Hyatt Regency London

Across the road from leafy Portman Square, this ritzy hotel in the Marylebone residential area is a 3-minute walk from Oxford Street's shops, and 5 minutes' walk from Marble Arch tube station. Polished rooms come with free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add access to a refined lounge with complimentary breakfast, snacks and evening cocktails. Posh suites feature living rooms; some have balconies and/or fine art. Room service is available. There's an acclaimed Italian restaurant, an elegant English restaurant serving afternoon tea, and a stylish bar with a terrace. There's also a gym.