The Peninsula London

Name: The Peninsula London
Address: 1 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HJ, United Kingdom, GB

Wellington Arch rises from the lawn in front of The Peninsula London.

I’d choose a Grand Premier Park for the view from the room; the Deluxe looks into the courtyard. Then I’d make time for a swim beneath the mosaics. This is a London stay with room for the hotel itself: a walk and dinner upstairs.

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Is it for you?

A Grand Premier Park gives a couple a reason to spend time in the room, looking towards Wellington Arch. Add the pool and a Brooklands reservation for an easy weekend rhythm.

I’d ask for: A Park room with the outlook you want, plus Brooklands if dinner falls Tuesday to Saturday.
Worth knowing: For private outdoor space, the category is Grand Premier Terrace; Park does not automatically mean a terrace.

For a family, consider a Junior Suite with 2 double beds, or the Superior when a separate living room matters. With the latter, accept the frosted bedroom windows before booking.

I’d ask for: The bed layout, children’s ages and any connecting-room arrangement before confirming.
Worth knowing: Junior and Superior categories state capacity for up to 4 guests; confirm beds and capacity for your actual family.

For two friends, start with a Premier with twin beds, or book separate rooms when independent bathrooms and routines matter. Canton Blue offers a ground-floor dinner without going up to the rooftop restaurant.

I’d ask for: Confirmed twin beds, or two rooms, and a Canton Blue table for the chosen evening.
Worth knowing: Premier Rooms have city views. For Wellington Arch, look at the Grand Premier Park category.

On my own, I’d keep a courtyard-facing Deluxe and leave an hour for swimming. Upgrade to Park when you expect to spend time enjoying the window: the basic room already starts at 51 m².

I’d ask for: Peninsula Time with your rate, especially after an overnight flight or before a late departure.
Worth knowing: Current room pages offer arrival from 6am and departure by 10pm. Confirm those hours with the booking.

Like a regular

The Lobby with red seating, pale columns and indoor planting

Updated 4 November 202613 min readHow we write the guide

London at the window
Ask for a Grand Premier Park when Wellington Arch matters. For private outdoor space, look at the Grand Premier Terrace instead.
Before breakfast
Leave the first hour free for the pool: it opens at 7am and is long enough for a proper swim. Then head to The Lobby, where breakfast runs until 11:30am.
Space for the family
For a suite shared by the family, I’d look at a Junior with 2 double beds. The Superior gives you a separate sitting room, but its frosted bedroom windows are a real tradeoff.

What The Peninsula is

Opened in 2023, the Peninsula occupies a newly built hotel with interiors by Peter Marino. Big windows, polished wood and honey-onyx bathrooms set the tone, while a courtyard planted with wisteria and trees brings arriving cars off the street. Allow time for the hotel itself: the generous spaces are part of the reason to stay here.

Room choice begins with the outlook. The Deluxe faces the courtyard; the Grand Premier Park puts Wellington Arch in front of your windows. For a family, I’d consider a Junior Suite with 2 double beds. The Superior has a separate living room and space for up to 4 guests, but its bedroom windows are frosted. Keep it on the list for the layout, with a clear understanding of the view you give up in the sleeping area.

Below the hotel, the 25-metre pool leaves room for a proper swim, with mosaic landscapes on the walls and ceiling lights that change through the day. Dinner could mean the intimate tables and Cantonese cooking of Canton Blue, or Brooklands by Claude Bosi on the eighth floor. I’d settle the dinner reservation before arriving, leaving the daytime for the park and a return to the pool.

In the Lumina Guide

Lumina Guide 2027

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do The Peninsula London’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.

Location
9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests like the location for walking; one would prefer Oxford Street for shopping.
Room
Guests particularly remember the spacious bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.
Staff and service
8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests bringing a dog describe attention for their companion too, alongside the staff’s kindness.
Breakfast
Reviews mentioning breakfast remember the table service with pleasure.
Price
A guest visiting for afternoon tea found the service poorly coordinated for the price.

