Curated luxury hotels in Kent

• Super-central London location
• A couple of cocktail bars
• Sustainable freebies in the rooms

The Strand Palace Hotel is in the heart of London’s theatreland, just five minutes’ walk from Covent Garden and just a little further from Trafalgar Square. It’s named after the road it finds itself on, which is one of the capital’s busiest and most famous stretches. The Strand Palace has been hosting guests since 1909 (but don’t worry, the whole place had a head-to-toe revamp in 2019, so it’s looking fresh!).

Rooms are modern and stylish, but the extras are where this place excels. You’ll find Love Cocoa chocolate bars in every room, along with reusable BottleUP water bottles. You can use these to fill up at one of the many water stations dotted all over the hotel’s seven floors. Luxe Rituals toiletries come as standard, too. Upgrade to a Deluxe room, meanwhile, and you’ll have access to a complimentary minibar.

The hotel’s restaurants and bars are popular spots for guests and Londoners alike. Haxwells plates up seabass fillets, crab linguine, burgers and salads, while the nearby tea parlour deals in bites and loose leaf tea. Joe Allen’s is the place to head for live music every Wednesday, or you can venture to the cocktail-cum-gin bar for a pre-theatre drink. And then there’s oh-so-glam Tequila Mockingbird, which boasts seriously Insta-worthy interiors and even better daily happy hours. A gym, business centre and top-quality Guest Services facility round things up.

When you stay at Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa in Dover, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle. This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal.

Located in Bromley, The Bromley Court Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Chislehurst Caves and Greenwich Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Cutty Sark and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from O2 Arena.

With a stay at The Landing Hotel in Westerham (Biggin Hill), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Surrey Hills and Down House. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Clapham Common.

With a stay at The Mandeville Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 4-minute walk from Baker Street and 6 minutes by foot from Oxford Street. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Marble Arch and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hyde Park.

A stay at Clayton Hotel City of London places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Tower of London and The Shard. This eco-friendly hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from London Eye and 3.1 mi (5 km) from The British Museum.

You'll be centrally located in London with a stay at Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge, within a 15-minute walk of Tower Bridge and Tower of London. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Borough Market and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

With a stay at Jumeirah Lowndes London, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park and 6 minutes by foot from Harrods. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hyde Park Corner and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Sloane Square.

With lovely views of the Thames Estuary, this Southend-on-Sea hotel offers free Wi-Fi, treatment rooms, and free parking. The Restaurant offers seafood specialities and classic British dishes with a contemporary twist. Guests can either dine in the Roslin Restaurant, the Bar and Lounge, or choose from one of the outdoor terraces, overlooking the Estuary.

The Roslin Beach Hotel is set on a sandy beach, just over a mile from shops and an amusement park on the vibrant seafront. Southend also boasts one of the best records for sunshine in the UK. The Garden Terrace, our beach side al fresco dining space over looks the beach. The perfect place to enjoy cocktails and tapas in the sun.

The light, airy rooms each have a flat-screen TV, telephone, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and free toiletries. Some of the Roslin’s rooms have a balcony and great sea views.

The Roslin Retreat features treatment rooms to relax and unwind throughout your stay, from specialist Elemis facials and massages to manicures and pedicures.

With a stay at art'otel London Hoxton powered by Radisson Hotels, you'll be centrally located in London – a 9-minute walk from Brick Lane and 14 minutes by foot from Columbia Road Flower Market. This spa hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Victoria Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Tower of London.

Located in London (London City Centre), Gem Fitzrovia Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Oxford Circus and The British Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Hyde Park.

In a prime location in the centre of London, Home House - Private Member's Club provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a sauna. The accommodation features nightclub and room service.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units include a safety deposit box.

At Home House - Private Member's Club you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Staff at the accommodation are available to provide guidance at the 24-hour front desk.

Popular points of interest near Home House - Private Member's Club include Madame Tussauds, Oxford Circus and Oxford Street. London City Airport is 18 km away.

Located in London (London City Centre), Gem Strathmore Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hyde Park and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kensington Palace.

With a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, London Mercer Street, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Cambridge Theatre and Donmar Warehouse. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Royal Opera House and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from London Transport Museum.

With a stay at Marygreen Manor Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Brentwood, within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Thames River. This hotel is 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Warley Country Park.

Located in Faversham, Cave Hotel & Golf Resort is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Boughton Golf Club and 9 minutes from University of Kent. This golf hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Whitstable Beach and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Whitstable Harbour.

Located in London (Southwark), Half Moon is within a 10-minute drive of Clapham Common and Thames River. This luxury inn is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from London Eye and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Big Ben.

With a stay at Clayton Hotel London Wall, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Financial District and within a 5-minute walk of Bank of England Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from London Guildhall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from London Mansion House.

With a stay at Club Quarters Hotel, Trafalgar Square, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute walk of Trafalgar Square and Charing Cross. This boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Leicester Square and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

With a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, London Bloomsbury, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Trades Union Congress Building and The Cartoon Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from The British Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shaftesbury Theatre.