TOP 11 *5-STAR HOTELS* IN LONDON WITH SPA OR SWIMMING POOL, WHERE YOU’LL FEEL LIKE A V.I.P.

 

Are you up for a luxurious treat, rubbing shoulders with the glamorous, rich and famous in the best 5 star London hotels? Maybe indulging in their Spa and swimming pool? Or are you planning your wedding night or some special event? Treat yourself like a king; this is the best of the best London can offer you to combine luxury and self-pampering.

Jumeirah Carlton Tower – David Bowie’s Choice

Cadogan Place, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW1X 9PY, United Kingdom

Booking.com rating: 8.5/10 – Rates vary according to availability

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When in 2014 David Bowie  took his family to London, where he grew up, he chose Jumeirah Carlton Tower, a 5-star hotel located in  Knightsbridge.  The property is a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park, Harrods department store and a number of designer stores on Sloane Street.

The Peak Health Club and Spa boasts panoramic views of London, a gym, an aerobics studio, sauna, steam room, a 20 m indoor pool and a golf simulator.

 The Lanesborough Hotel – Loved By Madonna

Booking.com rating: 9.4/10 – Rates vary according to availability

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This 5-star hotel is in London’s Knightsbridge and looks out over Hyde Park. It is particularly popular among the stars. It’s the top choice of stars like…. Madonna, Lady Gaga and Leonardo Di Caprio. Jim Carrey and Kanye West  have been here too, so if you book here you may spot a celebrity or two, besides being immersed in a glamorous atmosphere.

The Lanesborough’s traditional rooms mix 19th-century style with modern luxury. Many also have scenic views over Hyde Park.

The hotel offers free on-demand movies, a change of clothing pressed on arrival, free tea/coffee on arrival, and free daily fresh fruit and mineral water. There’s a unique smoking lounge with an impressive luxury cigar collection.

Guests have access to a fitness room, a Spa and Wellness centre.

Corinthia Hotel London – Rihanna’s Choice

Whitehall Place, Westminster, London, SW1A 2BD, United Kingdom

Booking.com rating: 9.4/10 – Rates vary according to availability

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In this beautifully designed hotel located near Trafalgar Square and Whitehall, you’ll be treated like royalty from the minute you walk through the door. It boasts elegant restaurants, 2 bars, a florist, London’s largest spa and the world’s first hotel concession for Harrods. You can take a plunge in pure luxury in one of its rooms with a city view complete with luxury bathrooms with marble finish, TV and state-of-the-art amenities. For such an opulent central London hotel it feels very personal and family-run and this creates a very pleasant environment in which to stay.

Maybe this is the reason why Rihanna chose The Corinthia during one of her concert appearances in the capital, although apparently she showed a down-to-earth attitude by travelling to and from her sell-out gigs by tube!

Guests can book award-winning spa and health treatments at ESPA.

Hotel Cafè Royal London – A Celebrity Hangout

68 Regent Street, London, W1B 4DY, United Kingdom

Booking.com rating: Superb 9.3 – Rates vary according to availability

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Café Royal is an iconic landmark in glamorous Regent Street for your first-class experience in the heart of London. It is in fact one of THE places in London where you’ll feel like a VIP.

Throughout the ages, Café Royal was the epicentre of fashionable London. Welcoming famed patrons, from royalty and celebrities, to the creative and the notorious, it has been an established and iconic landmark on the capital’s social scene for over a century. It is often used for celebrity’s events.

The 160 contemporary guestrooms, including 49 suites and six signature suites, are equipped with cutting-edge technology. Each is designed with careful detail and features complimentary WiFi, Bang & Olufson entertainment systems, media hubs, Frette bed linen and Floris amenities.

At the heart of the hotel, the Ten Room offers informal all-day dining, while the Green Bar serves a selection of cocktails. The Oscar Wilde Bar (formerly the iconic Grill Room), offers Champagne, cocktails and a light-snack menu. The bar is complemented by live entertainment on select evenings.

The Akasha Holistic Well-being Centre features a state-of-the-art-gym, a large lap pool, a sauna, a Hammam steam room and a range of spa treatments.

The Savoy – Bob Dylan’s Choice 

The Strand, Westminster, London, WC2R 0EU, United Kingdom

Booking.com rating: Superb 9.2 – Rates vary according to availability

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The Savoy is an amazing and elegant hotel. Opened in 1889, the iconic Savoy is probably the most famous London luxury hotel in the world and a host of celebrities have chosen it as a place to stay. Rock legend Rihanna loved this hotel and he actually filmed his famous Subterranean Homesick Blues video in the nearby alley.

The Savoy also has the oldest lift in any hotel in the world and has a great history.

You can spoil yourself in one of the 195 guest rooms and 73 suites decorated in either Edwardian or Art Deco style. Be sure to reserve one with breath-taking views over the River Thames.

The service, the food, the decoration in the lobby and the restaurants are just excellent.

There’s so much inside you will be spoilt for choice, including a fitness centre, a Spa wellness centre and an indoor pool.

The location is wonderful: only 5 minutes from Covent Garden.

