The Best Boutique Hotels in London

Picking the perfect place to stay can really make or break a trip, and luckily for those visiting London, the city is chock full of excellent hotels from which to base yourself. While the city boasts its fair share of renowned establishments, it’s the boutique gems that really stand out. These aren’t your typical accommodations; instead, they’re quirky little gems tucked away in some of our favourite corners of the capital. From cosy townhouses with Insta-ready interiors to trendy urban sanctuaries with a personality all of their own. Here’s where to stay if you’d rather be based in a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel on your trip to London.

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Treehouse Hotel

First on our list of the best boutique hotels in London is Treehouse Hotel, which may resemble an ordinary office building from the outside, but once inside, you’re sure to be wowed by its chic, whimsical interior. With five floors of contemporary decor, it’s a design-lovers paradise that’s been kitted out to evoke the feeling you get when you climb a tree as a child. Located near Oxford Street and Bond Street, a stay here bases you super close to some of the city’s most popular shopping and dining hotspots like Dishoom, Hoppers and Circolo Popolare. Inside, Treehouse Hotel is aptly decked out with loads of wood, including wooden flooring, rustic vintage furniture, as well as plenty of lush greenery. But it’s not just about childhood nostalgia—the food and drink options are also a major draw. Madera, the hotel’s main restaurant, is the sibling of the renowned Los Angeles-based Toca Madera and serves modern Mexican cuisine made with organic ingredients. If you dine here, you’ll be treated to stunning views of London’s skyline.

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Artist Residence

Artist Residence is a small, quirky boutique hotel in Central London with just ten rooms. Each has been uniquely designed with its own style, such as vintage furniture, restored drawers, parquet flooring, contemporary comforts, and limited edition artwork. The Loft room gets our vote, with an antler chandelier and a lavish 1930s French-style bathtub, as well as views over London’s rooftops. The artsy hotel is perched above an all-day brasserie that serves seasonal dishes and cocktails, with a speakeasy cocktail bar tucked away in the cellar and a small terrace out front for warmer weather. It’s conveniently located just minutes away from Victoria Station and the Thames. The hotel is in a great location if you want to be close to some of the city’s beloved sights, like Tate Britain, Sloane Square and Buckingham Palace. Oh, and you can bring along your furry friend to certain rooms for a small surcharge. They’ll even be treated to a comfy bed, bowl and treats from Lily’s Kitchen.

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The Portobello Hotel

The Portobello Hotel is located in the buzzy heart of Notting Hill and certainly deserves a spot on our list of the best boutique hotels in London. The area is known for its excellent restaurants, bars, and cafes and the famous Portobello Road Market, one of the largest antique markets in the world. The vibe here is a quintessential English townhouse meets the bohemian spirit of Notting Hill; think bold wallpapers, rustic wooden furniture, and plush velvet armchairs. Each uniquely decorated room tells its own tale and comes in varying sizes–there’s everything from small but cosy to large rooms with freestanding Victorian bathtubs (rumour has it Kate Moss has taken a dip in one of these). There’s an Honesty Bar where local drinks are served in luxurious crystal cut glasses with views over the private gardens, plus a spa just a five-minute walk away for when you want to relax and recharge after a day exploring the city.

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Batty Langley’s

Batty Langley’s is a boutique bolthole situated on a sidestreet in trendy Spitalfields, a creative corner of the capital known for its bustling Old Spitalfields Market, top-notch restaurants and proximity to drinking spots. Each of the 29 elegantly decorated bedrooms, five of which are suites, is decked out with restored antiques, canopy beds, and rich fabrics. The Deluxe Room comes with a luxurious roll-top bath, the Kitty Fisher Suite is characterised by the huge vintage four-poster bed, and the Earl of Bolingbroke Suite takes over two levels with its own sun-soaked terrace. Although there’s no restaurant, breakfast can be enjoyed in the room or the ground-floor areas, featuring treats from the nearby Brick Lane Beigel bakery. Iconic landmarks like the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral are just a stone’s throw away.

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Henrietta Hotel

This 18-bedroom pied-à-terre is situated on one of the best streets in the Covent Garden area–you can practically touch the main square. It’s an ideal base for exploring London. Henrietta Hotel, set in two elegant Victorian townhouses, is all about timeless sophistication but with some contemporary additions. With 40 uniquely designed bedrooms by French interior expert Dorothee Meilichzon, each space has been designed with striking fittings and simple and sleek but stylish furnishings. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available at Da Henrietta, where Italian ethos is at the heart, and the menu pays homage to Gallic traditions. There’s also a mezzanine bar upstairs, which, if you visit during the Christmas season, turns into a wacky Miracle bar and is an ode to a retro 70s living room at Christmas time.

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The Lost Poet

This four-bedroom boutique address is set in the tranquil heart of Notting Hill in a stunning Victorian townhouse. Each room at The Lost Poet boasts its own unique design, with lively wallpapers, bespoke furniture, and reclaimed wood panelling from vintage science labs. While there’s no on-site restaurant, the hotel is within orbit of some of the city’s best restaurants, wine bars, cafes, and markets. Rooms are decorated with antique bric-a-bracs, bold colours and quirky furniture and are all unique in their own way. There isn’t a restaurant, but you can enjoy breakfast served in your room. Plus, it would be a waste to dine here every day when so many excellent restaurants are just a hop from the hotel.

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This is an image of a decadent looking boutique hotel room with a double bed in the middle of the room that has a dark mahogany headboard. The bedding is mainly white with a dark pink, velvet pillow and throw on top of the bed. There is an old fashioned portrait handing on the wall by the side of the bed. The walls are painted in a similar colour to the pink pillow on the bed and there are wooden beams on the ceiling giving the room a very old fashioned aesthetic and feel. We can also see into the bathroom that has black and white tiling and a white marble sculpture by the Victorian looking bath.

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The Rookery

The Rookery is a boutique retreat located right around the corner from some of the city’s top sights, like the Brutalist Barbican, the bustling Brick Lane and St Paul’s Cathedral. The hotel has a moody feel about it, but in a stylish way, with dark tones, creaky floorboards, and Georgian period features like original beams. Some rooms have four poster beds, vintage furniture, and extravagant oil paintings, all adding to the hotel’s authentic period feel. There isn’t a hotel restaurant, but you’re super close to many top wining and dining spots like Old Spitalfields Market, Bombay-inspired Dishoom and an all-time fav, Breddos Tacos, which serves tacos and Mexican small plates, as well as banging margaritas.

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Vintry and Mercer

Last on our list of the best boutique hotels in London is Vintry and Mercer, a bespoke boutique hotel that oozes luxury and is located just moments from the Thames, London’s famous river. There are just 92 rooms here, inspired by the historic guilds of the area. As for decor, think contemporary spaces kitted out with 21st-century bits and bobs and finished with a retro style; you’ll likely come across old rotary phones and other quirky knick-knacks. There are two spots to dine here: Vintry Kitchen, a laid-back restaurant serving café food and excellent veggie and vegan dishes, and Mercer Roof Terrace, which has sweeping views of the London skyline. There’s also a subterranean speakeasy cocktail bar, ideal for late-night tipples.

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