The Lanesborough

A car waits outside the door, beneath the white-columned portico.

A week here, month by month

Dressing for dinner would be part of the pleasure here; I’d keep the morning free for the park. If you prefer a spare, understated bedroom, the fabrics and gilding ask for a different taste.

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Is it for you?

For 2, I’d look at a Terrace Suite for breakfast outside when the weather allows. I’d choose it to spend time outside.

I’d ask for
The terrace with the outlook you prefer.
Worth knowing
The outlook is Wellington Arch or Belgravia; a terrace does not automatically mean a Hyde Park view.
Terrace Suite at The Lanesborough

Like a regular

13 min readHow we write the guide

  1. Before dinner

    On arrival, I’d have an outfit pressed: 1 per person is included, on request. A small job to hand over before the evening begins.

  2. The suite’s airport transfer

    For a suite booked on the hotel website, return airport transfers require at least 3 nights on the Best Available Rate or Bed & Breakfast rate. Airport meet and greet carries a charge.

  3. A familiar presence downstairs

    In the Withdrawing Room, I’d keep an eye out for Lilibet, the hotel’s Siberian Forest cat. I would enjoy a passing encounter rather than plan an appointment.

What the Lanesborough is

Every room has access to a butler around the clock. That gives the smaller rooms a reason of their own; you need not move up to a suite for the service.1

Between Belgravia, the courtyard, Hyde Park and Wellington Arch, the outlook changes even among neighbouring categories. I’d request the view by name, rather than treat Park View as the same promise in every room.

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Those who come back

A previous guest returns for Christmas and his wife’s birthday; in his account, the people and service make the hotel feel familiar.

  • 1 account from a returning hotel guest

Stays described on Google.

The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do The Lanesborough’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. Hyde Park across the road and shopping on foot are part of the pleasure of staying here.

  2. Room

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest describes a noisy first room beside the lift, then a room change after raising the problem.

  3. Staff and service

    A concierge lending his own tie for a meeting is the kind of help a guest remembers.

  4. Breakfast

    Breakfast can leave warm memories of the team; one wedding weekend instead brought a queue and a hurried meal.

  5. Price

    In one restaurant account, wine, cheese and drinks substantially changed the fixed-menu bill.

How we count
The Lanesborough in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.74298%
Room8.03187%
Staff and service8.523485%
Breakfast8.01090%
Price–2536%

276 guests said so on Google, from 5 November 2024 to 27 October 2026. Stored Google reviews dated from 4 November 2024. Collections are bounded; the latest 500 with text are read, or every available text when fewer. For the other hotels, we use their respective collections of reviews already read; the number of texts and their dates can differ from this hotel’s. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against in London:

Price: for 2, the night of 9 January 2027, from £563 on Google Hotels on 4 November 2026.

When I’d look at the dates

The month alone does not settle the choice. I’d compare individual nights before deciding how many days to keep for London.

PeriodPounds a night
January 2027563–884
March 2027629 every night
June 2027688–1,073
August 2027713–882

Lowest and highest observed single nights for 2 adults; these are not continuous-stay quotations or confirmed room categories. Check meals, taxes and cancellation. Prices from Google Hotels, 4 November 2026.

The hotel’s spaces

2 scenes from the hotel’s spaces.

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How I’d spend time here

Restaurant at The Lanesborough

An evening at the Grill

The Grill serves modern, seasonal British cooking. I’d keep it for the evening when these rooms deserve more than a quick supper.1

Wood-panelled interiors of the Library Bar

Time for a drink

The Library Bar serves cocktails and spirits. After 6pm, admission is for ages 16 and over.1

Indoor pool at The Lanesborough

A pause in the water

Hotel guests have access to the hydrotherapy pool, gym, sauna and steam room. Fitness classes are included, subject to availability.1

Good to know before you book

  • Under-18s can use the pool only during splash hours, accompanied by an adult, with no more than 2 children per adult.1

  • Bedrooms are non-smoking. The Garden Room permits cigars and does not admit under-18s.1

  • Before you choose your dates, see what a night costs in London, month by month.

The 22 accommodation categories

Deluxe Room at The LanesboroughDeluxe Room26 m² · up to 2 guestsA queen bed and a sitting area, facing Belgravia or the courtyard. The compact choice.See the room Park View Deluxe Room at The LanesboroughPark View Deluxe Room24 m² · up to 2 guestsFaces Hyde Park or Wellington Arch. Bathrooms have a bath or shower; I’d request the layout I prefer.See the room Executive Room at The LanesboroughExecutive Room32 m² · up to 2 guestsFaces Belgravia or the courtyard, with a sitting area and desk.See the room Park View Executive Room at The LanesboroughPark View Executive Room31 m² · up to 2 guestsFaces Hyde Park or Wellington Arch, with a sitting area and desk.See the room Executive Room with Balcony at The LanesboroughExecutive Room with Balcony27 m² · up to 2 guestsOn the highest floor, with a furnished balcony. The outlook can be park, arch, Belgravia or courtyard.See the room Premier Room at The LanesboroughPremier Room38 m² · up to 3 guestsA king bed, sitting area and the option to connect to a second room. The third guest is a small child.See the room Park View Premier Room at The LanesboroughPark View Premier Room36 m² · up to 3 guestsAt the front of the hotel, with a king bed and Hyde Park views. The third place is for a child.See the room Premier Room with Balcony at The LanesboroughPremier Room with Balcony30 m² · up to 2 guestsOn the highest floor, with a furnished balcony towards Knightsbridge or the courtyard. For 2 adults.See the room

