After an extensive (and quite clearly expensive) re-fit, this exclusive harbour-side hotel exudes 5 star luxury, boasting a lounge bar and terrace fit for the finest of Chelsea ladies, not to mention the all-suite rooms. In the Lounge, attentive table service and cushion-filled seating areas take care of your comfort, whilst an impressive view of the glittering yacht-filled harbour runs alongside the entire bar—and as the name suggests, it’s a superb location for luxury ‘lounging’.

It’s the perfect place for cocktail hour (or a cocktail afternoon leading into a sophisticatedly intoxicated evening), serving a heady selection of classic and contemporary concoctions alongside a perfectly compact menu of delicious bar snacks. We say try a French Martini or even splash out on the afternoon tea—a veritable taste sensation. Whilst the prices are in the upper echelons of the London bar scene, the service, atmosphere, view and quality make it perfect for a special-occasion or a spontaneous, deliciously decadent treat.