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8 of the most foodie hotels in London for the ultimate staycation
- Gina Jackson
Published: July 28, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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From modern boltholes to iconic bucket list stays, this is where foodies should stay in London
London's hotels have quietly become some of the city's most exciting places to eat, offering everything from Michelin-starred flagships to buzzy new brasseries and hidden cocktail bars worth booking a staycation around. Gina Jackson, born-and-bred Londoner and author of London Hotels, has slept in a lot of hotel beds across the capital. Below, she rounds up her favourite foodie sleepovers – from design-led boltholes to five-star grande dames – offering the best destination restaurants, standout bars and full fry-ups worth getting out of bed for.
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8 of the most foodie hotels in London for the ultimate staycation
The Newman, Fitzrovia
In a nutshell: Slick design-led stay that’s slap bang in central London
Food and drink: At the heart of this hotel sits Brasserie Angelica: an all-day brasserie that serves elevated British-European dishes in a sleek marble and brass-toned space. Curl up on one of the woven leather banquettes and tuck into chicken pie and hearty cuts of meat, or pick something from the sandwich trolley at lunchtimes.
In the evenings, slip downstairs for cocktails and live music at The Gambit: the hotel’s sultry subterranean bar that feels like you’ve stepped into the belly of a ship.
What the rooms are like: Rooms are outfitted in dark timber, geometric patterns and shiny stainless steel surfaces. There are subtle references to the neighbourhood beyond, such as bespoke headboards featuring playful, knobbled detailing that mirrors the bangles once stacked along the arms of Nancy Cunard, one of the area’s more eccentric personalities.
Huge flat screen TVs and well-stocked minibars (think artisan snacks and CBD patches) make it difficult to leave your room at all. For sweeping views over Fitzrovia, you’ll want to book one of the terrace suites – or go all out and bag the penthouse, which has its own rooftop sauna.
What’s for breakfast? Tuck into hearty breakfasts at Brasserie Angelica: think full fry-ups, flakey cinnamon buns inspired by Copenhagen’s famous Hart Bageri, and ricotta pancakes swimming in caramel and honeycomb butter.
Neighbourhood gems: When it comes to exploring, you have the best of central London on your doorstep, with Soho and Marylebone unfolding in either direction. Dine on elevated West African tasting menus at Akoko or head to Ottolenghi-owned restaurant ROVI for vegetable-led cooking, before dipping into Fitzrovia’s gallery scene.
Rooms from £695. Check rates and availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com
Raffles London at The OWO, Whitehall
In a nutshell: Old-world hotel with bags of history
Food and drink: Situated in the Old War Office – MI5’s former HQ, and where Winston Churchill called the shots during WWII – this behemoth of a building overlooking Whitehall oozes grandeur. Inside, underneath the glistening chandelier and sweeping Italianate staircase, a network of corridors spans out to no less than nine different places to eat and drink.
Three are helmed by renowned Mauro Colagreco, including his self-named Michelin-starred restaurant, and Saison, an all-day Mediterranean spot in the building's former library. Sink into The Drawing Room for afternoon tea, head up to the rooftop for sushi at Kioku by Endo, or slip downstairs to Spy Bar, the residents-only hangout hidden behind a locked door in the basement.
What the rooms are like: Red-carpeted staircases and checkered corridors lead upstairs to the hotel’s 120 bedrooms. Expect mahogany panelling offset with creamy fabrics and tartan checks, plus discreetly tucked-away tech (a flat-screen inside the bathroom mirror, so you can watch from the bath), Azzi Glasser body lotions and fully stocked minibars. Of the 39 suites, the most sought-after are designed by interior hotshot Thierry Despont and named after Britain's leading politicians and military figures.
What's for breakfast? Elegant buffets are served at mural-wrapped Saison: a curated spread of homemade granolas, warm madeleines and artfully arranged bagels.
Neighborhood gems: From here, you're within a short stroll of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Covent Garden. Wander across to Temple for dinner on the terrace at Toklas, or head to Corner Shop for relaxed lunches and excellent baked goods by Populations Bakery.
Rooms from £900. Check rates and availability at raffles.com
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NoMad London, Covent Garden
In a nutshell: A whimsical West End stay
Food and drink: Twenty8 NoMad is the all-day brasserie sitting at the heart of the hotel: a soaring, glass-roofed atrium decked out with greenery and plush velvety interiors, where a menu of modern American dishes with a French nod is served. Feast on steak frites and seafood towers before slipping over to Latin American-inspired cocktail bar Side Hustle for post-dinner tipples.
