Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel

Set against the serene backdrop of a leafy London square, yet just yards from Knightsbridge's most fashionable stores, this chic, contemporary retreat offers sumptuous Mediterranean dining, a vibrant, welcoming bar, and a collection of superbly appointed bedrooms and suites, featuring many special touches. Despite the very exclusive neighbourhood where it is found, the Jumeirah Lowndes is intimate and unstuffy, a friendly and well-run hotel that feels more privately owned than belonging to an international chain. Interiors are original, attractive, and avoid the excesses and formality of more traditional luxury hotels by taking their inspiration from the four seasons.

Eighty-seven luxurious bedrooms, including a number of elegant suites, each take their inspiration from nature's changing seasons. Their sense of tranquillity is constrasted by the vibrant, Mediterranean welcome of Mimosa Bar & Restaurant. A triumph of effortless style, Mimosa Bar could be called the heart of the hotel, and the adjoining restaurant serves modern, sumptuous Mediterranean cuisine, complete with al fresco dining on the terrace. The hotel features an intimate and flexible event room, available for private dining, cocktail functions or confidential meetings. Finally, guests enjoy unlimited access to The Peak Health Club & Spa at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, adjacent to the hotel.

Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is situated in the highly exclusive area of Belgravia Village, close to its sister hotel, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower. It is just a short stroll from here to the fashionable shopping areas of Knightsbridge and Chelsea as well as Hyde Park and only a short taxi ride to the West End, the City and London's major attractions, including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Tate Gallery.