andaz
london

Set in a grand Victorian building on a road lined with bars and restaurants, this chic hotel dating from 1884 sits next to London Liverpool Street train station. It's 4 miles from Buckingham Palace.

Polished rooms have flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities, as well as minibars with complimentary drinks and snacks. Suites add sitting and dining areas; upgraded suites offer Nespresso machines. Room service and in-room spa treatments are available.

Dining options include a fashionable brasserie, a Japanese eatery, a wine lounge and a traditional pub. Other amenities include a fitness centre and steam rooms.