Boutique hotels are small and exclusive and provide guests with an individual sense of hospitality. Boutique hotels are smaller than commercial chains and can feel more like home than hotel. London is the largest metropolitan city in the United Kingdom, so choose a boutique hotel that will give you relief from the hectic city and allow you to relax in style. (See Reference 4.)
The Stafford Hotel is ten minutes outside of London in St. James Square. The Stafford combines classic tradition with classic elegance to create a quintessentially English boutique hotel. There are 105 individually decorated luxurious rooms and suites for guests to enjoy. The Stafford has all of the modern amenities at guests' convenience, including a restaurant, bar, and private dining options. The Stafford is close to many shopping and dining options, and can easily access public transportation to and from London. (See Reference 1.)
The Stafford London
St James's Place
SW1A 1NJ
London, United Kingdom
+44-0-207-493-0111
kempinski.com
Hotel Rafayel is located 15 minutes outside of downtown London on the Left Bank of the river Thames. Hotel Rafayel has dynamic architecture with modern curves and sleek decor, making this boutique hotel a destination for many travelers. This pioneering hotel incorporates Green technology and makes a conscious effort to be environmentally friendly, stating that, "luxury should not mean adhering to traditional standards of unsustainable opulence." Hotel Rafayel has sixty-five luxurious modern guest rooms, fifteen penthouse suites, conference facilities, bakery, champagne bar, riverside restaurant, florist, corporate boardroom, library, spa, and gym. Each guestroom boasts a view of the London skyline in the distance or a view of the river. (See Reference 2.)
Hotel Rafayel
34 Lombard Road
London SW11 3RF, United Kingdom
+0-207-801-3600
hotelrafayel.com
The Cannizaro House is 25 minutes outside of London, in the English countryside of Wimbledon. This boutique hotel has forty-six individually designed room, wedding facilities, restaurant, and an outdoor terrace that overlooks Cannizaro Park, which is 34 acres. The Cannizaro House is over 300 years old but has all the modern amenities while still holding its old English charm. Guests can enjoy the grounds by hiking, horseback riding, biking or taking a stroll to town for shopping. (See Reference 3.)
Cannizaro House
West Side Common
Wimbledon
London SW19 4UE
+0-208-879 -1464
cannizarohouse.com
