#london-hotels

#london-hotels

That wouldn't be entirely fair, but there's no escaping the fact that chef Jason Atherton's ground-floor Berners Tavern is the palpitating heart of the hotel. The lobby cocktail bar, oak-panelled, reservation-only Punch Room and nightclub Basement only increase the pulse-rate. Once upon a time this was five lovely 1835 townhouses, which were combined in 1910 to create the Berners Hotel.

Where to stay: Belgravia's The Emory, London's first all-suite hotel and part of the Maybourne Group (behind Claridge's and The Connaught), is one of the glitziest new addresses in town. It's joined by The Chancery Rosewood, Mayfair's latest opening, which houses a rooftop bar flanked by a magnificent eagle. For something a little more wallet-friendly, see our guide to the cheapest, nicest hotels in London.