Review: Hotel 41 in London

If you're looking for a beautiful hotel for your trip to London, consider staying at Hotel 41. It is a gorgeous, 5-star hotel where the average room price is $570. Hotel 41 is centrally located in London, right behind Buckingham Palace. Within walking distance, you will find the Royal Mews, Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey. The Tube is a couple blocks away to transport you anywhere else you may like to go.

I spent a two nights in Hotel 41 during a weekend a few months ago and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it. The staff is very attentive. They are able to remember specific details about what each guest likes and dislikes to make your stay as enjoyable as it can be. The fact that the hotel has two staff members for every guest ensures that your desires are catered to during your visit. They seemed to know what I was going to request before I asked for it and were able to make helpful suggestions about how to get around the area and what places to visit.

The hotel offers many small touches that you will not find just anywhere. There is a pillow menu from which you can choose from 11 different kinds of aromatherapy pillows. DVDs, iPods, and laptops are available for guests to borrow to make use of the free internet throughout the hotel. This was a helpful feature because it meant that I did not need to lug my laptop during my trip through the airports.

Hotel 41 has a relaxed atmosphere even though it is in the middle of the city. I found it to be quite quiet at night despite all of the traffic outside. The comfortable beds helped me sleep soundly as well. The hotel is small and staff are familiar with all of the guests, so I felt safe staying here as a single female traveling alone. Hotel 41 is also kept incredibly clean.

The continental breakfast is great and includes pastries, meats, cheeses, breads, and yogurt. I ate here both mornings even though it was possible to order a cooked breakfast instead. It was convenient and quick, while still being tasty and filling. Snacks and soft drinks are also available during the evening, so you don't need to worry about constantly going out for meals.

While this hotel is a bit on the pricy side, I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to treat themselves while staying in London. It's location makes it great for tourists, but I'm sure locals would also enjoy a relaxing weekend in this beautiful hotel with great service.