Hollywood A-listers, rock stars, literary greats… London hotels have had their fair share of celebrity guests. If you want to spot David Beckham over breakfast or share a lift with Lily Allen, check out our pick of the top 5 London celebrity hotels. Who knows who you’ll bump into!

The May Fair

Where better to spot A-list fashionistas than at the official hotel of London Fashion Week, The May Fair. This 5-star London hotel was first opened by King George V in 1927. Today it is the latest word in glamour, where Fendi sofas sit under the bright lights of Baccarat chandeliers. Stylish guests have included Lady Gaga, Cheryl Cole and Whitney Houston each no doubt attracted by the in-room spa treatments on offer, Amba Bar & Grill gourmet restaurant and award-winning May Fair Bar perfect for those A-list parties. Located in the heart of exclusive Mayfair, this is decadence at its most chic.

K West Hotel & Spa

Cool and chic, K West Hotel & Spa is the London hotel of choice for those in the music biz from Franz Ferdinand and Moby to Kelly Osbourne and Pete Doherty. The Shepherd’s Bush hotel is less than five minutes away from the designer heaven that is Westfield London. Inside, the treats continue with DJs playing the K Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights, the K Spa, and contemporary cuisine in the Kanteen restaurant. Eco-friendly features also make it one of London’s top green hotels, as well as one of its top celebrity hotels.

Blakes Hotel

Blakes Hotel describes itself as “the London base for film stars, musicians and all the top designers” and promises to respect the privacy of guests from the paparazzi. But a little public star-spotting is surely allowed! Small but perfectly formed, this London boutique hotel has welcomed everyone from David and Victoria Beckham to Lindsey Lohan and Quentin Tarantino. Created by acclaimed designer Anoushka Hempel, Blakes Hotel has become known as London’s ‘Couture’ hotel, a name well served by its popular, decorative Chinese Room.

Dorchester

The Dorchester has long been known as one of the top London celebrity hotels. For 75 years it has attracted an elite A-list of celebrities and world leaders, including Nelson Mandela, Woody Allen, Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross. Located on Park Lane in Mayfair, it’s a short walk (or chauffeur-driven drive) from exclusive London shopping spots such as New Bond Street, Old Bond Street and Knightsbridge. Out of your budget? Instead of booking a room, why not enjoy one of The Dorchester’s other famous attractions Afternoon Tea!

The Athenaeum

Dating back to the 19th century, the building that houses The Athenaeum has a rich history. Originally an entertainment spot for MPs and Lords, it went on to become a popular hotel with 70s screen stars filming at London’s famous Pinewood and Ealing Studios. In more recent times, the family-run London hotel has hosted Michael Douglas, Harrison Ford and Sandra Bullock. As one of the top London celebrity hotels, The Athenaeum has all the facilities expected by your average A-lister spa, award-winning restaurant, 5-star rooms but delivers them with a warm, down-to-earth manner.

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London is bursting with cultural activities to do, from visiting museums and art galleries to seeing a West End show. Choosing accommodation near to top London attractions will save you travel fares and time. Here’s our pick of London hotels for culture vultures!

Grace Kelly Weekend at The Connaught

To coincide with the V&A exhibition Grace Kelly: Style Icon, The Connaught is paying tribute to the screen legend who once called this cultural London hotel her home. On Grace Kelly: Style Icon Weekends you can enjoy:

* Two special ‘Grace Kelly’ cocktails to enjoy in The Connaught Bar

* Two tickets to Grace Kelly: Style Icon at the V&A, including the official V&A exhibition book

* A box set of Grace Kelly films to watch in your room, including To Catch A Thief, High Society and Read Window

* Private visits to Grace Kelly’s favourite shop, Balenciaga, on Mount Street

English breakfast for two

* The Natural History Museum and MEININGER City Hostel & Hotel London

Choosing to stay in a London hotel for culture doesn’t have to mean spending lots of money. Just 200 metres from London’s fascinating Natural History Museum lays the MEININGER City Hostel & Hotel London. This 4-star hostel offers affordable comfort and quality, with prices starting at 20 pounds for dormitory beds and 60 pounds per person for a single room. As well as the Natural History Museum, local attractions include the Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. And as entry to all three museums is free, you can save even more money!

Tate Modern and Mad Hatter

Unlike its namesake in Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter hotel is not famed for its tea drinking. In fact, you’re more likely to find guests in the traditional English pub which is located very handily on the ground floor. Yet this friendly London hotel has more to offer than classic British drinks and food. Walk for just two minutes and you’ll find yourself on London’s scenic South Bank, right between the London Eye and Tate Modern and close to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and The Old Vic.

Film Club at Charlotte Street Hotel

Situated in the leafy environs of literary Bloomsbury, Charlotte Street Hotel is known for its Bloomsbury set-inspired decor. But its artistic tendencies also lie in more modern forms. Nestled on the lower-ground floor of this creative London hotel is a state-of-the-art screening room. You can hire the room for special events or take your place on one of the 74 red leather seats for the weekly Film Club, which takes place every Sunday. Your 35pound ticket includes Champagne Afternoon Tea or a three course dinner. Other London hotels with screening rooms include The May Fair, The Soho Hotel and One Aldwych.

The National Gallery and The Trafalgar

With a name like The Trafalgar, it’s obvious where this London boutique hotel is located in Trafalgar Square, of course. Its central location, under the watchful eye of Nelson, means this cultural London hotel is ideally located to see a whole host of top London attractions. What other London Hotels could offer the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery and St James’s Park right on their doorstep? Not to mention Buckingham Palace as a close neighbour. The perfect London hotel for culture and sightseeing.

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