The Durrants Hotel is a Georgian townhouse which features quintessentially English decor with 18th-century antiques throughout; it is right in the centre of the West End, two miles from Buckingham Palace.

The 92 guestrooms feature classic decor including handcrafted Savoir beds, rich patterned fabrics, dark wood antique furnishings and prints. All include satellite television, direct-dial phones, safes, high-speed Internet connections, and complimentary bottled water and toiletries.

Diners can enjoy modern British fare and an extensive range of exotic wines in the elegant, à la carte grill room.

Wireless Internet connections are available for those with laptops, while other practical amenities include currency exchange, dry cleaning services, all hours room service and onsite parking (surcharge).

Nearby attractions include the London Eye and the shops along Oxford Street, which are both one mile away.

London Heathrow Airport is 20 miles from the hotel, a 40-minute drive.