On a quiet street in Notting Hill, stands this converted neo-classical mansion. It hardly looks like a hotel, yet it enjoys a worldwide reputation as the most exclusive hideaway hotel in London. The Portobello Hotel was founded in 1971, by Tim and Cathy Herring, designed by Julie Hodgess and is run by managing partner Johnny Ekperigin, along with the equally famous Julie's restaurant.

The Avalon Hotel is in a beautiful Georgian crescent with rooms overlooking Cartwright Gardens. You will be in a quiet garden square in Bloomsbury and close to London's many attractions. Prices start at £29 per room and include a hearty and satisfying English Breakfast. (You can almost skip lunch!).

The Royal Park Hotel is located at 3 Westbourne Terrace, Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park, London, W2 3UL. Located within a two-minute walk of the Heathrow check-in desks at Paddington Station, The Royal Park is the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of this major hub.