You can travel the world far and wide but, in our humble opinion, there’s nothing quite like a five-star London hotel. The pomp of the doormen, the ritual of afternoon tea, the quiet sanctuary of a subterranean spa – and we haven’t even got to the plush suites and Michelin-star restaurants. And, whether you’re a born-and-bred Londoner looking to spoil yourself with a decadent weekend in your home city or an out-of-towner wishing to experience the best the capital has to offer, those seeking a luxury London hotel stay are spoiled for choice.

So, why not let the hotels do the hard work for you? After all, they are the experts. From curated experiences designed to help you discover London’s chicest neighbourhoods to culinary journeys and family-friendly sleepovers, practically every luxury hotel in the capital offers a range of unique packages and special offers promising an unforgettable stay. Here’s our guide to the best to book now.

Christmas in Mayfair at The Mayfair Townhouse

Taking its cues from London’s fashionable dandies of the early 19th century, The Mayfair Townhouse is inviting guests to a truly exuberant celebration this Christmas. All guests staying at the hotel in the run-up to Christmas will be treated to 10 per cent off their room, welcome cookies from Fortnum & Mason and a complimentary festive cocktail for two at the Dandy Bar, where the team have concocted a series of special serves for the season.

From £395 per night, themayfairtownhouse.com

The Devil Wears Prada at The Bloomsbury Hotel

Lucky enough to bag tickets to the West End’s hottest new musical, The Devil Wears Prada? Take your evening up a notch with The Bloomsbury’s special stay dedicated to all things high fashion. Those booking the package will be treated to an overnight stay in a premium room or suite where two tickets to the show and a programme signed by the cast will be waiting for you. Enjoy a pre-theatre dinner at Dalloway Terrace before making your way to the theatre, followed by a blissful night’s sleep and a slap-up breakfast at the hotel the next morning.

From £593 per night, doylecollection.com

Season’s Sparkle at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair

Visiting the capital for the most wonderful time of the year? Available to book from 21 November 2024 – 5 January 2025, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair’s Season’s Sparkle package promises to pack your festive getaway with all the magic of Christmas. Including an overnight stay with breakfast for two in your room or at Akira Back, you’ll also be treated to a festive cocktail and sweet treat on arrival, as well as a complimentary glass of champagne at the new ABar Rooftop. To help you get those all-important gifts sorted, the hotel will arrange a curated personal shopping experience at Liberty London and gift you a Christmas decoration kit so you can design your own festive ornament to remember your stay.

From £1,090 per night, mandarinoriental.com

Bed, Breakfast & Bubbles at London Marriott Hotel Park Lane, Mayfair

It doesn’t get more indulgent than a romantic breakfast with bubbles in bed. So, if you’re planning a weekend in the capital, full of frenetic eating, drinking, shopping, and sightseeing, then there’s no better way to start your day (or end your night) than with this uber luxurious new package, available to premium room and suite guests only. From truffled scrambled eggs with caviar to dates stuffed with cream cheese and pistachios, yuzu salmon, shakshuka, pancakes and, of course, a good old fashioned full English, you’ve never seen such a delectable selection of fruity Danish, crust-perfect croissants, or on point eggs, finished off with a top bottle of prosecco. With views over Marble Arch and Hyde Park, just moments from Selfridges and a hop, skip and jump from theatreland, it’s your best bet for a sumptuous and luxurious central London base. And don’t miss the in-house restaurant Lanes of London for a great for lunch or dinner – the seafood linguine is a must.

£120 per person, available as an add-on exclusively for premium rooms and suites guests. Rooms from £526 a night, marriott.com

Once Upon a Stay at Conrad London St. James

The luxe Conrad London St. James hotel is turning family trips into unforgettable journeys with its storybook-themed adventures. Inspired by the hotel's 100-strong children's library, its Once Upon a Stay family package will see your room reimagined into a fairytale-themed sanctuary complete with a gorgeous tent perfect for bedtime reading. You'll also have access to a personal in-room library, a unique minibar filled with themed snacks and a special turndown treat. Children will also be gifted a unique personalised storybook by Wonderbly, which can be adapted from over 70 stories in 11 languages, to make the experience truly unforgettable.

