Pros

  • Luxury hotel with stately, Regency-period interiors that look fresh
  • Walk to Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, shopping, and dining
  • High-end dining and drinking include fine-dining and intimate Library Bar
  • Luxurious rooms with marble bathrooms and top-of-the-line entertainment systems
  • All rooms include premium amenities like free 24/7 butler service and Sony tablets
  • Lavish suites -- some with living rooms, dining rooms, and multiple bedrooms
  • Extensive in-house digital music library and free movies on demand
  • 18,000-square-foot spa includes hydrotherapy pool and fitness studio
  • Kid-friendly amenities include welcome gifts, toys, and games
  • Free fresh fruit, assorted sweets, and mineral water replenished daily
  • Tea and coffee are served with wake-up calls
  • Free high speed Wi-Fi
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Cons

  • Rates are higher than most luxury hotels in central London
  • Tablet-controlled rooms might not suit all guests
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Bottom Line

One of the top hotels in London, The Lanesborough is a stately luxury property occupying a coveted and convenient location right by Hyde Park and a tube station. Interiors feature posh and elegant Regency-style decor, including its 93 rooms and suites, which have marble bathrooms, 24/7 butler service, and modern technology like Sony tablets, high-speed Wi-Fi, and unlimited movies on demand. Hotel highlights include fine dining at Celeste restaurant, the Library Bar, and traditional afternoon tea. In 2017, the hotel opened a luxury 18,000-square-foot spa and fitness facility. The price here is steep, though it's one of London's most renowned properties. For luxury hotels features like pools, travelers should consider The Savoy or the Langham Hotel London, both of which are less expensive.

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The Lanesborough

Scene

A lavish five-pearl hotel with elegant 19th-century interiors

Styled after an early 19th-century luxury residence, the Lanesborough, an Oetker Collection hotel, is a lavish tribute to the classic Regency period. Following extensive renovation under the guidance of interior designer Alberto Pinto, the hotel reopened its doors in July 2015, so despite the classic and sometimes frilly look, everything is fresh. Interiors are elegant and stately, with much of the original period architecture preserved: majestic high ceilings, sculpted woodwork, and rich window dressings evoke a past era rich in English history. Common areas such as the Library Bar and Withdrawing Room provide intimate, richly cloaked surroundings for distinguished lounging. This hotel provides the ultimate in luxury hospitality, with bountiful free amenities ranging from 24/7 butler service to daily fresh fruits and sweets. All of this comes at a price, however, as rates for everything are at premium levels -- but with the exclusive Hyde Park location, courteous staff, and full luxury experience, it’s perhaps worth digging into your pockets.

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Location

Between upmarket Belgravia and Mayfair neighborhoods, overlooking Hyde Park and near the tube

The hotel occupies a coveted location overlooking Hyde Park -- the Hyde Park Corner Underground station is right outside of the hotel. The property neighbors Belgravia, a wealthy residential district south of Knightsbridge with a good number of embassies, as well as prestigious Mayfair, also a bustling, upscale neighborhood with plenty of dining options. Travel times to top London attractions and other destinations are as follows: 

  • Two-minute walk to Hyde Park and Hyde Park Corner Underground station
  • Five-minute walk to Green Park
  • 12-minute walk to Buckingham Palace
  • 12-minute walk to Knightsbridge for shopping, including Harrod’s
  • Seven-minute tube ride or 20-minute walk to Piccadilly Circus and theatres
  • 10-minute tube ride to Covent Garden
  • About a 15-minute tube ride to Big Ben or British Museum
  • 20-minute tube ride to London Eye or St. Paul's Cathedral
  • 45 minutes by train or 35-minute drive to Heathrow Airport
  • 45 minutes by train or about an hour's drive to Gatwick Airport
  • 70 minutes by train to Luton and Stansted Airports
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Rooms

Elegant and stately rooms and suites, with modern and luxurious amenities and services

The hotel offers rooms and suites, all lavishly decorated with stately Regency-era decor, including fine fabrics, handsome wooden furnishings, and opulent touches like flat-screen TVs mounted in gilded frames. An emphasis is placed on luxurious details and free services, including 24/7 butlers (services include packing and unpacking), free high speed Wi-Fi, fresh fruit, mineral water, and luxury bathrobes and slippers. Room controls and entertainment systems are operated by Sony tablets, and free unlimited movies and music are available on demand. Tea or coffee is served upon arrival, as well as with daily wake-up calls. Business services include personalized stationery and business cards, as well as calls to U.K., European, and North American numbers. Bathrooms feature hand-cut Italian marble and shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads in most rooms, as well as bidets, double sink vanities, and high-end toiletries. Most suites have separate walk-in showers and tubs.

