If you want an opulent weekend break in the capital , there’s no end of hotels vying for your attention. From storied addresses to sleek new-builds, London ’s five-star hotel scene continues to evolve at a dizzying pace, jostling to redefine new standards of luxury.

Some properties are heritage icons with decades of history behind them, while others are strikingly modern. What they all share in common is a dedication to top-tier service and all of the frills you’d expect from a gleaming, five-star stay: think world-class spas, state-of-the-art fitness centres, high-octane design, and some of the city’s most refined dining options.…