
Stylish stays in London —
The Ampersand Hotel, which opened in August 2012, features a new patisserie area, an underground cocktail bar, a library, a game room and a high-tech, 24-hour gym.

Stylish stays in London —
Thompson Hotels transplanted New York cool to London when it launched the modern, 85-room Belgraves in February 2012 in London's ritzy Belgravia neighborhood.

Stylish stays in London —
The Bulgari eschews British florals and Empire-era chintz for a modernized 1920s look.

Stylish stays in London —
The opulent Louis XVI decor and detailing of Café Royal, which opened in December 2012 and is nestled between Soho and Mayfair, is the work of British architect David Chipperfield.

Stylish stays in London —
The opulent 294-room Corinthia Hotel -- once home to the Ministry of Defense -- reopened in the spring of 2011.

Stylish stays in London —
The Dorset Square Hotel was recently gutted and redesigned with chic, slightly eccentric touches.

Stylish stays in London —
La Suite West offers relaxing rooms with handsome gray marble tubs, black lacquer shutters and fabrics in deep violet and brown hues, all thanks to British designer Anouska Hempel.


