Cheval Three Quays

Set right on the north bank of the Thames, this five-star showstopper puts you in one of London’s most eye-catching spots, practically next door to the Tower of London and a short stroll from Tower Bridge. Tower Hill Underground is nearby too, so hopping between the City, the South Bank and the West End is wonderfully easy. This is the kind of location that makes sightseeing feel almost suspiciously effortless, with St Katharine Docks, Borough Market and riverside walks all close enough to work into your day without much planning at all.

Back at your five-star city pad, expect it to be sleek, polished and quietly luxurious, with the sort of set-up that feels more grown-up London residence than standard city hotel. There’s an on-site fitness suite, free Wi-Fi and concierge-style support to keep everything ticking along smoothly, while the big talking point is the setting itself, with many stays looking out across the Thames towards Tower Bridge and the skyline beyond.