Threadneedles, Autograph Collection

In the centre of London’s financial district, this 5-star Victorian boutique hotel features a stained glass dome dating back to 1856, and offers a bar, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Saint-Paul's Cathedral is a 14-minute walk away. 

With views of the city, the bedrooms at Threadneedles, Autograph Collection ® are packed with striking amenities including an iPod docking station and plasma TV. Guests also get bathrobes and slippers, free luxury toiletries, free water and free newspaper. 

The Oyster Bar & Grill Room is a new concept by Marco Pierre White that looks to build on the history of Wheeler’s, which is famed for being the oldest fish brand in the world. It is not just for fish lovers, there is plenty of meat on the menu too. 

Bank and Liverpool Underground Station, London Bridge and many other attractions are a 5-minute walk away. The famous Tower of London and Tower Bridge are both less than a kilometer from the hotel.