If you're heading to London for Valentine's Day, we've scoped out five of the best romantic hotels to complete the perfect loved-up weekend.
Mike Warburton
Date published: 4th Feb 2016
Photo: St James Hotel and Club
Valentine's Day is very nearly upon us, the day where every couple in the land focus their attentions on each other, and celebrate that crazy little thing called love.
There aren't many places better to spend it than London, which boasts more romantic activities than anywhere else in the country. From theatre shows to trips on the London Eye, art galleries to world class restaurants, London really is a hotbed of culture and romance. Head here for Valentine's Day events in London.
But of course, you'll need somewhere great to stay after the day draws to a close, so if you're planning a romantic day or weekend in the big smoke, we've homed in on five hotels we highly recommend to make Valentine's Day 2016 extra special.
Photo: The Wesley
The ideal hotel following a day of sightseeing and travelling around London, The Wesley has comfort and relaxation at its core, with over 100 double rooms complete with luxurious en suite facilities, and located two minutes from Euston Station, in the midst of tourist traps like London Zoo, The British Library and Madame Tussauds. Book your stay here.
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Located in the quiet and leafy area of Little Venice, a mere five minute walk from Paddington Station, The Colonnade is a cracking four star hotel that has the feel of a private, luxury London residence but with all the comforts of a classy, lavish hotel. If you're after some privacy and quiet time after a day of romantic exploits The Colonnade is well worth taking a close look at. Warwick Avenue tube station is just two minutes away, linking you up with the rest of the city. Find out more here.
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Featuring affordable prices, great location, and everything you could want from a four star hotel stay in London, Hotel Russell in Bloomsbury gives you all that and more. The building itself is steeped in history and heritage, immersing you fully in the city's past, but its newly refurbished, modern interior gives you all the comforts of home. Located in the centre, hot spots like the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral and Harrods are all close by, making it the perfect base for a romantic day out.
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Set in the uber-cool, cultural focus of Shoreditch, the Ace Hotel is a glorious five star property immersed in artistic values. The design is inspired by a range of movements, from UK punk to the clean modernism of Bauhaus, via bold, graphic Vorticism - it perfectly mirrors its artistic surroundings. If art galleries, theatre and fashion are big in your other half's lives, The Ace Hotel is hard to beat. And to seal the deal, the best bagels in the world are located a few steps away on Brick Lane. Head here for bookings.
Photo: StJamesHotelandClub.com
The luxurious five star town house hotel exudes style and elegance, from its Michelin star restaurant and impressive art collection to its location in a quiet quiet cul-de-sac near Mayfair and Buckingham Palace. The hotel's notoriously friendly staff will be attentive to your every need, whilst stunning decor and high end comfort is guaranteed to end your Valentine's Day in the best way possible. Learn more here.
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