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London has been a trading centre for centuries, so it makes sense that it has a wealth of hotels to suit business travellers’ requirements. The traditional financial district in London is in ‘The City’, also known as the square mile. But in addition, a newer district has opened up around Canary Wharf. But hotels that are best for business aren’t necessarily in either of these districts; it really depends on where you are meeting – London is a business hub after all, and the most important thing as a business traveller is that it offers a stress-free stay.
5* Shangri-La at The Shard
Located above London Bridge station, this iconic landmark building offers great links to other parts of the UK. There is plenty of conference and event space within the hotel to host meetings, and after a full day, there is an infinity pool to kick back in. The hotel’s bars and restaurants are sure to impress, for the views as well as the food.
4* citizenM Tower of London
Whilst the rooms aren’t the biggest at this hotel it has a great location in Tower Hill, just a 10–15-minute walk from the city and has a host of amenities which will suit a business traveller working across time zones including superfast WIFI, 8 meeting rooms and a 24-hour bar and kitchen. There’s also a lounge area with iMacs available to use.
5* The Langham, London
The hotel has long welcomed business guests due to its location at Marble Arch and its proximity to Oxford Circus and the West End. Rooms all have a full-size work desk, and a media hub to connect your laptop to the TV. Guests of Executive Rooms and Suites have access to the Langham Club. Dining facilities will impress the most discerning of guests with a Michelin-starred restaurant amongst others, and the wellness centre offers a sanctuary to chill after a busy day.
5* Conrad London St. James
In the heart of Westminster, based in a 19th-century building the hotel offer business travellers a good place to rest up after a busy day, with four drinking and dining options. It has seven meeting rooms with state-of-the-art AV and a business centre as well as an Executive lounge. The hotel offers complimentary WIFI throughout.
5* Great Northern Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
London’s first railway hotel, following huge refurbishment, has reclaimed its place as a business hotel. It has excellent links to Europe as it’s located just above the St Pancras International Eurostar terminal and with Kings Cross, excellent links to the North of the UK. Other facilities include superfast WIFI, a restaurant and event spaces.
5* Andaz London Liverpool Street – a concept by Hyatt
Located next to Liverpool Street station in the heart of the financial district, rooms feature large workstations, iPod docking stations and in-room freebies including fast WIFI and minibar. There are seven dining and bar options, The hotel has 14 meeting and event spaces, the largest of which is a Masonic temple in the basement used for film screenings and more.
