Best luxury hotels in London
The top 3 according to 211 votes from people: The Savoy · The Ritz London · The Connaught. (Updated Sep 14, 2025.)
Grand dames and modern icons: the London hotels most praised by Condé Nast Traveller, Forbes Travel Guide and guests.
Top 10
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The Savoy
Art deco and Edwardian landmark on the Strand, home of the American Bar.
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The Ritz London
Piccadilly palace famous for afternoon tea in the Palm Court.
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The Connaught
Discreet Mayfair hotel with the acclaimed Connaught Bar.
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The Goring
Family-owned hotel near Buckingham Palace.
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Claridge's
Art deco Mayfair favourite of royalty.
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Shangri-La The Shard
Rooms between the 34th and 52nd floors of the Shard.
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Rosewood London
Edwardian building in Holborn with a courtyard entrance.
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The Dorchester
Park Lane classic overlooking Hyde Park.
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Corinthia London
Grand hotel near Whitehall with a large spa.
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The Langham
Victorian grand hotel credited with inventing afternoon tea.
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The Ned
Former Midland Bank headquarters with rooftop pool.
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Edwardian hotel opening onto Hyde Park.
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Raffles London at The OWO
Luxury hotel opened in 2023 in the Old War Office building on Whitehall.
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Bulgari Hotel London
Knightsbridge hotel by the Italian jeweller, with spa and 20-metre pool.
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15
The Berkeley
Knightsbridge luxury hotel known for its rooftop pool and «Prêt-à-Portea» fashion afternoon tea.
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The Lanesborough
Regency-style luxury hotel at Hyde Park Corner, with butler service in every room.
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Comments (2)
Afternoon tea at The Ritz, book months ahead.
Missing The Lanesborough, The Berkeley, the Bulgari and Raffles at The OWO.