Four Star Hotels In London City Centre

Guidelines For Identifying An Appropriate Four Star Hotel In Central London

Four Star Hotel London

Four Star hotels in London are of course not short in numbers. The problem for most people is to work out the appropriate four star hotel in London for your personal needs and wallet.

Overview Of Hotels
Independent Hotels
Holiday Inn &
Crowne Plaza
Thistle / Guoman
Novotel
Radisson
Park Plaza
Hilton
Marriott

The star system only reflects the facilities offered by each hotel, its only when you get to five star level hotels that things like ambience are taken into account.


If you don't need 24 hour room service, an a la carte restaurant, modern fitness centre or concierge services maybe you don't need a four star hotel.


Room rates at luxury hotels are extremely volatile, its a bit of a lottery on prices available at any one time. In general four star hotels aimed at business people tend to have the lowest rates at the weekend when conferences and business activity is at a low ebb. Room rates in four star hotels can be comparatively low during the August holiday period (UK kids only get August off for their summer break) and Christmas.


In the very centre of London, the large multinational chains dominate. In the West End theatre district nearly all accommodation is four star or higher and there is a significant price premium.


With London's excellent public transport and the spread out nature of London itself you can get a lot more 'bangs for your buck' by staying just outside this central area. For the leisure traveler a favourite district is Kensington, particularly around the Gloucester Road area.


At weekends you will find excellent deals in the business districts. Hotels like the City Inn Westminster and Novotel Waterloo can offer four star rooms within 10 minutes walk off Big Ben for not far off £100 at this time on occasions.

On this page we look at the most popular independent four star hotels. To the left are links to pages for all the major four star chains detailing their various hotels spread out around London.

Copthorne Tara Kensington - 4 star Hotel - Doubles From £86
Within easy reach of the shops and restaurants of Kensington High Street, Knightsbridge, and Notting Hill. Kensington High St tube close by.

Air Conditioned rooms. A brasserie with Asian-style dishes and the Cafexpress internet cafe. ATM cash machine onsite.
Hotel Map Ref: 51
Rooms: Double/Twin Rooms
Underground : Kensington High Street - 100m

Grand Plaza Apartments - 4* Studios and Apartments From £88

Bayswater and Queensway tube Station and Whiteley's shopping centre are a very short walk away, as is Kensington Gardens and Portobello Market.

Each apartment has satellite TV, a DVD player and a dining area. Breakfast room / cafe on site. Free broadband, a kitchenette and free laundry facilities.
Hotel Map Ref: 6
Rooms: Studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for 1 to 6 people
Underground: Bayswater / Queensway - 400m

Commodore Hotel - 4* Hotel - Double Rooms From £99
Just a few steps from Hyde Park, this romantic town house has a quiet yet central location on a tree-lined square near to Paddington Station.

Air Conditioned rooms with safety deposit box, tea/coffee making.
Restaurant, a cosy bar and a fitness studio.
Hotel Map Ref: 1
Rooms: Single, Double/Twin Rooms
Underground: Lancaster Gate - 400m

Quality Crown Hyde Park Hotel - 4* Hotel - Double Rooms From £99
In a tranquil garden square, this 4-star hotel has free Wi-Fi and a bar. Paddington Station is just a 2-minute walk away.

Each room at the Quality Crown Hotel Hyde Park has a flat-screen TV and some have a four-poster bed. An inclusive full English breakfast is provided.
Hotel Map Ref: 25
Rooms: Single, Double/Twin Rooms
Underground: Paddington - 100m

NH Kensington - 4* Hotel - Double Rooms From £101
NH Kensington offers sleek, contemporary rooms, with satellite TV, en suite facilities and a unique shower relaxing system. Some rooms have a spacious separate seating area.
There is a range of dining options at the hotel including The Garden Lounge Bar, with a charming terrace.
Hotel Map Ref: 21
Rooms: Doubles & Suites
Underground: Earls Court - 300m

