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The 5 Best Hotels with a View in London
Best Hotels with a View in London: chosen on merit by Lamplit London.
In short: our top picks are Shangri-La The Shard, Sea Containers London and The Berkeley. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Some London hotels sell the city itself, from the clouds above the Shard to a river view across to the Houses of Parliament. These are the best hotels with a view in London, where the window is half the reason to book.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Shangri-La The Shard | London Bridge | ££££ |
| Sea Containers London | South Bank | £££ |
| The Berkeley | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
| Park Plaza Westminster Bridge | Waterloo | £££ |
| Cheval Three Quays | Tower Hill | ££££ |
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Editor’s choice
Shangri-La The Shard
Why we pick itWestern Europe's highest hotel, with staggering views and an infinity pool in the clouds.
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Sea Containers London
Why we pick itA glamorous riverside hotel with a rooftop bar looking across to St Paul's.
Worth knowingA lifestyle hotel rather than a grand one, with rooms comfortable rather than large and categories varying enough that it pays to check carefully.
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The Berkeley
Why we pick itA glamorous Knightsbridge institution with a rooftop pool over the city skyline.
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge
Why we pick itA large, modern hotel with sweeping views across the river to Big Ben.
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Cheval Three Quays
Why we pick itLuxury riverside apartments with picture-window views of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
Before you book
Ask specifically for a high, view-facing room when you book, as rates and outlooks vary floor by floor. Sunset and the lit-up skyline are the prize.
Common questions
What are the best hotels with a view in London?
Shangri-La The Shard is our editor's choice: Western Europe's highest hotel, with staggering views and an infinity pool in the clouds. Shangri-La The Shard, Sea Containers London and The Berkeley lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
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