The Carlton Tower Jumeirah

Near the upmarket shops of Sloane Street, this high-end hotel is a 15-minute walk from Hyde Park and 1.1 miles from Buckingham Palace. Refined rooms include 40-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and sound systems, as well as free Wi-Fi and Nespresso machines. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas and balconies. Suites offer lounges and whirlpool tubs; some have kitchens, dining rooms and 24-hour butler service. There's an elegant restaurant serving traditional British cuisine, a sophisticated tearoom, and a relaxed, health-focused restaurant. Other amenities include a spa, a gym and an indoor pool, as well as a golf simulator and meeting rooms.