous beaches. (Credit: Bence Biczo)

Everyone’s idea of wellness looks a little different. With more than 600 hotels across 65 countries, Novotel gives guests the freedom to choose the destination that suits them best. Whether that’s a beachside escape in Phuket, an alpine expedition in Queenstown or a city break in Bangkok, there’s a good chance a Novotel isn’t far away.

All that’s left? Choosing your version of wellbeing.

Discover stays to inspire your everyday at novotel.accor.com.