The Berkeley – Good For Celebrity Spotting

Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RL, United Kingdom

Booking.com rating: Superb 9.3 – Rates vary according to availability

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This sublime and sophisticated hotel is located in Knightsbridge and is considered by many to be one of the greatest spots in the world. From the moment you arrive the staff will make you feel so special, as if there was nobody else staying at the hotel! In the bedrooms, fine Italian marble bathrooms and luxurious fabrics blend together comfort, style and chic opulence for a beautiful night’s sleep.

The Blue Bar is a very popular and top London celebrity hangout.

Fitness and  health clubs are available to guests. The Berkeley’s rooftop pool offers glorious panoramic views over London’s skyline.

Milestone Hotel Kensington – For Something Sensational

1 Kensington Court, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W8 5DL, United Kingdom

Booking.com rating: Superb 9.2 – Rates vary according to availability

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The boutique hotels in London count also the 5-star Milestone Hotel Kensington, a sweet little hotel dating back to the 19th century whose motto is “No request is too large, no detail too small”, and it’s set in a prestigious location between Knightsbridge and Kensington and overlooks Kensington Palace. The Tube station is just nearby.

Its romantic rooms are elegant with antique furnishings, individually designed and complete with all modern technology. Ideal for honeymooners or for a romantic week-end.

Breakfast and food are excellent. In the on-site Cheneston’s Restaurant dishes are prepared using locally-sourced and organic produce wherever possible and the chefs encourage individual requests. The intimate Stables Bar offers a range of over 400 vintage wines. Guests can also sip cocktails in the chic conservatory or take tea by the fire in the lounge.

It boasts a resistance pool, a fitness centre, and a luxurious spa.

The Langham London – Angelina Jolie’s Choice

Portland Place, Westminster, London, W1B 1JA, United Kingdom

Booking.com rating: Superb 9.1 – Rates vary according to availability

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This renowned London hotel, with its distinctive charm and character, was opened in 1865 as Europe’s first grand hotel, and it has accommodated royalty, foreign dignitaries and celebrities in luxury for over 150 years.

Particularly child-friendly, it is one of the favourites of Angelina Jolie, and also Colin Farrell has stayed at this hotel.

Located at the top of Regent Street, the prestigious Langham has an award-winning glamorous bar, Artesian, and a stylish restaurant, Roux at the Landau. Free Wi-Fi is available and Oxford Circus tube station is just a 5-minute walk away.

A beautiful internal swimming pool and a spa are available for guests.

If you want to treat yourself like a king without breaking the bank, go for a luxury deal and the best-of-the-best in location, cleanliness and staff. Check it out. You’ll find the best prices clicking on the link below.

One Aldwych – A Top Choice

1 Aldwych, Westminster, London, WC2B 4BZ, United Kingdom

Booking.com rating: Superb 9.1 – Rates vary according to availability

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From the minute you step into the hotel, you will be transported into another world. The ambiance, the staff, the whole atmosphere are excellent and nothing is too much trouble. One Aldwych is an English Heritage Edwardian property a 5-minute walk from Covent Garden Underground Station. The contemporary and sumptuous bedrooms are a real dream: they all have iPod docking stations and fresh fruit and flowers which are delivered daily.

The sleek en-suite shower rooms have a mini TV and pure and natural PlanTation toiletries.

You can relax in the swimming pool with underwater music, luxury steam and sauna rooms, and a state-of-the-art health club with dedicated personal trainers. There are also 3 treatment rooms where guests may enjoy a range of relaxing treatments from Natura Bissé.

Sanderson – Penelope Cruz’s Choice

50 Berners Street, Westminster, London, W1T 3NG, United Kingdom

Booking.com rating: Superb 9.0 – Rates vary according to availability

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This fantastic designer hotel, just a 2-minute walk from Oxford Street, has hosted celebrities such as Matthew Morrison, Mariah Carey and Penelope Cruz.

Designed by Philippe Starck, the Sanderson’s rooms feature layers of soft curtains around each area. Calming landscape scenes are hung on the ceilings, while private bathrooms feature luxury toiletries.

Suka Restaurant serves authentic Malaysian cuisine. Have a drink at The Purple Bar, draped with purple silk curtains.

Covering over 9,000 square metres, the luxurious Agua Spa offers a huge array of relaxing treatments behind its soft white curtains. The modern, 24-hour gym is lined with video screens and offers complimentary bicycle hire.

M by Montcalm Shoreditch London Tech City

151-157 City Road, Hackney, London, EC1V 1JS, United Kingdom

Booking.com Rating: Superb 9/10 – Rates vary according to availability

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Probably one of the cheapest luxury options, it offers luxurious accommodation in the heart of Shoreditch, with an iconic architectural design, modern interiors and beautiful views of London; it’s ideal for celebrating a special occasion in style.

Each spacious room is en-suite with a bath or shower and everything is high-tech inside. All rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a laptop safe.

On-site the property has an exquisite bar, brasserie and restaurants.

Old Street Underground station is a 3-minute walk from the hotel.

Book it for your birthday or a special occasion: the staff will go out of their way to make it even more special.

There is an indoor pool, an amazing spa, sauna and fitness centre for guests use.

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