• London has some small hotels that lend an intimate air.big ben image by KEVIN DIXON from Fotolia.com
  
  Small hotels offer an intimate setting to return to after a day of visiting London's tourist attractions. There are many choices depending on where you want to stay. Perhaps you would like the tranquil environment of Kensington, or you might prefer the Knightsbridge area minutes away from shops and museums. If you stay in the Belgravia district, you will be close to Buckingham palace. Notting Hill offers the famous Portobello Antiques Market. Whichever lodging you choose, you will have individual attention in your respite from your London adventures.
  
  

Abbey Court Hotel

• Enjoy a lovely garden.flower beds image by Christopher Hall from Fotolia.com
  
  A private, five-story townhouse in West London's Kensington district, the Abbey Court Hotel has 22 bedrooms and much to offer. The original dwelling was built in 1850 when Queen Victoria reigned. If you choose to stay at this "boutique" residence, you can choose one of the various rooms in many sizes and styles. You might select a single traditional bedroom or a sizable four-poster accommodation. There are rooms scattered over five stories including a ground floor with an appealing conservatory exiting to a garden. Enjoy your complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi Internet connection. Take the nearby tube only minutes away to the Financial District, the West End and the Theatre District. There is no elevator, so if you need to have a first-floor room, make it known when you reserve your room.
  
  Abbey Court Hotel
  20 Pembridge Gardens
  Kensington, Notting Hill Gate
  London W2 4DU, England
  +44 (0)20-7221-7518
  abbeycourthotel.co.uk
  
  

The Beaufort

• Stay near London's shopping district.colori metropolitani image by giuseppe flori bonanno from Fotolia.com
  
  If shopping is on your list of things to do during your London trip, this luxury hotel situated in the middle of Knightsbridge is a good choice. The Beaufort is minutes away from Harrods and Harvey Nichols, and attention to detail is the catch phrase of this first-class place. When you enter the foyer, you will notice the welcoming scent of fresh flowers. The walls display English watercolor paintings and you can relax in the contemporary sitting room. The single, double and deluxe rooms decorated in soft, warm colors are comforting and luxurious after a long day in London. If you are traveling with children, you might prefer a junior suite. A business lounge can accommodate you if you need to meet with business associates. Bring your laptop and take advantage of the Wi-Fi service.
  
  The Beaufort
  33 Beaufort Gardens
  Knighsbridge, London SW3 1PP
  +44 (0) 20-7584-5252
  thebeaufort.co.uk
  
  

The Lime Tree Hotel

• Smell the lovely aroma of the rose garden.rose garden image by Wendy Hampe from Fotolia.com
  
  Located on Ebury Street in the Belgravia community, the Lime Tree Hotel is near the former residences of some very famous people. Mozart resided at 180 Ebury St. when he wrote his first symphony. Other notable former Ebury residents are Ian Fleming, Noel Coward and Lord Tennyson.
  The hotel has three stories and offers 25 distinctively decorated rooms equipped with flat screen televisions and Wi-Fi. A fragrant rose garden is there for your relaxation and enjoyment. Adjacent to the Lime Tree is a wine bar where you can get a traditional British meal. Nearby, you can dine and drink in a Scottish restaurant where several types of malt whiskey are available for your sipping pleasure. You can also dine on French or Italian cuisine at other restaurants in the neighborhood.
  
  Lime Tree Hotel
  135-137 Ebury St.
  London, SW1W 9QU
  United Kingdom
  + 44 (0) 20-7730-8191
  limetreehotel.co.uk/
  
  

Miller's Residence

• Shop for antiques on Portobello Road.antiques in jerusalem east market image by Pavel Bernshtam from Fotolia.com
  
  If you yearn for the poetry of Byron, Keats and Shelley, Miller's Residence might be the place for you. The five sizable double bedrooms and two "salon" rooms carry the names of celebrated British poets. The entire residence displays antique furniture. Each room offers en-suite bathroom and television. In the evening, join the other guests in the hotel for evening cocktails on the house. Breakfast is also complimentary. The hotel's location is perfect for those who love to shop for antiques. It is in Notting Hill, close to the Portobello Road antique market.
  
  Miller's Residence
  111a Westbourne Grove
  London W2 4UW
  +44 (020) 7243-1024
  millersuk.com