London is our pilot city for methodology v1.0 — paired lists at the budget and luxury ends so we can stress-test the rubric across price tiers. Couples, business, design and accessibility lists land through 2026.
Ten London hotels under (or close to) £200 a night that genuinely work for families with toddlers and primary-age children — Premier Inn County Hall takes the top spot.
Ten London five-stars where the family product is the reason to stay — Four Seasons Park Lane, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park and Claridge's lead the ranking.