The best gay and gay-friendly luxury hotels in London

Hotel glamour at its best. This landmark Regency building has been transformed into a stunning boutique hotel by the same team that developed The Soho Hotel.

Check into one of the individually-styled bedrooms and suites, sip a cocktail in the stylish bar and take dip in the fabulous 19-metre swimming pool.

The Haymarket is in the heart of the theatre district and just a few minutes' walk from the Soho gay bars. Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden and the shops on Regent and Oxford Street are all within walking distance.

Located in Soho on Shaftesbury Avenue, just a 2-minute walk from gay bars The Village, Rupert Street, The YARD, this value-for-money hotel is ideal for if you want to be close to all the action.

Guest rooms feature all the essentials including satellite TV and free WiFi. The hotel has its own restaurant and bar, but there is an endless choice of cafés and restaurants just moments away.

Just a 5-minute walk from the Soho gay village, the ultra-chic Covent Garden Hotel is surrounded by fine restaurants, boutiques and nightlife.

Guest rooms feature free WiFi, flat screen TV and fully stocked minibar. Many rooms have views over London’s rooftops.

The hotel has a superb restaurant, stylish bar, fabulous spa and a gym, although the nearby Soho Gyms have a lot more eye candy, or the equally close Sauna Bar offers more fun.

Conveniently located just an 8-minute walk from Blackwall station via the Docklands Light Railway, this upscale hotel sits on the banks of the River Thames, offering a prime setting less than a mile from Canary Wharf and a mere 4 miles from The O2 arena, known for its live music and exhibitions.

The hotel's modern rooms are thoughtfully equipped with Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Minibars, coffee machines, and kettles add to the convenience, while upgraded rooms and suites provide picturesque river views. Suites also offer separate living spaces for added comfort. Guests can enjoy 24/7 room service for late-night snacks or meals.

In addition to its comfortable accommodations, the hotel features a casual restaurant serving contemporary dishes and a stylish bar. Other on-site amenities include a fitness center, a spa, and a business center. For those in need of event space, the hotel offers meeting facilities to cater to various needs.

Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 11:00

Guests can make the most of their stay by exploring the vibrant surroundings or taking advantage of the hotel's convenient amenities.

Located on the south bank of River Thames, the Plaza on the River is just moments from the saunas, clubs, and dance bars like The Royal Vauxhall Tavern in the famed Vauxhall gay village.

There are 65 air-conditioned studios & suites, all of which have fully equipped kitchens, state-of-the-art technology and free WiFi. Many suites have fabulous views across the River Thames to the House of Parliament, Big Ben and beyond.

Vauxhall Underground station (Victoria Line) is just 500 metres from the hotel, or you can catch one of the many buses that run along Albert Embankment.