What the rooms are like: Bedrooms have been designed by New York duo Roman and Williams, whose maximalist British-meets-Manhattan aesthetic – draped velvet curtains, handsome bedsteads, and bathrooms tiled in gold mosaics – oozes timeless glamour. Rooms overlook Bow Street or the atrium below; the spectacular Royal Opera House suite (which is split-level and features a freestanding tub and views of neighbouring Royal Opera House) is worth the upgrade.
What’s for breakfast? Thick breakfast sandwiches and eggs Royale. Save room for the fluffy American-style poppy seed pancakes topped with berry compote and Chantilly cream, which are some of the best in London.
Neighbourhood gems: The Royal Opera House sits directly opposite the hotel, with a clutch of West End theatres just steps away too. For elevated Italian fare, head to Burro for dinner and pick up baked goods at Arome, before going south to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery.
Rooms from £495. Check rates and availability at booking.com or hilton.com
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Rosewood London, Holborn
In a nutshell: Edwardian grande dame turned five-star sleepover
Food and drink: Holborn Dining Room is where the hotel earns its foodie credentials: a red leather boothed British brasserie with a dedicated pie kitchen tucked to one side (The Pie Room) famous for handcrafted British classics, with pie-making masterclasses to boot. Across the cobblestoned courtyard, Scarfes Bar is one of London's most storied cocktail dens: think velvet armchairs, fireside seating and Gerald Scarfe's cartoonish murals covering every wall.
What the rooms are like: The hotel's centrepiece marble staircase – crafted from seven varieties of Italian Pavonazzo, and an original feature of the building – sweeps up to the bedrooms above. Palatial pads are outfitted in dark timbers and creamy linens (pillowcases are hand-stitched with each guest’s initials), alongside marble-clad bathrooms featuring deep bathtubs. Signature Suites and Houses (some spread across multiple floors, and ranging up to eight bedrooms) come with personal butler service.
What’s for breakfast? Hotel guests can enjoy breakfast in the residents-only Mirror Room, with buttery pastries, full English fry-ups and flat whites served against the space’s mirrored backdrop.
Neighbourhood gems: The hotel sits at the crossroads of Covent Garden, Bloomsbury and the City – meaning you're just minutes from Sir John Soane's Museum and the British Museum. Wander along Lamb’s Conduit Street, browsing its independent boutiques, before stopping for dinner at Noble Rot or Honey & Co.
Rooms from £800. Check rates and availability at booking.com
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Beaverbrook Town House, Chelsea
In a nutshell: Boutique townhouse turned theatrical hideaway
Food and drink: There's just one restaurant here, but it's a very good one: The Fuji Grill, a Japanese omakase counter that's one of Chelsea's best-kept secrets. Relax among the leather banquettes and pistachio panelling and slurp down silky sashimi and freshly cut sushi rolls, or splash out on the 12-course omakase at the chef's counter. Round it off with a nightcap at adjoining Sir Frank's Bar, where you can sink a tipple on the plush pink sofas.
What the rooms are like: This bijou boutique stay has just 14 rooms, each named after a London theatre and dressed in interior designer Nicola Harding's signature mash-up of dizzying prints, bold licks of colour and touchy-feely fabrics. There are canopied four-posters, draped curtains and flat-screen TVs that pop out from the end of the bed and swivel round. Bathrooms are clad in rainbow tiles, featuring walk-in showers and Bamford toiletries, and complimentary minibars come stocked with artisan treats (Joe & Seph's popcorn and homemade chocolates).
What’s for breakfast? Avocado toast or eggs any way you like them, washed down with zingy juice shots.
Neighbourhood gems: You're just minutes from Chelsea's buzziest addresses: the King's Road, the Saatchi Gallery and Pavilion Road's best restaurants are all a leisurely stroll away, while Harrods and Harvey Nichols are just ten minutes down the street. Head to Martino’s for all-day dining in a seriously swanky space, or Corenucopia by Clare Smyth for a Michelin-starred take on British bistro dishes.
Rooms from £580. Check rates and availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com
The Connaught, Mayfair
The Connaught is one of the winners of our olive Travel&Taste Awards 2026, find the full list here
In a nutshell: Mayfair mainstay known for its standout service
Food and drink: Three Michelin stars belong to Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, the hotel’s standout restaurant, where the chef's seasonally changing tasting menus celebrate produce from farmers, makers and growers she selects personally. Across the corridor, The Connaught Bar – a repeat winner in the World's 50 Best Bars, and famed for its martini trolley – pours expert cocktails in a dark-green leather, mirror-panelled setting. For more classic British fare, head to The Connaught Grill, where you’ll dine on wild seabass en croute and thick cuts of meat.
