London is packed with hotels to suit all budgets and tastes, and with so many to choose from it can be difficult to know where to start. Deciding on your proposal location and then finding a hotel in the same part of London is often a good plan as getting from one side of London to the other can take a lot longer than you expect, even if you take the underground. Here are some very romantic hotels that are guaranteed to impress your future bride.

Budget Blowing Hotels in London

If you really want to treat your future wife and you’re happy to splash out on a really memorable stay, there are several well known top quality hotels in London where you can mingle with film stars and socialites. These include Claridges, a luxury five star Art Deco hotel with impeccable service, and The Dorchester, the epitome of sheer indulgence and traditional values, which are both located in the heart of Mayfair.

The Savoy Hotel is another luxurious option and its location alongside the Thames makes it ideal for a riverside proposal, while also being very convenient for the theatre district. The Savoy has been recently renovated and the Art Deco and English Edwardian interiors are superb. For the ultimate in sophistication, you could check into the famous Ritz, located on Piccadilly near Green Park. The Ritz prides itself on fantastic service, due to the ratio of more than two staff members to a room, and you can even hire your own private butler or the iconic Ritz Rolls Royce.

Boutique Hotels in London

For those that can’t quite justify splashing out on one of London’s top hotels, but still want somewhere beautiful, luxurious, and romantic, one of the capital’s superb boutique hotels could be just the answer. One good example is 41, a magical and mysterious boutique hotel on Buckingham Palace Road that gives the impression of a traditional London Club and features fabulous monochrome interiors.

The Athenaeum , a small luxury hotel located on Piccadilly, is an ultra modern home from home, and the beautiful rooms, including a rooftop suite, are designed with comfort in mind. No 5 Maddox Street is a small luxury boutique hotel in Mayfair which combines the practicality of serviced apartments with the luxury and services of a five star hotel.

Arty Hotels in London

For those of you looking for cool, quirky, or arty hotels, London has plenty to offer. The Dean Street Townhouse in Soho, formerly the notorious Gargoyle club from the 1930s to 1950s, has plenty of character and a beautiful interior. Also located in Soho, Hazlitts is a group of Georgian houses with a literary charm. Blake’s Hotel is another excellent boutique hotel located in Chelsea, which is described as sexy, decadent, flamboyant and luxurious. Many of the stylishly decorated rooms and suites have an oriental feel.

London is packed with great restaurants, and whether you want traditional British fare, European cuisine, or something with a little more spice you can be sure to find something to suit your needs. Here are some great places to book a table during your proposal weekend.

• Clos Maggiore near Covent Garden is an excellent choice for a post proposal celebration as it has often been described as London’s most romantic restaurant. The delicious menu is rooted in classic French cuisine and the open log fire, muted lighting, and fabulous wine list make it a must on your visit to London.
• The Oxo Tower Restaurant on the south bank of the Thames, which is run by Harvey Nichols, has an intimate atmosphere, fantastic views and an innovative modern British menu.
• Scott’s Restaurant in Mayfair is a glamorous and exciting venue, specialising in seafood. If you don’t want a full dinner then simply check out their stunning champagne and oyster bar.
• The Ivy is an iconic London eatery with a retro chic interior and theatrical past, and is a popular celebrity hangout. Its location in the heart of the West End and its excellent early and late set menus make it ideal for a pre or post theatre dinner.
• Odette’s on Primrose Hill is set in a beautiful mid Victorian building, and has charming decor in the restaurant as well as a cosy bar and elegant outdoor terrace. The excellent menu is the work of acclaimed chef Bryn Williams.
• Rhodes 24 is Gary Rhodes’ London restaurant set in Tower 42, London’s tallest building. His traditional British cuisine with a modern twist, the modern decor, and the fabulous view make this an excellent choice.

No romantic break to London would be complete without a theatre trip, and whether you decide to splash out on a box in a west end theatre, or soak up atmosphere at an open-air Shakespearean delight at the Globe Theatre, you should certainly consider booking a show of some sort.

London is famous for its markets, and you can find all manner of treasures at Camden market or at Portobello Market in Notting Hill, London’s most famous street market. Convent Garden is always worth a visit for the performers and the ambience, as well as the market itself.

Champagne and proposals go together like strawberries and cream so once your girlfriend has become your fiancée you’re sure to be on the lookout for some fizz. Check out the Vertigo 42 champagne bar in Tower 42, or drink at the world’s longest champagne bar in St. Pancras Station.

A tour of London is always a fun choice but if an open top bus isn’t your thing try taking a tour by mini cooper instead. There are also ghost walking tours starting at St. Paul’s tube station if you want to be sure your girlfriend will be gripping your hand tight.

If you’re looking for an engagement ring pay a visit to Hatton Garden, London’s jewellery quarter, and browse the gems on offer. You can even have a jewellery making lesson at the London Jewellery School.