Best Business Hotels 09: Europe

St James’s Hotel and Club, London, United Kingdom (scroll down for more)
Founded in 1892 for travelling diplomats, the former gentlemen’s club St James’s has been refurbished – the interiors are by AMJ Design – and expanded into a chic boutique hotel operated by Althoff Hotels. We love the two top-floor suites, which can be linked into a single penthouse with private roof terrace.

Address: 7-8 Park Place, St James’s SW1A 1LS
Tel: 44.20 7316 1600
Website: www.stjamesclubandhotel.co.uk
Rates: From £210 for rooms, £410 for suites
Business amenities: Complimentary wireless internet access in the business centre; four private-hire spaces which can be used for dining, entertaining or conferencing; printing and fax service available from reception; and a computer for guest’s use
Rooms: 60 rooms and suites. In-room complimentary wireless internet connection; flatscreen television with VDA system (providing access to internet, games and movies); iPod docking station; and L’Occitane cosmetics.
Leisure: Guests have complimentary access to the nearby Mayfair Hotel’s gym.
Restaurants: Andaman, headed by Philipp Vogel, serves modern Mediterranean cuisine with a sophisticated Asian twist.