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Choose a Belgravia Suite if you prefer an inward-facing outlook, with windows overlooking the hotel's courtyard rather than the surrounding streets.

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The Lanesborough London

The Lanesborough London occupies a striking address at Hyde Park Corner, where Belgravia meets Knightsbridge and the park opens out beyond Wellington Arch. An Oetker Hotels property, it offers an unusually complete version of the traditional London stay: Regency-style rooms, butler service in every room and suite, dining with a sense of occasion, and access to a substantial private club and spa. The setting is formal, but its appeal lies in how much of a visit can be handled under one roof.

Guests can cross into Hyde Park, head towards the shops of Knightsbridge, or use nearby Hyde Park Corner station for journeys farther across London. Yet the hotel's rooms, restaurant and quieter sitting spaces also give them reasons to remain in. The Lanesborough suits travelers who enjoy the rituals of a grand hotel and want attentive service to make a busy city stay easier. Those seeking spare contemporary design or an informal lobby scene may prefer a different London address.

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Rooms

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Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Culture Culture
  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at The Lanesborough London

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

280 sqft
From 1’182 USD

Regency decoration gives the Deluxe Room its character, with views toward Belgravia or the inner courtyard. The layout measures 26 square meters and accommodates up...

Deluxe Park View Room
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Deluxe Park View Room

258 sqft
From 1’249 USD

Views across Hyde Park or toward Wellington Arch accompany the Deluxe Park View Room. The 24-square-meter layout has a queen bed and accommodates up to...

Executive Room
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Executive Room

344 sqft
From 1’383 USD

A hallway and dressing area lead into the Executive Room's 32-square-meter bedroom. Regency stripes and floral fabrics accompany a king or queen bed, with views...

Executive Park View Room
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Executive Park View Room

334 sqft
From 1’450 USD

The Executive Park View Room looks toward Hyde Park or Wellington Arch. Regency furnishings reflect the period style of the hotel. This 31-square-meter room has...

Executive Balcony Room
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Executive Balcony Room

291 sqft
From 1’517 USD

A private furnished balcony adds outdoor space to the Executive Balcony Room. The room is on the highest floor and measures 27 square meters. A...

Premier Room
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Premier Room

409 sqft
From 1’650 USD

The Premier Room measures 38 square meters. Your booked option has a king bed or two single beds. It sleeps three guests: two adults and...

Premier Park View Room
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Premier Park View Room

388 sqft
From 1’784 USD

The Premier Park View Room looks out over Hyde Park. It measures 36 square meters, with a queen bed in the selected room option. That...

Junior Suite
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Junior Suite

484 sqft
From 1’918 USD

The Junior Suite has an open-plan sitting area and measures 45 square meters. Your booked bed option is one king or two singles. The suite...

Premier Balcony Room
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Premier Balcony Room

323 sqft
From 1’954 USD

The Premier Balcony Room measures 30 square meters and has a private furnished balcony. A king or queen bed sleeps up to two adults. Views...

Executive Junior Suite
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Executive Junior Suite

538 sqft
From 2’186 USD

Open-plan living defines the Executive Junior Suite, which measures 50 square meters. A king bed or two single beds accompany a spacious sitting area. Up...

Executive Junior Balcony Suite
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Executive Junior Balcony Suite

527 sqft
From 2’320 USD

Two private balconies open from the Executive Junior Balcony Suite. Its open-plan layout measures 49 square meters and sleeps two adults and one child. Your...

Belgravia Suite
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Belgravia Suite

570 sqft
From 2’453 USD

The Belgravia Suite looks toward the hotel's inner courtyard. It measures 53 square meters, with a generous open-plan sitting area. A king bed or twin...

Terrace Suite
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Terrace Suite

452 sqft
From 2’587 USD

The Terrace Suite has 42 square meters of interior space. Its private terrace adds 290 square feet outside. Living and sleeping areas share an open-plan...

Park Suite
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Park Suite

549 sqft
From 3’012 USD

A king bedroom and separate living room form the 51-square-meter Park Suite. Views face either Hyde Park or Wellington Arch. This selected accommodation is for...

Hyde Park Corner Suite
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Hyde Park Corner Suite

560 sqft
From 3’413 USD

The Hyde Park Corner Suite looks toward both Hyde Park and Wellington Arch. Its 52 square meters include a king bedroom and a separate living...

