Whether you like to celebrate Valentine’s Day in extravagant style or prefer a subtle but sophisticated nod to the occasion, London’s top hotels are pulling out all the stops on 14 February and beyond. These are the best hotels in London to book for a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway.

Pan Pacific London, City of London

Celebrate love amid the hustle and bustle of the city’s skyscrapers at Pan Pacific London this Valentine’s Day. Minutes from Liverpool Street Station and within easy reach of the capital’s main attractions, including West End shows and shopping on Oxford Street, make a proper occasion of it with 15 per cent off weekend stays, including a complimentary cocktail at the Ginger Lily bar, breakfast at Straits Kitchen and access to the hotel’s vast Sensory Spa & Wellbeing floor.

In honour of Valentine’s Day, Straits Kitchen’s executive chef Adam Bateman has also devised a special five-course menu of delectable South East Asian-inspired dishes, priced at £79 per person. Start with a welcome glass of Taittinger Brut Réserve before tucking into parsnip and curried laksa veloute, beetroot-cured salmon gravlax with pickled cucumber, pan-fried Orkney scallops with satay sauce, and a dry-aged sirloin with mac and cheese and truffle jus. Finish with an indulgent dessert of roasted matcha mousse with strawberry vanilla consomme, while a vegan alternative is also available.

Valentine’s Day rates from £372 per night.

Conrad London, St James’s

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Conrad London St James’s, where chef Daniel Wisner has devised a playful The Pem in Bed menu that takes room service to a whole new level. Available in the evenings only, and available as two- or three-course options, choose from baked beetroot tartare or glazed veal sweetbread to start, followed by mains of baked celeriac with Tunworth cheese, halibut loin with citrus and golden beetroot, or Lake District sirloin with pomme Anna. Desserts come in the form of rum baba with coffee gel, mulled wine poached pear with crème fraîche, or lemon meringue with yoghurt sorbet, with every course delivered right to your room and with optional wine pairings available.

Valentine’s Day rates from £323 per night. 

The Beaumont, Mayfair

This Valentine’s Day, step into the glamour of 1920s Art Deco at The Beaumont. Renowned for its glamorous interiors, exceptional dining, and impeccable service, the five-star property overlooking Brown Hart gardens features an array of light-filled, comfortable suites, as well as a small but perfectly formed subterranean spa, which invites couples to unwind in style on 14 February and beyond.

Available for both hotel guests and visitors, on 13 and 14 February The Beaumont’s flagship restaurant, Rosi, will be offering a romantic five-course set menu created by chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen. Priced at £95 per person and promising modern twists on British classics, menu highlights include duck liver parfait, salmon tartare, Cornish lobster linguine, and rhubarb and custard baked Alaska.

Valentine’s Day rates from £723 per night.

The Mandrake, Fitzrovia

Fitzrovia’s darkly glamorous hotel, The Mandrake, will be marking Valentine’s Day with an ode to the classic love stories of ’90s cinema. Cupid Kills: A 90s Valentine’s is an immersive dining experience hosted at the hotel’s YOPO restaurant, complete with live performances, vintage film projections, and a five-course tasting menu. Priced at £299 per person for dinner, or £999 for two people with an overnight stay, the evening begins with a welcome champagne cocktail, before a feast of sharing mains, indulgent desserts, and sophisticated serves, all accompanied by a hearty dose of silver screen glamour.

Valentine’s Day rates from £399 per night.

The Chancery Rosewood, Mayfair

Mayfair's newest luxury hotel, The Chancery Rosewood, will be offering a host of special menus across its restaurants and bars this Valentine's Day. Serra (pictured) will be offering a one-night-only sharing menu priced at £90 per person and promising fried oysters with Franciacorta and caviar, burrata with olives and fig tapenade, white truffle linguine and whole grilled lemon sole.

