Upscale London B&Bs

This item appears on page 16 of the January 2008 issue.

Any of 80 upscale bed-and-breakfasts around London can be booked through Uptown Reservations (8 Kelso Place, Kensington, London W8 5QD, U.K.; phone 0044 020 7937 2001, fax 7937 6660, www.uptownres.co.uk). All close to public transit and with bath or shower, double and twin rooms cost £95-£105 (near $195-$216) per night and singles, £72-£80 ($148-$164), including breakfast and tax.