With so much to see and do in the immediate vicinity, it's almost a relief to find that on the inside, it's exactly what you'd expect from the Four Seasons.

The dramatic black and red lobby bears the unmistakable stamp of Four Seasons' favorite designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, and white glove service includes personalized attention from staff who greet you by name.

After a multimillion-dollar redesign that took two years to complete, the hotel makes the most of its enviable position in the heart of the city. A tenth floor lounge area—complete with gym and spa—designed by Eric Perry is surrounded by glass walls, offering panoramic views of London that include Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. We loved the spa's relaxation rooms; each comes with its own relaxation pod, equipped with high-tech Bose QuietComfort earphones.

Breakfast is served in the hotel's airy, open Amaranto restaurant and lounge, but it's the tea rather than the coffee you'll want to stick around for. The traditional afternoon service won the Tea Guild Special Award of Excellence in 2013 for its range of artisanal teas and innovative offerings like the Caviar Afternoon Tea and La Dolce Vita—London's first Italian afternoon tea—with focaccia, bottoncini, bruschetta, parma ham and sweet brioche all on the menu.

Ideal For

Being in the heart of the city

Favorite Room

With views over Hyde Park Corner, Old Park Lane and Hamilton Place, every room offers a classic London cityscape outside its windows. We prefer the Deluxe rooms on the higher floors—ideally the 8th or the 9th—for better views and greater distance from street noise. Each includes a seating area and writing desk, and marble bathrooms that feature mirrors with integrated TV screens.