With the growing threat and severity of the COVID-19, people are getting increasingly wary of traveling. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a getaway.
With so many amazing hotels around the city, there’s always the option of doing a staycation. Here are some picks for the perfect getaway in your own backyard.
Storied Masterpieces
The Savoy
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The Savoy was the first luxury hotel in London and is inarguably the most iconic hotel in the country, having played host to countless celebrities and royalty.
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Not one to rest on its laurels, The Savoy remains one of the most upscale hotels in London. With spacious rooms and suites, impeccable concierge and butler services, a pampering spa, and seven stellar bars and restaurants, including the famed Savoy Grill that fed some of the most illustrious names in history, you’d wish that you’d never have to leave.
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The Ritz
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Founded by the original manager of The Savoy, the “King of Hoteliers, and Hotelier to Kings,” César Ritz, The Ritz was opened in 1906, built in a grandiose neoclassical style.
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Just like The Savoy that Ritz had managed prior to his dismissal, The Ritz was an instant hit with the famous figures from the world over. The hotel remains one of the best in the city, and it’s easy to understand why with the stellar service, classically elegant spaces, Michelin-Starred dining, and the iconic high tea service.
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The Langham
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It was the largest and most modern hotel in its time, and thanks to its multi-million-pound refurbishments, The Langham has maintained its relevance and luxuriousness.
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This grand dame, like the other historic juggernauts of London’s hotel industry, has seen many prominent figures walk through its doors, from Emperor Haile Selassie to President Charles de Gaulle. The plush contemporary rooms and suites are complemented by the sumptuously modern Chuan Body + Soul Spa and world-class restaurants.
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New-Age Stalwarts
Rosewood London
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Well-known for being one of the most luxurious hotel brands in the world, Rosewood had entered London in 2013, succeeding the Chancery Court Hotel after months of renovation, creating fiercer competition within the London luxury hotel scene.
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The palatial Edwardian style property, a style they chose to embrace passionately, is outfitted with no expenses spared. Its rooms are glamorous yet restrained, its common spaces extravagant yet inviting, and its spa is just simply divine.
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Bulgari Hotel London
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From the famed Italian jeweler Bulgari comes the Bulgari Hotel London, which opened its doors in 2012 and was the most expensive hotel in London then. Just like its iconic jewelry, its hotel division drips with luxury.
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Unlike most hotels in London, the rooms and suites at Bulgari Hotel London are almost unbelievably spacious, with rooms starting at 46 square meters. The hotel’s dramatic columned 25-meter lap pool and gold-leafed mosaiced vitality pool sits as the centerpiece of its spa.
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Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard London
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Occupying the 34th to the 52nd floors of The Shard, the Shangri-La Hotel offers some of the best views of London. With its floor to ceiling windows, guests would be treated to panoramic vistas of the historic alpha city, a rarity even in the most exclusive of hotels in London.
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Be it from the spacious rooms or suites appointed with modern features and contemporary fittings, or from the spectacular Sky Pool -the highest pool in Western Europe – on the 52nd floor, its views are nothing short of breathtaking.
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Eclectic Sanctums
The Mandrake Hotel
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Every bit as hallucinogenic as its name suggests, The Mandrake Hotel permeates with sensuality and eccentricity. Stepping through the almost tunnel-like occult-looking entrance of the hotel brings you to a light-drenched courtyard perfumed by jasmine flowers that clad the walls, a delightful sensorial contrast.
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Its abodes are impeccably stylish and unique, ranging from dark boudoir-esque rooms to a bright and sleek penthouse suite. Also, remember to check out the peacock-impala hybrid taxidermy at Waeska Bar.
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Ace Hotel London
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The London outpost of the unapologetically hipster Ace Hotel chain, which started in Seattle, Ace Hotel London is well-known for its hipster vibes. You’ll spot tons of creative-types coming in and out of the hotel, thanks to its co-working space, making it the perfect hotel to hang out if you’re the same sort.
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Its rooms are exactly what you’d expect from a hipster’s studio with kitschy elements like plastic crates, mismatched furniture, and less-than-enthusiastic (but cool…?) staffers.
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Treehouse Hotel London
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One part log cabin, one part industrial loft, the Treehouse Hotel London is one of the coolest and most unique hotels in London. The rooms in this hotel feature wood paneling and raw concrete surfaces, while its bathrooms are clad in gleaming white marble and ceramic tiles accented with wood and antiqued hardware.
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The restaurant offers Mexican cuisine with sweeping views of London and wholesome cafe food surrounded by lush foliage as its restaurant. There are also yoga classes and parties on DJ nights at their rooftop bar!
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