CHEVAL THREE QUAYS AT THE TOWER OF LONDON, London

Cheval Three Quays provides apartments with an open-plan kitchen and living room, a flat-screen TV, and an iPod dock. Apartment interiors incorporate clever lighting and geometric shapes, and include a coffee machine, dishwasher, and microwave. Some apartments have views of Tower Bridge and City Hall, and the penthouses offer city views.

Concierge, housekeeping, and maintenance staff are available. A state-of-the-art fitness room is accessible 24/7, and hands-free automatic doors with sanitizing stations are in place. Complimentary Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, and express check-in/check-out are offered.

The hotel is next to the Tower of London and overlooks the River Thames. Tower Hill Underground Station is a 5-minute walk, and Central London is reachable in under 20 minutes via Tube. Thames Clipper at Tower Pier provides river transport, and Brick Lane is 1 mile away with a market and live music venues.

Family rooms and board games and puzzles are available. Grocery deliveries can be arranged for extended stays. Pets are welcome with pet bowls and pet basket provided, and soundproof rooms are offered.

The City of London financial centre is a 10-minute stroll from the hotel. Personalized concierge services are available for events and special occasions. Fax/photocopying, dry cleaning, ironing, and laundry services are on offer.