Park International Hotel

Set in a row of Victorian-era townhouses, this elegant hotel is a 4-minute walk from Gloucester Road tube station, 10 minutes from both the Natural History and Victoria and Albert Museums, and a mile from the posh shops of Knightsbridge. Modern rooms have air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, with flat-screen TVs, fridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some rooms have Nespresso machines. Chic suites add sitting areas and breakfast-in-bed options. Continental or full cooked breakfast is included. The hotel also has a chic piano bar/restaurant serving all-day Asian/British pub fare and afternoon teas.