Grosvenor Suite
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Grosvenor Suite

786 sqft
From 4’082 USD

An entrance hall leads to a separate living room in the Grosvenor Suite. The king bedroom opens from the lounge. Across 73 square meters, the...

St. James Suite
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St. James Suite

732 sqft
From 4’738 USD

Wellington Arch is the outlook from the 68-square-meter St. James Suite. Mahogany panelling, gilt-framed paintings and deep-cushioned seating give its separate living space a traditional...

Buckingham Suite
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Buckingham Suite

764 sqft
From 5’247 USD

The Buckingham Suite measures 71 square meters and looks toward Wellington Arch. A mahogany-lined hall leads to the living and dining area. The separate bedroom...

Lanesborough Suite
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Lanesborough Suite

764 sqft
From 6’585 USD

The one-bedroom Lanesborough Suite measures 71 square meters and looks toward Wellington Arch. It has a super king bed and sleeps two adults and one...

7 Bedroom Royal Suite
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7 Bedroom Royal Suite

4,790 sqft
From 16’888 USD

The full Royal Suite has seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms across 445 square meters. It sleeps up to 18 guests. That can mean 18 adults,...

Presidential Suite
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Presidential Suite

3,907 sqft
On Request

The full Presidential Suite has five bedrooms across 363 square meters and sleeps up to 14 guests. You can also book one, two or three...

Hyde Park Corner is more than a prestigious postcode. It puts the hotel beside one of London's great green spaces while keeping Knightsbridge and Belgravia close at hand. A walk can begin in the park and end among Sloane Street's shops or the quieter residential streets around Belgrave Square. Green Park, Buckingham Palace and Mayfair are also within reach, though the pace of a particular route depends on the day and the traffic.

The Underground station at Hyde Park Corner is useful for crossing the city and for the Piccadilly line towards Heathrow. For guests with appointments in different neighborhoods, this combination of park, tube and road connections matters more than a long list of nearby landmarks. The immediate surroundings are grand and busy, particularly at the road junction; the hotel itself offers a more composed counterpoint once inside.

The Lanesborough has 93 rooms and suites, with individual variations in decor rather than one repeated room scheme. Rich fabrics, patterned finishes and marble bathrooms establish the Regency character, while modern technology is integrated into the accommodation. Category matters beyond the room-or-suite distinction. Outlook, seating space and layout can change the experience, so it is worth deciding which of these will shape the stay before selecting one.

A Deluxe Room looks towards Belgravia or the courtyard and gives guests a writing desk and compact sitting area. Park View categories bring Hyde Park or Wellington Arch into the picture, though exact views vary. Premier Rooms offer a larger seating area; connecting options and twin beds are available on request in selected categories. Families should confirm the precise configuration rather than assume that every room can connect or take an extra bed.

The suites become more compelling when a London visit calls for room to work, host or settle in for longer. A Hyde Park Corner Suite has a separate sitting room and views towards both the park and Wellington Arch. The Park Suite also separates living and sleeping space, while the open-plan Belgravia Suite offers a different kind of roominess. These distinctions are more useful than treating all suites as interchangeable upgrades.

Every room and suite includes dedicated, round-the-clock butler service. The team can help with unpacking, clothing care, refreshments and reservations, giving the stay a point of continuity beyond the front desk. It is especially valuable when plans change or several people are traveling together. The service is a feature of the accommodation itself, not a privilege reserved only for guests in the highest suite categories.

The Lanesborough Grill is the main dining room, beneath a domed glass roof that gives it a notably different feel by day and evening. Its modern British cooking and grand setting make it suitable for a meal that is part of the London visit, not merely a convenient dinner after sightseeing. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered, and the room also hosts the hotel's afternoon tea. Menus and individual experiences can change, so the setting and style matter more here than any passing theme.

Afternoon tea deserves its place in the plan if guests enjoy that particular London ritual. Served in The Lanesborough Grill, it draws on the hotel's ceremonial side without requiring a separate journey across town. The Withdrawing Room is a looser alternative for tea, a light lunch or a drink. Overlooking Wellington Arch, it works well when there is time between an appointment and an evening reservation.

