# Best luxury hotels in London

Grand dames and modern icons: the London hotels most praised by Condé Nast Traveller, Forbes Travel Guide and guests.

- 211 votes · 16 items
- Sep 12, 2025 · Phoebe Evans
- https://even.best/en/l/1086/best-luxury-hotels-in-london

## Top 10

1. **The Savoy** (25 · ▲27 ▼2) — Art deco and Edwardian landmark on the Strand, home of the American Bar.
2. **The Ritz London** (23 · ▲23 ▼0) — Piccadilly palace famous for afternoon tea in the Palm Court.
3. **The Connaught** (14 · ▲17 ▼3) — Discreet Mayfair hotel with the acclaimed Connaught Bar.
4. **The Goring** (14 · ▲14 ▼0) — Family-owned hotel near Buckingham Palace.
5. **Claridge's** (13 · ▲15 ▼2) — Art deco Mayfair favourite of royalty.
6. **Shangri-La The Shard** (13 · ▲13 ▼0) — Rooms between the 34th and 52nd floors of the Shard.
7. **Rosewood London** (11 · ▲12 ▼1) — Edwardian building in Holborn with a courtyard entrance.
8. **The Dorchester** (8 · ▲11 ▼3) — Park Lane classic overlooking Hyde Park.
9. **Corinthia London** (7 · ▲9 ▼2) — Grand hotel near Whitehall with a large spa.
10. **The Langham** (6 · ▲8 ▼2) — Victorian grand hotel credited with inventing afternoon tea.
11. **The Ned** (6 · ▲8 ▼2) — Former Midland Bank headquarters with rooftop pool.
12. **Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park** (6 · ▲7 ▼1) — Edwardian hotel opening onto Hyde Park.
13. **Raffles London at The OWO** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — Luxury hotel opened in 2023 in the Old War Office building on Whitehall.
14. **Bulgari Hotel London** (3 · ▲6 ▼3) — Knightsbridge hotel by the Italian jeweller, with spa and 20-metre pool.
15. **The Berkeley** (3 · ▲6 ▼3) — Knightsbridge luxury hotel known for its rooftop pool and «Prêt-à-Portea» fashion afternoon tea.
16. **The Lanesborough** (1 · ▲3 ▼2) — Regency-style luxury hotel at Hyde Park Corner, with butler service in every room.

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