Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, London

Gold leather headboards, bronze pouffes and light bulbs encased in spheres made from hundreds of silver hoops enhance Sheraton's rooms, where guests can expect gilded ancient reliefs and art deco pillars that exude a milky-white light. A private room with a functional desk, reliable Wi-Fi, and private bathroom allows guests to maximize productivity.

Mercante, a sharing-plate restaurant that does southern Italian with slabs of ham hanging from the counter and a mural of the Tyrrhenian Sea, complements the Palm Court. The Smith & Whistle bar takes its name from historical figures who would meet there in the 1920s, while afternoon tea includes a delicious selection of cakes, sandwiches and freshly baked scones with seasonal preserves.

A multimillion-pound refurbishment has buffed the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane to its former Roaring Twenties glory with pilasters brushed with copper and murals with inlays of bronze that dazzle under a restored butter-yellow stained-glass skylight. The Palm Court features garrulous waiters in purple waistcoats where beautiful Art Deco surroundings take guests back to a bygone era of style and elegance.

The hotel's ideal location near Buckingham Palace and its regal position directly in front of Green Park allows guests to immerse themselves in true British culture and heritage. Sheraton Grand London Park Lane is only a 5-minute stroll from Green Park, 3 km from Marylebone, and 20 km from London City.