Set behind Buckingham Palace, this luxurious hotel is across from the Royal Mews. It has striking rooms, attentive 5-star service, and a wood-paneled Executive Lounge with free snacks and canapés from 8:30 p. m.Each black-and-white bedroom has a handmade mattress, air-conditioning and luxury bedding. There are on-demand movies, iPod docks and marble bathrooms with bathrobes and Penhaligon's toiletries.41 is 1640 ft from London Victoria Tube and Train Station. Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and Piccadilly Circus are less than one mile away. The quiet and exclusive 41 hotel feels like a traditional London club. The Executive Lounge has a glass roof for bright breakfasts, afternoon teas and sampling the all-day menu.