Travelling with your partner? Make your stay a memorable one with our selection of the best hotels for couples in London. With romantic restaurants, couple-friendly facilities and delightful details, these hotels are ideal for a special getaway.
Shangri-La The Shard
31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QU London, UK.
This hotel boasts Europe’s highest infinity pool – what more reason do you need to stay here? Set in the towering Shard, one of London’s most iconic skyscrapers, the Shangri-La is ideal for a romantic retreat. Enjoy dinner for two at the 35th-floor restaurant and then retire to your bedroom, where an ultra-comfortable bed awaits. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide an unbeatable view of the city.
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TĪNG Restaurant at the Shangri-La Hotel The Shard
The Standard London
10 Argyle Street, WC1H 8EG London, UK.
Stay in a Junior Suite Terrace at the Standard for one of London’s most romantic hotel treats — a bathtub on the balcony. Don’t worry, as these balconies are designed with privacy in mind, so you can enjoy a stress-free romantic soak while gazing out over the city. As well as this magical detail, the rooms are equipped with comfortable bedding and all the latest design features.
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The Library Lounge restaurant at The Standard London Hotel
Hazlitt’s
6 Frith Street, Soho Square WID 3JA London, UK.
It’s the in-room details that make Hazlitt’s so romantic: plush furnishings, spectacular four-poster beds, and the abundance of silk and velvet. When you venture out of the bedroom, you’ll find a cosy fireplace in the common area where you can snuggle up. Hazlitt’s also has a great location in London’s West End, so if you want to go to the theatre as part of your romantic trip, it couldn’t be easier.
Standard room at the Hazlitt hotel
Treehouse Hotel London
14 – 15 Langham Place, Regent Street, W1B 2QS London, UK.
Longing for the romance of a Caribbean getaway? The Treehouse Hotel brings the best of the rainforest into the heart of the big city, making it one of London’s most romantic hotels. The wooden decor is bursting with plants and will surely spark your imagination. Almost all rooms have rich decor with beautiful, sweeping views across the city. The Nest rooftop bar has a jungle theme and is a great place to enjoy a cocktail. The hotel also offers several dining options, too.
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The Nest Bar at the Treehouse Hotel London
The Mandrake Hotel
20 – 21 Newman Street, W1T 1PG London, UK.
This eclectic hotel has a dark, glamorous design. The central open-air courtyard, with its hanging gardens of jasmine and passion flower, is ideal for a romantic stroll. It offers a surprisingly calm atmosphere in the heart of the big city. Two separate cocktail bars let you enjoy an artisan botanical drink before retiring to the bedroom. For bonus points, book the magnificent Bedouin suite. Its huge freestanding bathtub and spectacular silk-tented bed will ensure you have a night to remember.
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Mandrake Suite at the Mandrake Hotel
Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel
20 Warwick Street, W1B 5NF London, UK.
The most romantic feature of this charming, centrally-located hotel is its rooftop garden. Up here, the bar is open 24 hours a day – and so is the outdoor hot tub, where you can relax in the bubbles. When it gets too chilly, slip back inside to sip a cocktail beside the fireplace. The rooms are also ideal for couples, with lush decor and enormous statement bathtubs to enjoy.
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Wild Heart Bar & Shokudo Restaurant at the Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel
L’Oscar Hotel
2 – 6 Southampton Row, WC1B 4AA London, UK.
If you’re looking for over-the-top opulence, you can’t beat l’Oscar. This hotel is built in the former headquarters of the Baptist Church – but today’s decor is more suitable for sinners than saints, with dramatic baroque touches everywhere you look. The rooms have rich colours, with silk and velvet fittings to add a sense of luxury. Some suites even have their own fireplace. This flamboyant, wild hotel offers an atmosphere like no other.
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Studio Suite at the L’Oscar Hotel
Sea Containers London
20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PD London, UK.
The name may not be the most romantic, but don’t let that fool you. Sea Containers London, on the banks of the Thames, offers stunning views of the river from both its restaurant and rooms. The multi-sensory spa is set below the waterline and ideal for relaxing, while the rooms are beautifully decorated and modern. Some have a freestanding tub, and all feature rainfall showers. Upgrade to a Patio Room for a private terrace, so you can enjoy an intimate al fresco dinner surrounded by ivy.
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Room with terrace at the London Maritime Containers Hotel
Blake’s Hotel
33 Roland Gardens, SW7 3PF London, UK.
The Corfu Suite at Blake’s Hotel has been named the sexiest bedroom in the world – but regardless of which suite or room you stay in, you’re sure to have a good time. Stay in a Signature Double for a four-poster bed and unique decor, or upgrade to a suite for pure decadence. Each suite has its own special style, and as you step through the door, you’ll feel like you’ve been whisked away to a fantasy world. The international cuisine of the on-site restaurant is also perfect for a romantic dinner for two.
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Hempel Suite at the Blake Hotel
The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone
28 – 30 Seymour Street, W1H 7JB London, UK
When you check into your room at the Zetter Townhouse, you’ll be treated to bottles of the hotel’s signature cocktails – just what you need to start a romantic evening! Each room is different, but the suites are particularly special due to the huge beds and spectacular decor. Some even boast private terraces, complete with discreetly placed bathtubs.
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Junior suite at the El Zetter Townhouse Marylebone Hotel
