Dorsett City, London

Next to a tube station, this polished hotel surrounded by offices and eateries is an 8-minute walk from Leadenhall Market, an ornate covered shopping plaza, and a mile from cultural events at the Barbican Centre. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the chic rooms come with free Wi-Fi, loaner smartphones, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms provide minibars. Suites add separate living rooms. Amenities include a rooftop bar and 2 modern restaurants (1 Chinese/British fusion; 1 serving casual fare and afternoon tea). There's also a 24/7 gym.

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