Z Hotel at Gloucester Place in Boende

Set across 5 quaint townhouses on a tree-lined street, this informal hotel is 9 minutes' walk from Baker Street tube station, and 2 miles from both Buckingham Palace and the British Museum.Featuring handcrafted beds, the unpretentious, compact rooms come with complimentary Wi-Fi and 48-inch flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms provide windows; club-level rooms add complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails.There's a casual cafe with a courtyard terrace. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.