The Hand & Flower, Olympia in Al Qiţena

Set above a Victorian gastropub, these upscale guestrooms are a 2-minute walk from exhibitions at Olympia London, 5 minutes' walk from shopping at Kensington High Street, and 1.6 miles from Kensington Gardens.The chic, modern rooms and suites feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Wi-Fi is free. Suites add kitchenettes and dining areas.Continental breakfast is offered for a surcharge, and the hip pub serves traditional bar fare. There's also an airy, wood-panelled event space.