How we count

The Peninsula London in numbers
What	Guests’ score	Guests who mention it	Happy
Location	8.4	52	92%
Room	8.3	54	91%
Staff and service	7.4	241	76%
Breakfast	7.5	15	80%
Price	–	20	35%

347 guests said so on Google, from 4 November 2024 to 27 October 2026. Stored Google reviews dated from 4 November 2024; collections may stop at 300 or 2,000 reviews. The latest 500 with text, or every available text when fewer, are read the same way. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in London: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 4 November 2026. 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 27 February 2027, from £632 on Google Hotels on 3 November 2026.

When I’d go

February is where I’d start: the lowest observed night is £632 on 27 February 2027, and the month spans £632–£728. November ranges much more widely, from £910 to £2,125. For a stay built around the room and pool, I’d check winter dates first, then compare rates for the arrival times, breakfast and conditions that matter to the trip.

Period	GBP a night
5 November to 30 November 2026	910–2,125
December 2026	830–1,280
January 2027	642–997
February 2027	632–728
March 2027	657–759
April 2027	728–838
May 2027	774–1,730
June 2027	895–1,497
July 2027	918–1,500
August 2027	900–1,136
September 2027	819–1,062

Lowest price for one night searched on its own for 2 adults; check the chosen rate for room, board, taxes and cancellation. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

The pool and courtyard

Two scenes from official Peninsula films: pool mosaics and the courtyard arrival.

**The indoor pool between mosaics and poolside loungers**from 0:22 · The Peninsula Hotels · 4 June 2026Watch on YouTube

**The planted courtyard and hotel entrance**from 12:35 · The Peninsula Hotels · 2 September 2025Watch on YouTube

Places to linger

Photo: The Peninsula London

Swimming below the mosaics

A heated 25-metre pool, with ceiling lights that change as the day progresses.

Photo: The Peninsula London

Dinner at Canton Blue

Cantonese cooking on the ground floor, with intimate tables and decorated walls.

Photo: The Peninsula London

The Brooklands terrace

Tables looking across London’s rooftops; the restaurant is on the eighth floor.

Good to know before you book

Choose a Park category for Wellington Arch; a Deluxe looks into the courtyard.
Superior Suite bedroom windows are frosted. Daylight enters, but outward views from the bedroom are restricted.
The 3 accessible categories have no bathtub. Confirm the precise layout and facilities you need.
Ask for Peninsula Time alongside your rate: the current room pages offer arrival from 6am and departure by 10pm.
Brooklands serves dinner Tuesday to Saturday. Arrange the table before the stay.
Before you choose your dates, see what a night costs in London, month by month.

Start with the outlook

Deluxe Room51-53 m² · King / TwinsThe windows face the hotel’s English courtyard. Choose it for that outlook rather than a view of Wellington Arch.See the room

Premier Room51-58 m² · King / TwinsViews over Grosvenor Crescent and Halkin Street, with a honey-onyx bathroom.See the room

Grand Premier Park Room52-59 m² · King / 2 DoublesWellington Arch fills the large windows: my first room to consider when the view matters.See the room

Grand Premier Terrace Room58 m² · King / TwinsSliding doors open to a private terrace above Belgravia’s houses.See the room

Deluxe Room Accessible51-53 m² · King / TwinsThe accessible courtyard-facing version, with a roll-in shower and grab rails. There is no bathtub.See the room

Premier Room Accessible51-58 m² · King / TwinsThe accessible city-facing version, with a roll-in shower and grab rails. There is no bathtub.See the room

Getting there

Address	1 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HJ
Arriving by car	The inner courtyard lets you get out of the car away from the road.
Your room	Agree arrival and departure times with the hotel, especially when using Peninsula Time.

Wellington Arch and Belgravia

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Between the park and the pool

7am

The first swim

Head down as the pool opens. The mosaics and ceiling lights make it a good start even on a wet London morning.

After the pool

An unhurried Lobby breakfast

The Lobby serves breakfast until 11:30am, leaving time to change and sit beneath the triple-height ceiling.

Evening

The table already chosen

On a Tuesday-to-Saturday evening, I’d keep the Brooklands reservation. Canton Blue serves lunch and dinner daily.

The Peninsula London reviews

Ratings checked on 3 November 2026

Google1062 ratings4.6/5

Guest voices

3 accounts from the Google listing: a family, a regular guest and a return that went wrong.

