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eighteenth-century stables, and in the upmarket Mews Suites. The
American Bar
was foun-
ded to provide cocktails for American visitors in the 1930s, and its courtyard terrace re-
mains a delight.
£270
MAYFAIR AND MARYLEBONE
CENTRAL YHA
104 Bolsover St Great Portland Street 0845 371 9154,
www.yha.org.uk
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Excellent three-hundred-bed hostel in a quiet West End spot, with a kitchen and café-bar.
Dorms are mostly en suite. No groups. Free wi-fi for members.
Dorms £33
GROSVENOR HOUSE
Park Lane Marble Arch 020 7499 6363,
londongrosvenorhouse.co.uk
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Open since 1929, this is one of the capital's
grandes dames
- the Queen learnt to skate in
the hotel's ice rink (now the Great Hall). It's now a Marriott, with high rack rates, but there
are discounts to be had. Breakfast not included.
£450
LINCOLN HOUSE HOTEL
33 Gloucester Place Marble Arch or Baker Street 020 7486 7630,
www.lincoln-house-hotel.co.uk
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Dark wood panelling gives this Georgian B&B in Marylebone a ship's-cabin feel. All the
rooms are en suite and well equipped; rates vary according to the size of the bed and length
of stay. Breakfast not included. Free wi-fi.
£105
SUMNER HOTEL
54 Upper Berkeley St Marble Arch 020 7723 2244,
thesumner.com
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A spruce B&B - with the feel of a boutique hotel - in a Georgian townhouse. Rooms vary
in size and style - the best are light and modern, some have tiny balconies, those facing the
street can be noisy - but all are tasteful and comfortable, and there's a tranquil sitting room.
Breakfast is a buffet. Free wi-fi.
£210
SOHO AND COVENT GARDEN
DEAN STREET TOWNHOUSE
69-71 Dean St Tottenham Court Road 020 7434 1775,
deanstreettownhouse.com
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This 1730s beauty, owned by the Soho House club, has rooms ranging from“tiny” right up
to “bigger”, where you'll have plenty of space. All are luxurious with gorgeous details.
Free wi-fi.
£210
THE FIELDING HOTEL
4 Broad Court, Bow St Covent Garden 020 7836 8305,
www.thefieldinghotel.co.uk
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