Where to stay

Going to Jefferies or Life Sciences Week? Ten hotels for every taste, from luxury to affordable

There is no shortage of hotels near to where the action is taking place. Here’s our pick for every pocket!

By Dave Hart

Vice President of Onyx

3 min read

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There is no shortage of hotels near to where the action is taking place at Jefferies health care conference and London Life Sciences Week. Here’s our pick for every pocket!

1. The Savoy

Overlooking the Thames and dating back to 1889, The Savoy is one of London’s most famous hotels. Expect spectacular Art Deco interiors, impeccable service and prices to match - typically several hundred pounds a night and potentially well over £1,000. The American Bar and Savoy Grill are institutions in their own right.

Savoy Court, the entrance court of the Savoy Hotel off the Strand, with the Savoy Theatre to the left. — Savoy Court, the Savoy's entrance off the Strand - the only street in Britain where traffic drives on the right.

2. One Aldwych

This 101-room boutique hotel occupies a striking Edwardian building. It is stylish rather than stuffy, and perhaps even a little quirky hosting an afternoon tea based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Rooms commonly start around £500.

One Aldwych, the wedge-shaped former Morning Post building at the corner of Aldwych and Waterloo Bridge. — One Aldwych, the wedge-shaped Edwardian building where Aldwych meets Waterloo Bridge.

3. NoMad London

Housed in the former Bow Street Magistrates’ Court, NoMad has one of London’s more unusual hotel settings. The old courthouse has been transformed into a luxurious, rather theatrical hotel, complete with a spectacular glass-roofed restaurant. Expect roughly £450 upwards.

The former Bow Street Magistrates' Court, now the NoMad London hotel, on Bow Street in Covent Garden. — The NoMad London hotel on Bow Street, in the former magistrates' court.

4. The Resident Covent Garden

A slightly more intimate alternative to the grand hotels further up the list with only 57 rooms, each with its own mini-kitchen, complete with fridge, microwave, sink and Nespresso machine. Rooms typically fall in the £300-£500 range, although good deals can occasionally be found.

5. ME London

A very different proposition: contemporary, dramatic and built around spectacular views from its rooftop bar. It sits on the Strand, almost opposite Somerset House, and its central location makes it particularly convenient for theatres and Covent Garden. Expect roughly £350 upwards.

The courtyard of Somerset House, looking north. — Somerset House courtyard - home of the Courtauld Gallery, in the Strand cluster.

6. The Hoxton, Holborn

Less grand, more fashionable. The Hoxton has a lively lobby that feels as much like a London social club as a hotel. Rooms are deliberately compact but stylish, and the location is excellent for Covent Garden, Soho and the British Museum. Around £220-£450 depending on the night.

7. The Clermont London, Charing Cross

This is the sleeper in the list. A magnificent Victorian building sits directly above Charing Cross station, but inside it feels surprisingly peaceful. Guests particularly praise its service and location. Expect roughly £250 upwards.

8. Hotel AMANO Covent Garden

Modern, compact and aimed at people who intend to spend their time exploring London rather than sitting in their room. The rooftop terrace is the attraction, with excellent views across Covent Garden. Rooms can start around £220.

9. Strand Palace

Almost unbelievably well placed for the money. It sits directly on the Strand, between Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square, and has been welcoming guests for more than a century. It has nearly 800 rooms, so it feels more like a small town than a boutique hotel. Rates can start around £160.

10. The Z Hotel Strand

The budget choice - but with a superb location. Rooms are famously tiny, so don’t book one expecting to conduct a business meeting in it. For a bed, shower and a brilliant central base, however, it is difficult to beat. Prices can start below £100.

Written for the guide in September 2026. Prices, opening hours and booking arrangements change, so check with each venue before you go.

Header photograph: The Waldorf Hilton on Aldwych, in the Strand cluster.