Hotels in Mayfair and the West End

Dorchester, Park Lane, London W1

Cath Urquhart leaves exhausted after an argument over some gold-plated raspberries

• Hilton London Green Park, London W1

• InterContinental London Park Lane, W1

Charlotte Street Hotel, London W1

A sophisticated hotel in a foodie Soho street, says Ginny McGrath

• Montagu Place, Marylebone, London W1

• The Leonard, London W1

Hotels in Bayswater and Paddington

Miller's Residence, London W2

A bizarre and lusty whirl of Rococo cherubs and breasty goddesses

• The Royal Park, London W2

Wake Up! London, W2

The capital's newest budget accommodation is cheeky and wacky, finds Tom Chesshyre

Hotels in Covent Garden and Holborn

The Strand Palace Hotel, London WC2

Good-value choice for theatregoers and even the Bolshoi have stayed, finds Tom Chesshyre

• Thistle Hotel, Charing Cross, London WC2

The Waldorf Hilton, Aldwych, WC2

Good value for theatreland, says Cath Urquhart, staying in a hotel shaking off its corporate image

• Savoy Hotel, London WC2

Hotels in West London

Easyhotel, London W8

It costs £20 a night but there's no room to swing a cat, says Tom Chesshyre

• Cannizaro House, Wimbledon Common, SW19

The Bingham, Richmond, TW10

It has sleek design, fantastic food and a great riverside location, but who would stay in Richmond, asks Ginny McGrath

Hotels in East London and The City

The Hoxton, London, EC2

Tasteful decor and laid-back style, close to the bars of trendy Shoreditch

• The Zetter, London EC1

• Saint Gregory, Shoreditch, London E1

Apex City of London Hotel, EC3

Sexy hotel in the City, finds Tom Chesshyre loving it

Hotels in Knightsbridge and Belgravia

The Halkin, London SW1

If you can tear yourself away from the stunning Michelin-starred Thai restaurant, the rest of the hotel isn't bad either, says Sam Lewis

• Dukes Hotel, London SW1

St James's Club, London SW1

This used to be a members-only club, but recently opened as a boutique hotel, says Mary Gold

• The Stafford, London SW1

• 22 Jermyn Street, London SW1

Hotels in Kensington and Chelsea

The Pelham, London SW7

Old money meets modern taste, but Mary Gold is keener on getting a peek at Hugh Grant

• The Baglioni, London SW7

• The Gore, Kensington, SW7

Hotels in South London