Brown's Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel

In central London, a short stroll from Bond Street and Green Park. Major sights are within easy walking distance — Green Park is about 4 minutes on foot and Buckingham Palace is roughly 12 minutes. This family-friendly, pet-friendly luxury address drops you steps from Piccadilly, Oxford Street and the West End.

One hundred fifteen individually decorated rooms mix classic style with modern tech — iPod docks, minibars and 49-inch LED TVs. Sleep on Select Comfort beds dressed in Egyptian cotton and down; bathrooms feature shower/tub combos, rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Some rooms include DVD players and bathrobes for extra comfort.

Relax at a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials, or hit the fitness center. There’s a library, playrooms for kids, babysitting (surcharge) and wedding services. Concierge and a complimentary shuttle within 2 km keep city logistics easy — plus a doctor on call and laundry/dry-cleaning available.

A 24-hour business center and express check-in cater to work trips. Complimentary wired internet is available; meeting rooms and a 2,702 sq ft conference center handle events and small conferences.

Two on-site restaurants including Charlie’s, which serves Italian dishes, and a bar/lounge for evening drinks. 24-hour room service keeps things effortless, and English breakfast is offered daily (fee applies). Expect a mix of Italian and local flavors on the menu.