Google

Prepared for a 2-year-old

A family travelling with a 2-year-old found the room prepared with a cot, high chair, toys and bath accessories. In their account, the detail of that preparation made the stay easier.

Google · 2026-08-30Read reviews

Google

A regular stop

A guest who says they stay regularly praises the spa treatments, swimming pools and rooftop-bar view. In this account, the wellness spaces are a reason to come back.

Google · 2026-04-28Read reviews

Google

A room request that was missed

A couple who had stayed the previous year requested and reconfirmed a room without connecting doors or a connecting foyer. They report receiving that layout and leaving the hotel rather than accepting the alternatives offered.

Google · 2026-10-17Read reviews

Questions before you book

How much does a night at The Peninsula London cost?

For one night for 2 adults: £642 on 9 January 2027, £632 on 27 February 2027, £728 on 1 April 2027. These are the lowest seller prices for those dates searched separately; check the room, meals, taxes and cancellation in the chosen quote. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

Which room would you choose for Wellington Arch?

A Grand Premier Park Room. Deluxe Rooms face the courtyard; a city outlook is not the same across every category.

Does the Superior Suite have an open view?

The bedroom windows are frosted. Natural light comes in, but outward views are restricted. There is a separate living room.

Are accessible rooms available?

The catalogue includes Deluxe Room Accessible, Premier Room Accessible and Deluxe Suite Accessible. None has a bathtub. Confirm the shower, access widths and equipment you require with the hotel.

When can I swim?

The heated indoor 25-metre pool opens daily from 7am to 9pm on Lower Level 4. Check any children’s hours or access conditions with the hotel.

Can I arrive early?

Request Peninsula Time when booking. Current room pages offer arrival from 6am and departure by 10pm; confirm those times with your chosen rate.

Can I dine at Brooklands every evening?

No. Published dinner hours are 6pm to 9:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Book the table along with your room.

What does the wellness centre offer?

The spa occupies Lower Levels 3 and 4. It has 7 treatment rooms, including one for couples, separate steam and sauna rooms for men and women, and a relaxation lounge with heated lounge chairs. Treatments, access and membership benefits have their own conditions: check what your booking includes.¹

How many guests can St. George Ballroom accommodate?

St. George Ballroom measures 696 m² and holds up to 450 guests for a seated banquet or 1,200 for a cocktail reception.¹

Is there a stay offer with a spa treatment?

Revitalise & Restore Escape includes a 90-minute Subtle Energies holistic massage. It applies to Monday to Thursday stays booked at least 7 days ahead, for single or double occupancy. Rates include 20% VAT, with an additional discretionary 5% service charge per room, per night.¹²

What happens on New Year’s Eve?

For New Year’s Eve 2026, The Lobby offers dinner with music from the Dover Street Big Band. Canton Blue’s second sitting continues with a party at Little Blue, while Brooklands Bar has a DJ.¹

Is there an offer for a 4-night stay?

More Time With Our Compliments includes a complimentary fourth night when you stay for 4 consecutive nights, for single or double occupancy. Rates include 20% VAT, with an additional discretionary 5% service charge per room, per night. Blackout dates apply.¹

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The Peninsula London

Is it for you?

Is it for you?

Keep the choices for The Peninsula London

Like a regular

London at the window

Before breakfast

Space for the family

What The Peninsula is

In the Lumina Guide

Location

Room

Staff and service

Breakfast

Price

The pool and courtyard

Places to linger

Swimming below the mosaics

Dinner at Canton Blue

The Brooklands terrace

Good to know before you book

Start with the outlook

Wellington Arch and Belgravia

Between the park and the pool

The first swim

An unhurried Lobby breakfast

The table already chosen

The Peninsula London reviews

Guest voices

Prepared for a 2-year-old

A regular stop

A room request that was missed

Questions before you book

How much does a night at The Peninsula London cost?

Which room would you choose for Wellington Arch?

Does the Superior Suite have an open view?

Are accessible rooms available?

When can I swim?

Can I arrive early?

Can I dine at Brooklands every evening?

What does the wellness centre offer?

How many guests can St. George Ballroom accommodate?

Is there a stay offer with a spa treatment?

What happens on New Year’s Eve?

Is there an offer for a 4-night stay?

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