The Tophams Hotel Rating: 4.0 Pearls

Belgravia, London, England

Hotel Lobby

In 2008 a two year, multi-million refurbishment was completed at the Tophams Hotel. This boutique property flaunts a refreshing take on period design with sultry burlesque touches including red velvet furnishings with sassy wall pieces in the lounge. Classic period touches blend with classy nouveau antiques in the lobby. Contemporary rooms are on the small side, but comfortable and stylish. The result of this makeover is a chic boutique option in a peaceful location, but with no restaurant or fully-stocked bar, there isn't much of a scene within the hotel itself.

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The Tophams Hotel is located near Buckingham Palace surrounded by a range of dining options. This boutique hotel is only a seven-minute walk from Victoria station, in an area of London known for tourists and businessmen in transit. This location is particularly convenient for checking out the main London attractions.

• 10-minute walk to Buckingham Palace and Green Park
• 10-minute tube ride to Westminster station including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, London Eye, and scenic walks along the Thames
• 16-minute tube ride to Knightsbridge station and Knightsbridge shopping district including designer shops and Harrod’s
• 17-minute tube ride to Bond Street station and West End shopping district including Selfridge’s
• 18-minute tube ride to Piccadilly Circus station and theatre district
• 18-minute tube ride to Charing Cross station and Trafalgar Square, National Portrait Gallery, London ICA, Tate Modern, and the Southbank
• 20-minute tube ride to Covent Garden and more West End theatres
• 20-minute tube ride to Notting Hill Gate station and Portobello Market

The Deluxe Double Room

Refurbished rooms at the Tophams Hotel are pleasant and tastefully decorated with bespoke furnishings. Here you can expect fun patterned wallpaper, pops of color, and interesting throw pillows. While some rooms are on the small side, they all have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, writing desks, tea and coffee facilities, and a minibar. Bathrooms are luxurious and upgrading from a standard double to a deluxe double gets a separate soaking tub and stall shower.

• Free Wi-Fi
• Gilchrist & Soames toiletries
• Writing desks
• Flat-screen TVs
• Coffee and tea facilities
• Stocked minibars
• Deluxe Double Rooms offer separate stall showers and soaking tubs.

The Business Center

The Tophams Hotel is a boutique property with no restaurant or full service bar. The refurbished lounge has sultry burlesque decor and a modest business center offers computers to guests who leave laptops at home. The hotel does offer a complete English breakfast in a lovely, bright dining area -- not usually included in the room rate -- and afternoon tea is available as well.

• Free Wi-Fi
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