From £625 per night, hilton.com

Love at The Londoner, Leicester Square

Plan a date night full of surprises with The Londoner Hotel's Love at The Londoner package. As well as an overnight stay at this chic central London stay, you'll arrive to find a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and a box of macarons waiting for you. Appetite satiated, head to The Retreat, The Londoner's home of R&R, featuring a pool, sauna, gym, superfood clinic, hairdresser, and nail salon. You'll also enjoy access to The Residence, an elegant setting for hotel guests to relax, peruse an extensive library of books and board games, and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

From £577 per night, thelondoner.com

Golden Suite Celebration at Pan Pacific London, The City

If privacy is among your biggest priorities for creating special moments, Pan Pacific London's Golden Suite Celebration is the perfect package for you. Designed with couples in mind, guests will be welcomed to the magnificent 1,280 square foot Pan Pacific Suite, complete with its own lounge, dining room and study, as well as dedicated butler service. To make the moment even more special, the package includes access to the Sensory Wellbeing Floor with an hour of exclusive use of the 18.5-metre infinity pool, accompanied by champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries. After a luxuriously deep sleep, enjoy breakfast at Straits Kitchen before check out.

From £3,850 per night, panpacific.com

11 Cadogan Gardens x Saatchi Gallery, Chelsea

A great hotel stay should leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated in mind and body. With this in mind, the luxe Beaverbrook Town House in Chelsea has teamed up with the Saatchi Gallery to create a special stay inspired by the gallery's Beyond Fashion exhibition. Along with an overnight stay for two and breakfast, the stay will also include two tickets to the exhibition, a limited edition Saatchi Gallery cocktail per person and a gift from the show to take home. We call that the perfect cultural weekend in the city.

From £349 per night, 11cadogangardens.com

Sleep Sanctuary Package at The Laslett, Notting Hill

In need of a really great night's sleep? Notting Hill hotel The Laslett has joined forces with botanical skincare brand Votary to help you just get that. The West London Sleep Sanctuary package will see your room equipped with a whole host of sleep-promoting products to enjoy both during your stay and to take away, including Votary's Rose Geranium Cleansing Oil, Night Star Serum, Intense Night Oil and Intense Overnight Mask. Guests will also enjoy dinner at on-site restaurant The Henderson, accompanied by mocktails by Scottish alcohol-free spirit Feragaia, before returning to their room to brew up a cup of Dirtea Cacao and enjoy the sleep-inducing properties of mushrooms. Drift off as you peruse a curated selection of books before taking a tin of Dirtea Cacao and a luxury silk sleep mask from Drowsy home with you.

From £420 per night, living-rooms.co.uk

Suite Celebrations at The Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury

If you want to celebrate a big occasion with all the bells and whistles, but still with enough flexibility to make your staycation personal, The Bloomsbury's Suite Celebrations package promises the best of both worlds. Enjoy 15 per cent off the best flexible suite rate, along with complimentary late check-out, champagne and breakfast each morning, all while being a mere stone's throw from Tottenham Court Road – leaving you free to explore the capital at your leisure.

From £709.25 per night, doylecollection.com

The Art of Dining at Claridge's, Mayfair

Dedicated to the golden age of luxury, Claridge's staycation invites both locals and tourists to soak up the best of Mayfair. The city retreat begins with an array of cocktails inspired by the Bright Young Things – the high society set that dazzled Jazz Age Claridge’s – and a keepsake copy of Claridge's Cocktail Book. The package also includes up to £300 (dependent on room type) worth of credit to spend at Claridge's sister five-star hotels, where you can enjoy drinks at The Berkeley Bar and Terrace, let Carlos Place capture your heart at The Connaught or sit back and relax at Claridge’s Bar. Talk about the best of both worlds...

From £1,410 per night, claridges.co.uk

Bicester Village x InterContinental Park Lane

The InterContinental Park Lane has teamed up with luxury shopping destination Bicester Village to curate the ultimate retail therapy experience. As well as an overnight stay in the room or suite of your choice, enjoy a VIP chauffeur service to Bicester Village where you'll be welcomed at The Apartment, the Village's elegant lounge, for the ultimate shopping day. Indulge in a personal shopping appointment, hands-free shopping and a saving of 10 per cent in selected Bicester Village boutiques, before being welcomed back to the hotel with a delicious cocktail in the Arch Bar.

