Hotel 41

In the heart of London, Hotel 41 offers an intimate five-star retreat with 28 rooms and suites. This exclusive hotel offers a quiet, refined hideway, delivering a uniquely personalised service which is reminiscent of a traditional private members club.

Discerning travellers can enjoy a sophisticated stay in this sought after location directly opposite the Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace and close to St James's Park.

Part of the family-owned Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Hotel 41 occupies a former Georgian fifth-floor ballroom. Bedrooms are individually styled in a black and white theme inspired by French cartoonist SEM. The guest rooms also boast mahogany panelling and marble bathrooms. For something really special there is the Conservatory Suite that boasts a glass ceiling with retractable blackout blinds.

Dining takes place in the Executive Lounge, which is reserved exclusively for guests. They can dine in comfort, waited on by the hotel staff. The stunning glass ceiling provides the perfect elegant backdrop for every occasion from breakfast to dinner to evening cocktails.

For guests wanting a different dining experience a concealed door connects the hotel to the adjoining The Rubens at the Palace. Guests can indulge in The English Grill, the two AA Rosette restaurant, while The Curry Room at The Rubens at the Palace, is where Chef Arun Kumar delivers an inspired a la carte menu.

Hotel 41 guests can also enjoy round-the-clock refreshments including the hotel's unique 'plunder the pantry' concept, where a selection of sweet and savoury treats is laid out daily until late, alongside a 'help yourself' ice cream fridge.

The building is steeped in history. During the Second World War it taken occupied by General Sikorski from the Free State Polish Army, which used it as its headquarters. In 1953 it was purchased by Grand Metropolitan Hotels and by 1997 was purchased by Red Carnation Hotels. In 2017 Hotel 41 was a Five-Star Winner in the Forbes Travel Guide.