Getting here

AddressHyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA.1
UndergroundHyde Park Corner station, on the Piccadilly line, is next to the hotel.1
By carValet parking is £100 overnight or for 24 hours; electric charging is complimentary for hotel guests.1

Hyde Park Corner, London

Hyde Park Corner

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A day with room to spare

Morning

Before the park

I’d have breakfast at the Grill and head towards Hyde Park, without starting the day in a taxi.

Afternoon

A pause in the water

I’d come back for the hydrotherapy pool, timing the pause around splash hours if travelling with children.

Evening

A table at the Grill

I’d reserve dinner at the Grill, then decide whether to stay at the Library Bar. With children, I’d keep its after-6pm age limit in mind.

The Lanesborough: guest reviews

A balcony, care when feeling unwell and tea with some waiting: 3 different accounts, rather than promises.

Guest voices

Google

A small room with a balcony

A guest finds the room small but comfortable and especially remembers the balcony over Wellington Arch. They also enjoy the spa and welcome; the balcony belongs to that room, not every room.

Google · 6 October 2026Read the reviews
Google

2 boxes of tissues

During a stay when a couple feels unwell, 2 extra boxes of tissues appear in the room. The reviewer does not know who noticed the need, but remembers the gesture.

Google · 24 September 2026Read the reviews
Google

Christmas tea, with some waiting

A family visiting for Christmas Eve tea likes the room, sandwiches and scones, but describes cold hot chocolate and a wait for a cup. They also have to ask about a missing sweet on the children’s menu.

Google · 27 December 2025Read the reviews

Before you go

How much is a night at The Lanesborough?

For 2 adults, a night started at £563 on 9 January 2027, £629 on 1 March 2027, £688 on 13 June 2027. These are nights searched separately, without a confirmed room category or meal plan. Check taxes, meals and cancellation terms before paying. Prices from Google Hotels, 4 November 2026.

When can I check in and out?

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by noon. Early arrivals and late departures may be charged.1

When can children swim?

On weekdays, 3.30–5pm; on Saturdays and Sundays, 7–9am and 4.30–6pm. Bank holiday hours may differ.1

Can I bring a dog?

Small and medium dogs are welcome, on a lead and accompanied. They may enter the Withdrawing Room and Library Bar, and must stay off the furniture.1

Are there accessible rooms?

Accessible bedrooms are on the ground floor, with connecting options. There is step-free access from the street and to the lobby, restaurants and bars. I’d agree the bathroom layout before booking.1

What should I wear?

The hotel requests smart casual dress.1

What is the standard cancellation policy?

Standard notice is 24 hours, before 3pm local time. Rate-specific terms may differ; the standard no-show charge is 1 night.1

Which rooms can connect?

Options include 2 Premier Rooms, or a Hyde Park Corner Suite with a Premier Room. I’d have the pairing confirmed before making separate bookings.1

Does the hotel open all year?

Yes. The hotel operates 365 days a year, around the clock. Individual facilities have their own hours.1

Where can I eat and have breakfast?

The Lanesborough Grill serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, with modern British cooking. Breakfast choices include English, continental and à la carte dishes. The Library Bar and Withdrawing Room offer other ways to stay downstairs; included meals depend on your rate.

What are the pool and spa access like?

Resident access includes the gym, a hydrotherapy pool with massage jets, and separate male and female saunas and steam rooms. Fitness classes are complimentary subject to availability; treatments and personal training are booked separately.

How large is The Lanesborough?

The Oetker Hotels property has 93 rooms and suites. It opened on 30 December 1991 and reopened in July 2015 after refurbishment; balconies and terraces belong to selected categories in the current catalogue.

Can it host a wedding?

Private rooms host weddings, celebrations and meetings for up to 250 guests, depending on the arrangement. The price depends on the room and programme; maximum capacity is not a wedding quotation.

How much does parking cost?

Valet parking costs £35 for up to 3 hours, £60 for up to 9 hours or £100 overnight or for up to 24 hours. Electric charging is complimentary for hotel guests.

How would I arrive from Heathrow?

Hyde Park Corner station is beside the hotel, on the direct Piccadilly Line from Heathrow; allow up to an hour for the Underground journey. Private transfers have their own terms and charges.

Which benefits come with a suite booked directly?

The hotel offers Suite Privileges for suites booked on its website. Check-in from 6am, check-out until 6pm and a 30-minute jet lag massage depend on availability. Return airport transfers require at least 3 nights on the Best Available Rate or Bed & Breakfast rate.1

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A view inside The Lanesborough
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A view inside The Lanesborough
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