The Stafford London, London

The Stafford London occupies three 17th-century town houses and a Carriage House set around a cobbled courtyard. Each room is decorated in a traditional English style with a Bose Wave CD player and a satellite TV. The hotel offers 105 rooms, including suites in the main house and carriage house rooms overlooking the courtyard.

The Game Bird restaurant serves modern British cuisine under Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines. The American Bar is one of the longest-surviving cocktail establishments in London, offering a classic Anglo-American atmosphere. A 380-year-old wine cellar provides exclusive tasting experiences and private dining for events.

The hotel sits on a quiet street in St James's, next to Green Park and within walking distance of Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. Bond Street's designer boutiques, West End theatres, and cultural galleries are all a short walk away. The award-winning concierge service arranges theatre tickets, museum memberships, and personalised tours of the historic wine cellars.

The hotel is family-friendly with babysitting services and kids' meal options available on request. Guests have access to a Technogym fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment. Walking tours of the surrounding royal parks and historic streets are offered from the hotel.

The hotel provides meeting and banquet facilities for private functions and celebrations. Private dining rooms in The Game Bird and the wine cellar accommodate corporate dinners and events. A dedicated business centre and fax/photocopying services are available for business travellers.

Rating: 5 AA Red Stars

Dining: Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines in The Game Bird

Cellar: 380-year-old wine cellar with private tastings

Bar: American Bar, one of London's oldest cocktail bars

Concierge: Award-winning service for tickets and tours

Location: Adjacent to Green Park, near Buckingham Palace

Fitness: Technogym facility on-site