Mercure Paddington - 4* Hotel - Double Rooms From £104
Next to Paddington Station hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour gym. Tube stations and bus routes are a 1-minute walk away.
Cheapest rates at weekend.
Air Conditioned rooms with safety deposit box, tea/coffee, on-demand movies. On-site Garfunkel's restaurant and an executive lounge.
Hotel Map Ref: 31
Rooms: Single, Double/Twin Rooms
Underground: Paddington - 50m

Millennium Gloucester Hotel - 4* Hotel - Double Rooms From £115

Gloucester Road Underground Station is less than a 1-minute walk away.

Complimentary use of the fitness centre.
All rooms are comfortably furnished, with en suite facilities and satellite TV.
Walking distance of Harrods department store and Kensington museums.
Hotel Map Ref: 38
Rooms: Double/Twin Rooms
Underground: Gloucester Road - 100m

Ambassadors Hotel - 4* Hotel - Double Rooms From £131
Hotel has free Wi-Fi, modern air-conditioned rooms and an Italian restaurant all the other side of Euston Rd from Euston Station. 600m to St Pancras.

Rooms have laptop safes, mineral water and large flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. The en suite bathrooms have toiletries and high-pressure showers.
Hotel Map Ref: 19
Rooms: Single, Double/Twin Rooms
Underground: Euston - 150m

Base2Stay - 4* Aparthotel Doubles Room From £135

Boutique hotel services with apartment-style accommodation. The modern rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette.
Each room in the white town house has a flat-screen TV, 30 pay-per-view films, music, a work station, an oversized power shower or bath, toiletries, and British and European power sockets. A number of rooms interconnect.
Hotel Map Ref: 26
Rooms: Single, Double & Triple Rooms With Kitchenette
Underground: Earls Court - 300m

Shaftesbury Premier Paddington - 4* Hotel - Doubles From £149
Only 2 minutes from Paddington Station this 4-star hotel has a quiet location in a private terrace.

Air Conditioned rooms have a plasma flat-screen TV, free 24/7 broadband internet access and a warm decor. Bathrooms have under-floor heating.
Hotel Map Ref: 42
Rooms: Single, Double/Twin Rooms
Underground: Paddington - 200m

Hesperia Hotel - 4* Hotel - Double Rooms From £151

The hotel is located alongside Victoria railway and Underground station.

Bedrooms are spacious, air conditioned and feature free Wi-Fi.
Mediterranean restaurant and bar
24 hour front desk, fitness centre, safety boxes.
Hotel Map Ref: 4
Rooms: Double Rooms
Underground: Victoria - 100m

Hotel Russell - 4* Hotel - Double Rooms From £155

1-minute walk from Russell Square underground station. Covent Garden and Oxford Street are nearby and the British Museum 4 minutes walk.

Air conditioned rooms, tea/coffee maker, safety deposit box.
Tempus Bar, Fitzroy Doll's restaurant.
Hotel Map Ref: 6
Rooms: Single, Double/Twin Rooms
Underground: Russell Square - 50m

Megaro Hotel - 4 star Hotel - Doubles From £180
Opposite Kings Cross and St Pancras Stations for the Eurostar. Modern, stylish rooms with an espresso coffee machine and free Wi-Fi access.

Each room has a safe, air conditioning and a media system for movies and music. Many rooms overlook St Pancras Station. Restaurant and bar.
Hotel Map Ref: 27
Rooms: Double/Twin Rooms
Underground: Kings Cross St Pancras - 50m

Rubens At The Palace - 4* Hotel - Double Rooms From £191
Boutique-style hotel overlooking Buckingham Palaces and its mews with Victoria rail station just along the street.

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge. Carvery dinner available in Old Masters Restaurant, or fine dining in The Library.
Hotel Map Ref: 1
Rooms: Single, Double Rooms
Underground: Victoria - 200m