Also available only on 14 February, fine dining restaurant Tobi Masa is offering an upscale special menu priced at £285 per person, with an optional £180 wine pairing. Expect only the best of the best, with the menu featuring poached lobster with bisque mayonnaise, toro tarate with caviar, kanpachi with truffle potato julienne, scallop and squid with jalapeño and coriander, a selection of nigiri and sashimi, and truffle ice cream.

Finally, if you're loooking for a daytime celebration, from 13-15 February, elegant bar and all-day dining spot Jacqueline will be replacing its usual afternoon tea with a special romantic edition. Priced at £110 per person, including a welcome drink, a classic selection of seasonal sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and refined pastries will be joined by a heart-shaped Valentine's cake to share. All menus are, of course, best paired with a lavish room or suite for the night.

Valentine's Day rates from £1,640 per night.

Bankside Hotel, Southbank

Looking to put a moe creative twist on Valentine’s Day, design-focused Bankside Hotel has created a SweetArts package complete with all the celebration essentials. Enjoy a complimentary bottle of prosecco (or Nosecco), a welcome cocktail, breakfast in bed (or in the Art Yard Kitchen restaurant) and an overnight stay in one of the hotel's luxurious room. Head out to explore near by creative hotspots, including the Tate Modern and Southbank Centre, before idulging at Art Yard, with £100 credit included in your stay. Getting in the romantic spirit, Bankside has also filled its signature vending machines with emergency engagement rings, as well as bubbly to celebrate the moment…

The SweetArts package starts from £509. 

At Sloane, Chelsea

Featuring unique romantic touches such as 'love' lighting and pillow talk card decks, Chelsea's At Sloane hotel is the perfect boutique bolthole for a Valentine's Day to remember. Book a room on 14 February to indulge in the flagship restaurant's signaure Asian-inflected menu of tom yum seabass, dim sum and cheesecake — best enjoyed in the gorgeous Whistler-inspired Arts & Crafts dining room — before heading down to the bar, where a Parisian chic dress code, house DJs and plush velvet booths set the atmosphere for an unforgettable evening.

Valentine's Day rates from £600 per night. 

Royal Lancaster London, Lancaster Gate

To celebrate the global day of love, Royal Lancaster has curated a fabulous Valentine’s offering for love birds to enjoy. Available from 13-16 January, the Valentine’s Getaway package is ideal for couples looking for an inner city break and includes a bottle of Taittinger champagne, a Valentine's cake and chocolate covered strawberries on arrival, guaranteed late check out until 2pm, breakfast in bed, an aromatherapy bath bombe set, personalied decorations, complimentary parking and a Valentine's cocktail in the Lounge Bar.

The Valentine’s Getaway package starts from £519. 

St. Pancras London, King’s Cross

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the 19^th-century gothic St. Pancras London. With a host of offerings across its rooms, restaurants and spa, opt for relaxation with the Garden Serenity package (£260 per person), designed for two people and including salt scrubs, massages and facials in a couple's treatment room, along with four hours of spa access. For those who want to extend their visit, follow with a decadent four-course dinner at Booking Office 1869 (£95 per person), featuring dishes like beef tartatre, Cornish sea bass and white chocolate and strawberry mousse, set against the hotel’s breathtaking period surrounds, which were once the ticket office for St Pancras Station. Staying overnight? From rose petals to balloons and bubbles, request bespoke suite set-ups in advance for that special personal touch.

Valentine's Day rates from £268 per night.

Marriott Hotel County Hall, Westminster

Having emerged from a multi-million-pound refurbishment last year, Marriott Hotel County Hall now houses 35 new river-view suites with breathtaking vistas of Big Ben – perfect for a memorable Valentine’s Day night in. New for this year, the Romance Package includes an overnight stay in a king-sized bed, daily breakfast, a Valentine’s Concierge service, and English sparkling wine and chocolates on arrival for the ultimate romantic escape. Elevate your experience further with a quintessentially British Valentine’s afternoon tea at The Library, complete with Pommery Rosé and heart-shaped chocolates. 