Standard room rate plus £125 supplement, parklane.intercontinental.com

Shamanic Sleep at The Mandrake, Fitzrovia

To mark the launch of its Spiritual Wellbeing Concierge menu, giving guests the opportunity to put together a tailored programme of yoga, sound healing, reiki, massage and chakra healing treatments, The Mandrake has put together a series of targeted packages to help guests get started on their wellbeing journey. Among them is Shamanic Sleep, an overnight stay designed for couples looking for a seriously good night's rest. As well as bed and breakfast, couples will receive a 60-minute shamanic healing session to put them in the perfect head space for enjoying a gorgeous dinner including aperitifs and wine.

From £627 per night, themandrake.com

Skydiamond Celebration at Shangri-La The Shard

To mark its partnership with Skydiamond, a unique new climate-positive lab-grown diamond brand that creates gorgeous stones using CO2 extracts from the atmosphere, Shangri-La The Shard has put together a luxe package to celebrate all things sparkling. Ideal if you're planning to pop the question, upon arrival, you'll find a bottle of champagne in your Deluxe City View Room (with option to upgrade) as well as a dedicated Celebration Butler to help make every moment of your stay perfect. Next, head to a consultation with Skydiamond's concierge team who will guide you through the stone buying process, with all Shangri-La guests receiving special rates on their perfect diamond, before enjoying a gorgeous celebratory Rooted in Nature dinner made using local, sustainable ingredients and served in the privacy of your room.

From £1,200 per night, shangrilaexperiences.com

Time to Tarot at Kimpton Fitzroy, Bloomsbury

Offering a January self-care staycation with a difference, Bloomsbury's Kimpton Fitzroy hotel has teamed up with occult expert Dr Christina Oakley to create a unique tarot reading experience. As well as a one-to-one tarot reading using a deck of bespoke Kimpton Fitzroy cards designed by illustrator Ari Wisner, guests will also enjoy cocktails in Fitz's bar, a luxurious overnight stay with breakfast and be gifted their own deck of tarot cards to take home. We can think of worse ways to see what the future has in store.

From £298 per night, kimptonfitzroylondon.com

A Soothing Experience at The Beaumont, Mayfair

Mayfair's elegant The Beaumont hotel has just unveiled a whole new range of pampering spa treatments making now the perfect time to book its indulgent Spa Break package. Designed for flexibility (the hotel is in the heart of the action so you'll want to go out and explore), the offer includes a one-night stay with breakfast, a glass of Gusbourne English Sparkling Wine per person in the Gatsby Room, use of the hotel's chauffeur-driven limousine and access to the spa and gym facilities. You'll also get 90 minutes worth of treatment time which can be used all at once or split across a massage and a facial so you can tailor your perfect stay.

From £901 per night, thebeaumont.com

The Art of Dining at The Berkeley, Knightsbridge

First time in London? The Berkeley has devised the perfect package to help you make the most of the capital. Settle in with a glass of champagne and special Cedric Grolet pastry on arrival before allowing the hotel's knowledgeable concierge to point you in the direction of London's gorgeous parks and great shopping (best accessed via Berkeley bikes). You'll also receive £100 credit (£300 when booking certain suite categories) to spend in any of the restaurants or bars at The Berkeley, Claridge's or The Connaught for a great night out on the town before retiring to your room. In the morning opt for an in-room English breakfast or dine in Abc Kitchens or The Berkeley Cafe.

From £780 per night, the-berkeley.co.uk

Baby Bloom at Pan Pacific London, The City

If you’re anticipating the imminent arrival of a new addition to your family then it’s time to treat yourself to one last serene escape before the sleepless nights start. Sure, you could jet across the world for a Caribbean getaway or tropical escape – but why bother with the hassle of airports and long-haul flights when the City of London’s Pan Pacific hotel has put together the ultimate treat for expectant mothers?

Upon check-in, you’ll find a bottle of chilled French Bloom (alcohol-free sparkling rosé) waiting in your room, alongside luxurious Diptyque amenities and an enormous bed to sink into. And to ensure the perfect night’s sleep? Unwind with full access to the Wellbeing Floor, including a gym, infinity pool, sauna, steam room, relaxation pods and mindful studio, as well as a 60-minute pre-natal full-body massage. In the morning, rise late and linger over breakfast in Straits Kitchen before leaving ready to welcome your new bundle of joy.

From £545 per night, panpacific.com

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