CITY INN WESTMINSTER

Remember when holidays were all about the destination, rather than the accommodation? With its dearth of boutique-y, design hotels, you’re in danger of forgetting that London itself might be the main attraction, so it’s refreshing to see that it’s all about the location at this hotel, placed as it is in the heart of central London near to the Tate and London Eye, and within easy reach of the West End. Accommodation is beige at best, but the service is super-efficient and pleasingly catered around you, meaning you can arrive early and check out as late as you like, request a smoking room if required, and enjoy floor to ceiling views of the surrounding city. In-room techno is top-of-the-range with iMacs, Skype and Sky all at your fingertips, and there’s a good café on the ground floor as well as a modern fitness centre. For those seeking to spend most of their time in the city, this is a perfectly placed base to come back to.