Known for its thriving nightlife, music and fashion scene, London’s Soho is one of the city’s most beloved neighbourhoods. Staying here means not only basing yourself in the midst of the capital’s West End, Chinatown and some of its most famous shopping streets, but you’ll also have Soho’s eateries, pubs and boutiques on your doorstep.
Here are 10 of the best hotels in Soho London in 2024.
Ham Yard Hotel
1 Ham Yard, London W1D 7DT
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In the midst of Soho and a stone’s throw from glitzy Mayfair, is a beautiful boutique hotel, centred around a tree-filled garden and a dazzling bronze sculpture by famous Tony prize-winning sculptor Tony Cragg. The walls and furniture are printed with owner-designer Kit Kemp’s iconic patterns, while the hotel also boasts its own restaurant, bar, library and “soholistic” spa.
Kettner’s Townhouse
29 Romilly St, London W1D 5AL
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First established as a French brasserie way back in 1867—and one-time hangout for the likes of Oscar Wilde, Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie— reopened in 2018 after a short closure. With 33 bedrooms ranging from “tiny” to a “Jacobian Suite” with its own private entrance, the Soho hotel now features a revamped champagne bar, piano bar and a British-meets-Mediterranean restaurant courtesy of The Clarence Tavern.
The Soho Hotel
4 Richmond Mews, London W1D 3DH
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, located on an unassuming Soho backstreet, features 96 individually designed bedrooms and suites, filled with owner-designer Kit Kemp’s country house style interiors. As well as housing its own restaurant, bar and afternoon tea service, The Soho Hotel has a 100-seat secret cinema.
The London EDITION
10 Berners St, London W1T 3NP
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dubs itself “the new generation of luxury”. Its 173 guest rooms feature oak floors, wood-panelled walls and custom furnishings for a cabin-like feel. The hotel’s restaurant, Berners Tavern, is helmed by Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton, while its Lobby and Punch Room bars serve up bespoke speciality cocktails.
Dean Street Townhouse
69-71 Dean St, London W1D 3SE
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is a countrified townhouse hotel, featuring 39 rooms with original Georgian features from fireplaces to vintage marble cladding. The rooms are also fitted with freestanding bathtubs and four-poster beds, while the on-site restaurant caters for all your British culinary needs: from traditional Sunday roasts to a class afternoon tea service.
Sanderson London
50 Berners St, London W1T 3NG
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Set inside a landmark 1950s building, is a chic Soho hotel with a playful feel. Their all-day restaurant serves food from dusk till dawn, guests can join their iconic “Mad Hatter’s” afternoon tea experience, while the Japanese-style courtyard garden is the perfect place to sip on a house cocktail.
Hazlitt’s
6 Frith St, London W1D 3JA
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A quintessentially English stay, is spread across four Georgian townhouses just off Soho Square. Named after the 18th century essayist William Hazzlit, the 30-bedroom hotel features four-poster beds, antique furniture and freestanding bathtubs. There’s a bar, a library and (of course) a house cat—Sir Godfrey.
Mimi’s Hotel Soho
56 Frith St, London W1D 3AJ
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Located in the heart of Soho, is a budget-friendly stay with the ornate, luxurious feel of a much more expensive hotel. With seven categories of rooms ranging from “tiny” to “luxe”, each one boasts stylish interiors, while Henson’s Bar on the ground floor has a low-lit boudoir-like vibe, complete with oak flooring and crackling fireplace.
Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel
20 Warwick St, London W1B 5NF
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, set in a former MI5 research building, calls itself “London’s original rock n’ roll hotel”. Originally setup in 2009 as a boutique hotel for music industry insiders, the hotel joins two Georgian townhouses, fitted with music-inspired interiors across its 30 guest rooms and suites. It also has a restaurant steered by three-time Michelin-starred chef Garry Hollihead, a 24-hour bar, and a multi-level terrace with a private jacuzzi.
Courthouse Hotel London
19, 21 Great Marlborough St, London W1F 7HL
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This five-star, 116-room hotel operates within the walls of a Grade II-listed, former magistrates court. Retaining many of its original historical features, has added a spa and sauna, a rooftop cocktail bar, and even a 100-person private cinema, which hosts a popular cult film club. It also has its own Asian fusion restaurant, Silk, situated in a converted courtroom and site for trials involving John Lennon, Oscar Wilde and Mick Jagger.
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