Durley House

Durley House is a London find, an intimate all-suite hotel that's right in the heart of fashionable Knightsbridge, yet feels like an English country house. With only 11 spacious suites, each with their own sitting room, open fire, antique furnishings and plush fabric wallpapers, this boutique retreat offers the chance to enjoy the best of London in a relaxed, home-like setting. Each suite also comes with a sofa bed and well-equipped kitchen—ideal if you're traveling with children—and full technological capabilities for the busy executive. There's no restaurant, but 24-hour room service can deliver a picnic for sunny days in the garden, dinner in your suite, and even popcorn and brownies for a late-night movie. And it's just a credit card's toss to Harrods, Harvey Nichols and all the great Sloane Street stores. Other than the dreary exterior, it's a great urban oasis.

Suites from £365.