Rooms are spacious, ranging between 270 square feet (25 square meters) to 430 square feet (40 square meters), while suites offer even more space and most have separate living rooms. The Buckingham Suite adds a separate dining room, while the four-bedroom Lanesborough Suite has two living rooms, a dining room, and a galley kitchen -- plus guests get the added perk of a chauffeur-driven car. The largest and most luxurious option is the seven-bedroom Royal Suite, which measures 4,800 square feet (446 square meters) and includes two living rooms, a dining room, and a study. Guests booking the entire suite can enjoy the hotel's chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce Phantom.

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Features

Elegant fine-dining restaurant, intimate bar, and cigar lounge, plus a luxury spa and fitness studio

One of the highlights here is the hotel's fine-dining option, Celeste Restaurant, which serves spectacular fare in a distinguished setting. Run under the guidance of three-Michelin star chef Eric Frechon, the dishes mix French and English flavors. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, and is a popular spot with both guests and locals. The intimate and atmospheric Library Bar offers a collection of vintage cognacs, as well as bespoke cocktails, while the Garden Room is the hotel's elegant cigar lounge. Guests can also gather in the Withdrawing Room, a charming space for a drink, lunch, or an informal meeting. Afternoon tea is -- of course -- also served at the hotel.

In 2017, The Lanesborough opened its 18,000-square-foot spa, which includes a hydrotherapy pool, a steam room, five treatment rooms, (one is a VIP treatment room), and a 24-hour fitness studio equipped with Technogym equipment (treadmills, a stationary bicycle, and an elliptical). Other on-site amenities include private rooms available for meetings or other functions, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The hotel's exceptional level of service and attention to detail is also worth noting; besides 24-hour butler service, there's an excellent concierge team, as well as a fleet of chauffeur-driven cars (included in Lanesborough Suite and Royal Suite rates). Kids are well catered for here, with an array of perks like welcome gifts, daily treats, books and games, and child-size bathrobes and slippers. 

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Things You Should Know About The Lanesborough

Also Known As

  • The Lanesborough, a St. Regis Hotel

Room Types

  • Apsley Suite
  • Buckingham Suite
  • Deluxe Double
  • Deluxe Queen
  • Executive Double
  • Executive Junior Suite
  • Executive Queen
  • Grosvenor Suite
  • Junior Suite
  • Lanesborough Suite
  • Royal Suite

Address

Hyde Park Corner Lanesborough Place, London SW1X 7TA, United Kingdom

Phone

44 (207) 259-5599

Website

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The Lanesborough

Scene

A lavish five-pearl hotel with elegant 19th-century interiors

Styled after an early 19th-century luxury residence, the Lanesborough, an Oetker Collection hotel, is a lavish tribute to the classic Regency period. Following extensive renovation under the guidance of interior designer Alberto Pinto, the hotel reopened its doors in July 2015, so despite the classic and sometimes frilly look, everything is fresh. Interiors are elegant and stately, with much of the original period architecture preserved: majestic high ceilings, sculpted woodwork, and rich window dressings evoke a past era rich in English history. Common areas such as the Library Bar and Withdrawing Room provide intimate, richly cloaked surroundings for distinguished lounging. This hotel provides the ultimate in luxury hospitality, with bountiful free amenities ranging from 24/7 butler service to daily fresh fruits and sweets. All of this comes at a price, however, as rates for everything are at premium levels -- but with the exclusive Hyde Park location, courteous staff, and full luxury experience, it’s perhaps worth digging into your pockets.

