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Historic Hotels in London

Places to stay in London connected to famous figures from history.

Details for historic Hazlitt's Hotel
Hazlitt’s 1718. Soho.

A clue to its historic significance is to be found within the name of this romantic little place in Frith Street. But don’t just think that its special literary connection is the only great thing about Hazlitt's.

Details for The Goring Hotel
The Goring Hotel. Belgravia.

Connections to famous power-brokers of World War II are to be found at this five-star hotel near Buckingham Palace. It's certainly a very special place to stay in London, of that you can be sure.

Details for Brown's of Mayfair
Brown's Hotel. Mayfair.

A famous old establishment with more than just a passing connection to 20th century English literature. Discover the impeccable heritage of this truly historic London hotel.

Details for The Fox Club, London
The Fox Club. Mayfair.

This former home of a renegade Georgian politician is today a chic little place to stay in the capital. Find out what this centrally located boutique accommodation offers the visitor to London.

Details for The Langham, London
The Langham. Marylebone.

A grand hotel with grand guest book to match, The Langham also boasts its own little slice of World War II history. Discover more about the past of this iconic London landmark.

Details for The Cadogan
The Cadogan Hotel. Knightsbridge.

This five star hotel in Sloane Street has a tale or two of scandal and the scandalous to tell. After all, Royal trysts and one of the most infamous arrests of the late 19th century both took place at The Cadogan.

Details for The Rose and Crown, Wimbledon
The Rose and Crown. Wimbledon.

In its early days this fine old inn was known as The Sign of the Rose, and by the 19th century it had become one of the capital's most notable literary hotspots.

Details for Cannizaro House Hotel
Cannizaro House. Wimbledon.

Though largely rebuilt in the early 20th century, the many famous names from Georgian and Victorian England who once frequented Cannizaro House would recognise it and the setting today.

Details for the historic Red Lion, Hillingdon
The Red Lion. Hillingdon.

There aren’t that many old inns still offering accommodation in London, but The Red Lion is certainly one of them - and with an interesting royal connection, too.

Details for Grim's Dyke Hotel, London
Grim's Dyke Hotel. Harrow.

Four-star rated, this out-of-town country house hotel is still within easy reach of the bustling metropolis. Stay here and you’ll be in the former home of one of music’s iconic lyricists.

Details for The Old Manor House
The Old Manor House. Shepperton.

There can't be many properties in the London area offering bed and breakfast accommodation that are as historic as this. After all, the founder of the Tudor dynasty is reputed to have frequented the place.

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The Connaught. Westminster.

Page to follow. Historic connection: Charles de Gaulle. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com

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Claridge's. Mayfair.

Page to follow. Historic connection: Queen Victoria, Sir Winston Churchill. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com

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The Ritz. Green Park.

Page to follow. Historic connection: Sir Winston Churchill, Eisenhower, De Gaulle, Tallulah Bankhead, Edward VII, Anna Pavlova. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com

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The Savoy. Westminster.

Page to follow. Historic connection: Monet, Churchill. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com

How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in London that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.
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