Valentine's Day rates for the Romance Package start from £610 per night. 

The Londoner, Leicester Square

This Valentine’s Day, The Londoner – a boutique hotel located in the heart of the West End – offers the perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and romance with its Love at The Londoner package. Offering 15 per cent off accommodation, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and a box of macarons upon arrival, as well as breakfast in bed, guests also gain access to The Retreat, and The Residence. The former is a stunning wellness floor where lovers can relax on a poolside cabana, enjoy the spa facilities at their leisure, and perhaps book a couples massage or facial, while The Residence offers a home-away-from-home with complimentary refreshments, board games, and the opportunity to sample rare whiskies. 

Elsewhere, French-Mediterranean restaurant, Whitcomb’s, will serve a special five-course menu on Valentine’s Day, featuring the likes of oysters, king prawn linguine, and filet mignon with lobster tail, while 8 at The Londoner – an izakaya rooftop bar with unparalleled views of the city – will serve an exclusive six-course omakase menu featuring yellowtail sashimi, tiger prawn tempura, and an assortment of mochi for a sweet finish. 

Valentine's Day rates for the Love at The London package from £708.

Shangri-La The Shard, South Bank

Treat yourself this February with a stay designed to delight at Shangri-La The Shard. The five-star hotel with some of the best views in the capital is offering a nromantic Love is in the Air package including an overnight stay in a room or suite, a leisurely breakfast, a bottle of champagne on arrival and a gorgeous bouquet of flowers. You'll also have access to the world's highest hotel infinity pool as well as a host of sophisticated drinking and dining options at Ting, Gong and the Sky Lounge.

The Love is in the Air package starts from £800. 

Hotel Café Royal, Piccadilly

You and your loved one will be treated like royalty from the moment you arrive at Hotel Café Royal. A stone’s throw from Regent Street, the luxury hotel has curated its A Romantic Rendezvous package, which comprises an overnight stay in one of its bright bedrooms and several indulgent amenities. The dedicated team will be on hand to ensure you don’t have to lift a finger, delivering chocolate-covered strawberries and Ruinart champagne, a hand-tied bouquet of flowers by renowned florist Jamie Aston, and drawing a romantic candlelit bath with rose petals and bath salts. Plus, you'll also get £75 credit to use at the Akasha spa and gym, and can explore the city all day long as suite stays include a private chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce, Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz for up to 5 hours per day.

The Romantic Rendezvous package starts from £1,019.

Ham Yard Hotel, Soho

Soho's vibrant Ham Yard Hotel is celebrating Valentine's Day with an array of events and activations designed for couple's. First up, Valentine's Under the Stars (£30 per person) invites you and your loved one to escape to the hotel's private roof terrace for champagne and oysters soundtracked by an intimate acoustic performance from classical musician Ahmed Dickinson.

Continue the evening downstairs at the Ham Yard restaurant, where a special three-course Valentine's menu priced at £95 per person promises tempting dishes including lobster and scallop agnolini, venison Wellington with black truffle, Savoy cabbage, celeriac and mushroom pithivier, and pavlova with yuzu and coconut.

Valentine's Day rates from £684 per night.

The Lanesborough, Knightsbridge

Situated on Hyde Park Corner, The Lanesborough’s grand mansion exterior oozes elegance and luxury. And the interior doesn’t disappoint either, with its sparkling chandeliers and Baroque-style decor. This Valentine’s Day, book the Love Lanesborough package, which includes a romantic five-course dinner for two with Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Rosé Champagne in The Lanesborough Grill, English breakfast served in The Lanesborough Grill or in the luxury of one’s room, a bottle of chilled champagne upon arrival and a late check-out of 4pm to give you time to enjoy the spa facilities – not forgetting the attentive service of a dedicated butler, ready to cater to any request.

The Love Lanesborough package starts from £1,540.

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