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Location

Between upmarket Belgravia and Mayfair neighborhoods, overlooking Hyde Park and near the tube

The hotel occupies a coveted location overlooking Hyde Park -- the Hyde Park Corner Underground station is right outside of the hotel. The property neighbors Belgravia, a wealthy residential district south of Knightsbridge with a good number of embassies, as well as prestigious Mayfair, also a bustling, upscale neighborhood with plenty of dining options. Travel times to top London attractions and other destinations are as follows: 

  • Two-minute walk to Hyde Park and Hyde Park Corner Underground station
  • Five-minute walk to Green Park
  • 12-minute walk to Buckingham Palace
  • 12-minute walk to Knightsbridge for shopping, including Harrod’s
  • Seven-minute tube ride or 20-minute walk to Piccadilly Circus and theatres
  • 10-minute tube ride to Covent Garden
  • About a 15-minute tube ride to Big Ben or British Museum
  • 20-minute tube ride to London Eye or St. Paul's Cathedral
  • 45 minutes by train or 35-minute drive to Heathrow Airport
  • 45 minutes by train or about an hour's drive to Gatwick Airport
  • 70 minutes by train to Luton and Stansted Airports
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Rooms

Elegant and stately rooms and suites, with modern and luxurious amenities and services

The hotel offers rooms and suites, all lavishly decorated with stately Regency-era decor, including fine fabrics, handsome wooden furnishings, and opulent touches like flat-screen TVs mounted in gilded frames. An emphasis is placed on luxurious details and free services, including 24/7 butlers (services include packing and unpacking), free high speed Wi-Fi, fresh fruit, mineral water, and luxury bathrobes and slippers. Room controls and entertainment systems are operated by Sony tablets, and free unlimited movies and music are available on demand. Tea or coffee is served upon arrival, as well as with daily wake-up calls. Business services include personalized stationery and business cards, as well as calls to U.K., European, and North American numbers. Bathrooms feature hand-cut Italian marble and shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads in most rooms, as well as bidets, double sink vanities, and high-end toiletries. Most suites have separate walk-in showers and tubs.

Rooms are spacious, ranging between 270 square feet (25 square meters) to 430 square feet (40 square meters), while suites offer even more space and most have separate living rooms. The Buckingham Suite adds a separate dining room, while the four-bedroom Lanesborough Suite has two living rooms, a dining room, and a galley kitchen -- plus guests get the added perk of a chauffeur-driven car. The largest and most luxurious option is the seven-bedroom Royal Suite, which measures 4,800 square feet (446 square meters) and includes two living rooms, a dining room, and a study. Guests booking the entire suite can enjoy the hotel's chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce Phantom.

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Features

Elegant fine-dining restaurant, intimate bar, and cigar lounge, plus a luxury spa and fitness studio

One of the highlights here is the hotel's fine-dining option, Celeste Restaurant, which serves spectacular fare in a distinguished setting. Run under the guidance of three-Michelin star chef Eric Frechon, the dishes mix French and English flavors. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, and is a popular spot with both guests and locals. The intimate and atmospheric Library Bar offers a collection of vintage cognacs, as well as bespoke cocktails, while the Garden Room is the hotel's elegant cigar lounge. Guests can also gather in the Withdrawing Room, a charming space for a drink, lunch, or an informal meeting. Afternoon tea is -- of course -- also served at the hotel.

In 2017, The Lanesborough opened its 18,000-square-foot spa, which includes a hydrotherapy pool, a steam room, five treatment rooms, (one is a VIP treatment room), and a 24-hour fitness studio equipped with Technogym equipment (treadmills, a stationary bicycle, and an elliptical). Other on-site amenities include private rooms available for meetings or other functions, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The hotel's exceptional level of service and attention to detail is also worth noting; besides 24-hour butler service, there's an excellent concierge team, as well as a fleet of chauffeur-driven cars (included in Lanesborough Suite and Royal Suite rates). Kids are well catered for here, with an array of perks like welcome gifts, daily treats, books and games, and child-size bathrobes and slippers. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Babysitting Services

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Smoking Rooms Available

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

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