Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club - Mayfair London

Opulent rooms & suites in a Victorian hotel with esteemed restaurant, plus private members' club. Dating from 1857, this ritzy Victorian hotel and private members' club in a grand townhouse is set on a quaint cul-de-sac 2 miles from the British Museum. The elegant rooms and suites feature black-lacquered furniture, handmade silk wallpaper and Murano glass chandeliers, plus free Wi-Fi, desks and iPod/iPhone docks. The natural stone bathrooms have designer toiletries, while suites have bath-side TVs and separate walk-in showers. Some also have whirlpool baths. A couple of suites have a private rooftop terrace. The on-site restaurant serves upscale modern French/British dining. Lighter dishes are served in the bar and bistro.