The Ampersand Hotel, from £ £59.50 per person, £39.50 for children Best for a themed afternoon tea: The Lanesborough, from £85 per person Best for value and overall experience: Theatre Royal ...

Built in 1828, once used as a hospital and located in the swankiest area of London, opposite Hyde Park and a 10-minute walk from Harrods, this Regency gem has a top-shelf reputation in town.