St Pancras Renaissance

After a decade-long restoration worth 150 million pounds, this Victorian masterpiece – which originally opened in 1873 to accommodate train travellers through the St. Pancras Rail Station – is today one of London’s most decadent hotels. Beyond the fairytale façade styled by Sir George Gilbert Scott (an English Gothic revival architect) lies a hotel straight out of a storybook. The interiors feature Gothic metalwork, gold leaf ceilings, hand-stencilled designs on the walls and a sweeping grand staircase right at the entrance. Offering guests 38 period chambers (suites) along with a modern wing with an additional 207 rooms, this romantic hotel deserves a stay even if just for a night.