What the rooms are like: Suites and rooms have been designed by a slew of celebrated designers; while rooms vary in style, with running themes throughout including cocooning fabrics, marble bathrooms and sweeping views over the skyline. Book a suite to guarantee royal treatment; suite guests are all looked after by personal butlers on hand to help you unpack, shine your shoes and even pour your favourite martini in-suite.
What's for breakfast? Either downstairs in the hotel's all-day dining room, or wheeled up to your suite on a silver-service tray at the hour of your choosing: flakey pastries from the hotel’s Nicolas Rouzard bakery, and eggs however you like them.
Neighbourhood gems: You're in the heart of Mayfair Village, with Mount Street's slick boutiques on your doorstep and Bond Street's flagship stores a short stroll north. For lunch, head to Audley Public House for pimped-up pub grub – just above it is sister spot Mount Street Restaurant, where the walls are covered in priceless artworks and you’ll dine on elegant British fare.
Rooms from £930. Check rates and availability at booking.com
The Ned, the City of London
In a nutshell: Pleasure-seeking playground in the heart of the Square Mile
Food and drink: Ten dining destinations span The Ned, most of them clustered under the vaulted, forest-green verdite ceilings of the former bank hall (a spectacle in itself, where original banking counters subtly divide the restaurants around a central bandstand hosting live music each evening).
Choose between fresh sushi at Kaia, elevated British fare at Millie's Lounge, or all-American burgers on the red-leather booths at Electric Bar & Diner. Come evening, slip downstairs to The Parlour, the hotel’s seductive cabaret club, for cocktails and jazz.
What the rooms are like: Bedrooms are dressed in rich mahogany woods, draped curtains and tasselled Victorian lampshades. There’s old-world glamour in spades (think mirrored drinks cabinets and glittering chandeliers) without interiors feeling dated. Expect all of the Soho House signatures (fluffy bathrobes, a make-your-own G&T bar, endless Cowshed amenities). For the ultimate sleepover, bag yourself one of the Grand Heritage Suites, which feature soaring canopied four-posters and freestanding tubs.
What's for breakfast? Head to Millie’s Lounge for full fry-ups and avocado toast or time your stay for a Sunday and settle in for the hotel’s famous Ned's Feast: an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet with unlimited oysters, perfectly cooked roasts and all the trimmings.
Neighbourhood gems: You're within a short stroll of St Paul's Cathedral, the Millennium Bridge (cross it for sweeping London skyline views and a visit to Tate Modern), and the Barbican, an icon of Brutalist architecture, with ever-evolving exhibitions and concerts. For a Michelin-starred dinner championing the best of British produce, visit Restaurant St Bart’s; alternatively, Bloomberg Arcade plays host to a line-up of more casual but reliably good eateries: Koya, Bao, and Brigadiers.
Rooms from £425. Check rates and availability at booking.com
1 Hotel Mayfair, Mayfair
In a nutshell: Modern, eco-minded Mayfair stay
Food and drink: Dovetale is the hotel's flagship restaurant, where the menu is grounded in seasonal, locally sourced British produce. There are British-meets-American weekend brunches (think avocado on an everything bagel and chicken and waffles), hearty Sunday roasts and an indulgent knickerbocker glory trolley that gets wheeled tableside.
For pre-dinner drinks, curl up on the shaggy sheepskin-clad armchairs at cocktail bar Dover Yard, which doubles up as a lounge space for freelancers to tap away on laptops during the day.
What the rooms are like: Rooms lean into the brand's stripped-back, Scandi-style DNA: signature hallmarks include reclaimed wood, natural linens, leafy plants and lots of natural light, thanks to glossy floor-to-ceiling windows. Some of the larger suites boast private outdoor terraces, while the trio of Green Park Penthouses offer panoramic park views. Bathrooms are generously stocked with Bamford toiletries.
What's for breakfast? Head to Dovetale for homemade pastries, eggs any style and stacks of American-style pancakes, all washed down with juice shots.
Neighbourhood gems: Green Park sits directly across from the hotel, with St James's Park and Hyde Park both within an easy stroll. Head down Piccadilly to shop at Fortnum & Mason and peruse the exhibitions at the Royal Academy. For lunch, tuck into classic French fare at Maison Francois, or head in the other direction to elevated Greek restaurant MAZA, or to Gymkhana for Michelin-starred Indian fine dining.
Rooms from £700. Check rates and availability at booking.com
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