The Library Bar provides a different kind of intimacy. Shelves, old spirits and carefully made cocktails give it the mood of an established private room rather than a transient hotel bar. The Garden Room is a covered terrace with a cigar focus, a humidor and a more secluded atmosphere. It is a smoking venue and therefore not the place to choose for a smoke-free drink. Together, these spaces make the hotel's food and drink offer unusually varied without sending guests elsewhere.

Hotel guests have access to The Lanesborough Club & Spa, which also serves private members. Its gym, hydrotherapy pool, separate saunas and steam rooms give wellness a meaningful place in the stay. Spa treatments and personal training can be arranged separately, subject to booking. Guests planning a treatment-led stay should reserve preferred times ahead of travel instead of assuming a particular slot will be open.

The distinction between club access and booked services is useful when comparing London hotels. A guest can use the core wellness facilities during a stay, then decide whether to build in a treatment, training session or class. Families are welcome in the club under its own access arrangements for children; anyone traveling with younger guests should check the current conditions before planning time by the water.

The Lanesborough works particularly well when guests want classic London formality without giving up practical comfort. The park-edge position makes it easy to begin a day outdoors, while the butlers can take care of details that would otherwise interrupt it. A table at the Grill, an evening in the Library Bar or time in the club can give a short visit its own rhythm. None of those elements depends on chasing the latest opening in town.

Room selection is the decision that deserves the most attention. A courtyard-facing room may suit someone who prioritizes the hotel's interiors and plans to be out for much of the day. Park views change the sense of arrival each morning. A separate living area matters for longer visits, private conversations or family downtime. Confirm the view, bed arrangement and any connecting rooms for the exact category being booked; the hotel's individually decorated rooms are part of its character.

For a first London visit, the address makes familiar sights and neighborhoods easy to combine. Returning guests may value something else: the ability to move between meetings, shopping and cultural plans while maintaining a settled base. The Lanesborough's traditional style is a clear choice, not a neutral backdrop. Those who respond to its detail and ceremony will find more to enjoy than a room near Hyde Park.

At The Lanesborough London, the day's different parts belong together. Butler service begins in the room, the Grill and bars give the hotel its own social life, and the Club & Spa provides a pause from the city. Its appeal is clearest to guests who will use those spaces, returning from London with the sense that the hotel has been part of the visit rather than just its address.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Complimentary packing and unpacking let you hand over the suitcase chores, leaving you free to settle in or prepare for departure.

The Library Bar serves spirits dating back to the eighteenth century, giving enthusiasts a chance to taste bottles usually associated with collections.

Complimentary tea or coffee can accompany a requested wake-up call, bringing your first warm drink to you as you start the day.

Location of The Lanesborough London

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

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Weather at The Lanesborough London

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What to Know About The Lanesborough London

Does The Lanesborough have a spa and pool?

Yes. The Lanesborough Club & Spa has a gym, hydrotherapy pool, saunas, steam rooms, treatment rooms, fitness classes, personal training and a spa restaurant. Hotel guests have access during their stay, making the property unusually strong for wellness by central London hotel standards.

Does The Lanesborough have a cigar lounge?

Yes. The Garden Room is The Lanesborough's cigar and whisky terrace, set on Grosvenor Crescent with a covered outdoor feel. It is designed for rare cigars, fine spirits and late-evening drinks, and it is separate from the hotel's main dining room and cocktail bar.

What is The Library Bar at The Lanesborough like?

The Library Bar is one of The Lanesborough's most atmospheric spaces, with a private-club feel, polished cocktails and a notable collection of rare spirits. It suits pre-dinner drinks, late cocktails and guests who want a classic Knightsbridge bar without the noise of a larger scene.

Is afternoon tea at The Lanesborough worth it?

Yes, especially for guests who want a formal London afternoon tea in a grand Regency setting. Afternoon tea is served in The Lanesborough Grill and is known for refined pastry work, home-baked scones, finger sandwiches and themed seasonal menus, sometimes with live piano at weekends.

What is The Lanesborough Grill known for?

The Lanesborough Grill is the hotel's flagship restaurant, focused on modern British dining by Executive Chef Shay Cooper. The richly decorated dining room sits beneath a glass dome and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea, making it central to the hotel's social rhythm.

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