Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Part Of Hyatt, London

Great Scotland Yard Hotel, Part Of Hyatt - Historic Metropolitan Police HQ with Michelin-starred dining and artisan cocktail bars

Located between Whitehall and Northumberland Avenue, this 5-star London hotel occupies the former Metropolitan Police headquarters. Great Scotland Yard Hotel features 152 guestrooms with minibars, Smart TVs, rainfall showers, and locally sourced toiletries, though only eight rooms include bathtubs. The property houses multiple dining venues, including Ekstedt at The Yard by Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt specializing in Scandinavian cuisine, and The Yard by Robin Gill serving British dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Three distinctive bars comprise The 40 Elephants, named after a notorious female gang, an Imperial Delhi-inspired tea lounge, and Sibín, a whiskey bar concealed behind a bookcase. The hotel maintains a fitness center and an innovative events space on the lower ground floor. Great Scotland Yard Hotel's preserved Portland stone façade and iconic green doors stand 0.5 miles from Trafalgar Square and the Churchill War Rooms, with Buckingham Palace 1 mile away.

Pros

Houses a collection of artworks created by current offenders, curated by Koestler Arts

Features soundproofed rooms with fireplaces in select accommodations

Serves à la carte breakfast from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays

Located steps from The Strand and major cultural landmarks

Cons

Limited number of rooms with bathtubs

5% discretionary service charge added to accommodation bills