The Clermont, Victoria

A 2-minute walk from Victoria train and tube station, this elegant Victorian hotel is less than a mile from both Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Refined rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players, plus iPod docks, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Some suites have free-standing baths. Upgraded quarters include access to a lounge with free breakfast, snacks and drinks. A laid-back restaurant serves classic British fare. There’s also a chic cocktail bar, and a traditional lounge offering afternoon tea. Other amenities include a gym and 9 meeting rooms.