London was the first city I visited on my first trip to Europe. As soon as we landed, it felt like a European city that would be easy to live in. Very similar to Singapore for Asia. In this best London hotels guide, I share properties from the major hotel brands that you can book with points. You can also find more London hotels here.
For those of you who are new to this series, I cover other hotels in cities I’ve visited. Traveling to other cities in Europe? Here’s my best Lisbon Portugal hotels guide. Flying to Southeast Asia? Check out my best Ho Chi Minh Vietnam hotels, best Siem Reap hotels, best Bangkok hotels, and best Singapore hotels guides.
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Credit Cards to Use at these Best London Hotels
American Express, Chase, and Citi lead the pack of transferable point programs. Each bank offers credit cards with high earn rates in relevant bonus categories for your spending.
The AmEx Gold earns 4x points on dining and US grocery stores. You earn 3x points on dining and travel with the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Citi Premier cardmembers earn 3x points on airfare, hotels, gas stations, restaurants, and grocery stores starting August 23, 2020.
Best London Hotels
Hilton
Conrad London St. James
76,000-80,000 Hilton points lands you a free award night at the Conrad London St. James. Cash rates during the peak travel dates average $364. As a hotel guest, you have access to a British restaurant, a pub-style bar, afternoon tea, and a gym.
Hyatt
Great Scotland Yard Hotel
The category 6 Great Scotland Yard Hotel averages $558 during peak travel dates. By using 25,000 points per night, you not only save a ton of cash but also receive solid value. Amenities available to guests include 2 restaurants, a bar, and a gym.
Flemings Mayfair
Paying cash may be the way to go when you book a room at the Flemings Mayfair as rates average $140 during peak travel dates. Using 25,000 points per night at this category 6 hotel does not represent a good deal if cash rates are this low. There’s a restaurant and a gym available to hotel guests.
IHG
Hotel Indigo London
60,000 points per night are what you need to book a free night at Hotel Indigo London. Or you can pay an average of $365 during peak travel dates if you are low on points. Hotel guests have access to a restaurant and a cocktail bar.
Marriott
Bankside Hotel, Autograph Collection
You can book the category 7 Bankside Hotel with 50,000-70,000 points per night during peak travel dates. Another option is to pay an average of $432 per night. As a hotel guest, amenities available to you include a restaurant and a gym.
Great Northern Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
The Great Northern Hotel traces its routes back to 1854. Guests at this boutique hotel have access to three bars and a British restaurant. You can book this hotel with either $386 cash or 48,000-58,000 points per night during peak travel dates.
Common London Hotels Questions
What are the best hotels near London Eye?
The London Marriott Hotel County Hall, The Trafalgar St. James London, Great Scotland Yard Hotel, and Crowne Plaza London – the City are some of the best points hotels near the London Eye.
What are the best hotels near The British Museum?
The London EDITION, Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Crowne Plaza London – Kings Cross, and The Waldorf Hilton, London are some of the best points hotels near the British Museum.
What are the best luxury hotels in London?
The Conrad London St. James, Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Flemings Mayfair, Hotel Indigo London, Bankside Hotel, and Great Northern Hotel are some of the best luxury hotels in Lond.
Conclusion on the Best London Hotels
It comes as no surprise that London is flooded with points hotels that you can book across all major hotel brands. Hyatt is likely to offer the highest cents per point value followed by Marriott, IHG, and Hilton.
Which hotels make your best London Hotels list? Do you have a favorite points hotel in London? Please let me know in the comments or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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