The Ritz London in Bariadi

Set in the posh Mayfair district, this iconic luxury hotel dating from 1906 is a 4-minute walk from the Royal Academy of Arts and a minute's walk from Green Park tube station.Ornate rooms come with Louis XVI-style decor and antique furnishings, plus free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and minibars. Suites add sitting areas, and upgraded 1- and 2-bedroom suites also have grand pianos, butlers and/or luxe airport shuttle service. Room service is offered 24/7.Amenities include an acclaimed palatial restaurant, and an art deco bar that offers custom cocktails. Afternoon tea is served in a palm tree-lined courtyard. There's also a plush spa.