The Warrington Hotel in Colombia

A 5-minute walk from Warwick Avenue tube station, this upscale, 19th-century hotel with an art nouveau vibe is 3 miles from both the British Museum and Buckingham Palace.Polished, individually decorated rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment. Some offer 4-poster beds and free-standing tubs. Room service is available.Breakfast is complimentary. There’s an airy restaurant and a warm wood-panelled pub/lounge. Architectural details include original stained-glass windows and mosaic flooring, as well as a fireplace and a staircase taken from an old ship. There’s also a shaded patio area.