The Rathbone Hotel, Fitzrovia  

Tucked into Fitzrovia in central London, The Rathbone Hotel puts you a 3-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road and about 11 minutes on foot to the British Museum. Oxford Street and Leicester Square sit roughly 0.7 miles away, so shopping and West End nights are close at hand.

This boutique hotel offers 72 rooms with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms stocked with designer toiletries, slippers and hair dryers. The lobby features a fireplace, rooms vary by category, and an elevator makes upper floors accessible.

On-site restaurant, bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli keep things easy; continental breakfast is available for a fee. Concierge and a tour desk can book excursions, and practical services include laundry, dry cleaning and a safe-deposit box.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms include desks and in-room phones for working while you’re in town.

Eat on-site at the hotel restaurant or grab a light bite from the deli; unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served weekdays 7:00–10:00 AM and weekends 8:00–11:00 AM (fee applies).