Hazlitts Hotel, LondonHazlitts Hotel in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 66 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $437 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hazlitts Hotel is a small four-star boutique hotel in Soho, London, made up of three Georgian townhouses built in 1718 and renovated in 2012. Its 30 rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture and come with free Wi-Fi, minibars and air conditioning. There is an honesty bar, breakfast served on site, and children are welcome. The location puts Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and the British Museum within easy walking distance, which suits visitors who want the West End on the doorstep. The atmosphere is quiet and personal rather than corporate, so it appeals to travellers who prefer character over chain-hotel uniformity. Rooms start at around $437 a night, so it is a costly choice for budget travellers.What stands out

Individually decorated rooms with antique furniture

Quiet central Soho location

Honesty bar and on-site breakfast

Friendly, personalised service

Watch out for

Expensive, from about $437 a night

Only 30 rooms, so availability is limited

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