Meliã White House Hotel

The excitement of the city is on your doorstep when you stay in this thoughtfully converted, 1930s, Grade 11-listed London-landmark building in a quiet ‘oasis’ just off the Marylebone Road. The hotel’s architects have retained its art deco style throughout the interior, too, with spacious rooms and muted colours. With nearly 600 rooms and 112 apartments, Meliã White House occupies most of a city block, but its recent restoration evokes a feeling of intimacy. In the area known as The Level, there’s a lounge with all-day tapas, drinks, casual dining, snacks and afternoon tea, and personalised service at hand to help with busy days sightseeing and shopping. Relax in the hotel’s ’35 Bar & Lounge with a cocktail or in Arado restaurant, and savour a Spanish wine from an interesting and well-priced wine list to complement dishes of harissa lamb, roasted vegetable paella or grilled octopus.

Words by Rosemary Baron.

Doubles from £179. +44 207 391 3000, melia.com