"Best for: an emphasis on little luxuries Closest tube station: Bond Street Affectionately named “younger VIPs,” children are welcomed at the Connaught with generously wide arms. Situated on Carlos Place, this Mayfair hotel blends yesteryear polish with contemporary chic—seamlessly inviting families into this carefully choreographed world. From homemade bakes for hungry broods at check-in to personalized bathrobes to snuggle in before bedtime, the Connaught has never been one to overlook the little details. The Aman Spa has carved out family-friendly swimming hours (avoiding that woeful game of asking children not to splash) and a fully-trained first aider and doctor is on call—a godsend for any late-night concerns, especially for those far from home. The delicious, organic baby potions in the bathroom are another clever detail, along with bottle warmers and activity books for the older tots. Far from an afterthought, the cots here are as sumptuous as the grown-up beds and mini Connaught umbrellas transform melancholic weather into a reason to step out. While an assortment of Nintendo, Wii, and Family Sky TV is a hit with the older lot, the Connaught is all about children’s books and board games by the fire (you are in the British capital after all)." - Rosalyn Wikeley
