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The Lanesborough is a luxury hotel in Knightsbridge, overlooking Hyde Park, offering country house elegance in a vibrant city centre. All guests are cared for by personal butlers and treated to a host of complimentary inclusions, such as WiFi, movies and music on-demand and access to the award-winning Lanesborough Club & Spa, featuring a spacious gym with daily fitness classes, hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and six treatment rooms. Culinary delights include fine dining and afternoon tea at The Lanesborough Grill, cocktails at the Library Bar, cigars and a wide selection of cognacs at The Garden Room and all day casual dining and drinks at the Withdrawing Room.
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The Lanesborough is celebrated for its opulent amenities, with guests frequently applauding the spa, butler service, and diverse dining options. Reviewers often highlight the tranquility and elegance of the rooms, complemented by the hotel's overall atmosphere that marries contemporary luxuries with classic charm. Exceptional service is a hallmark of the Lanesborough experience, with staff delivering personalized care.
Its prime Hyde Park Corner location is a hit among guests, though some note the room rates can be steep. The hotel's cleanliness, especially the gleaming breakfast area, is also highly commended.
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Attentive
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My husband and I made reservations for the bar. At first, I was intrigued that we needed to make reservations but after going to the bar, I thought this was a brilliant idea. It’s for this reason - the ambiance, cocktails, food, and service deserve five stars through and through. There is nothing which could be improved upon. Our server, Angel, assisted us with our selections and the cocktails were impeccable. The stemware was completely lovely (these is nothing worse than a superior cocktail in a poorly selected glass - this completely ruins the cocktail). The ambiance in the bar was simply elegant and beautiful. Every detail in the food, cocktails and service left nothing where improvements could have been made. We had the boozy Gaspari Manhattan, Lilibet Cocktail, Rumrunner Old Fashioned, Classic Champage Cocktail, and an Italian wine to go with filet in the peppercorn and brandy sauce. Later, there was a lovely singer and pianist. Simply extraordinary and lovely. Her voice was angelic and the pianist tied the experience together in a neat bow. I would like to call attention to the manager, Mickael Perron, who also checked on us in the most kind and attentive manner. Paul - in the coat room, was also very kind, warm, and attentive - a most generous person with a sincere and kind heart. For those of you who enjoy a truly remarkable experience which caters to all of your senses, then look no further as this is the place to go.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Lanesborough Management, General Manager at The Lanesborough
Responded Feb 21, 2024
Dear MarianNOI, Thank you so much for such amazing feedback following your recent visit to the Library Bar. The Library Bar really is such a hidden gem of the hotel and I am so pleased the team made such a memorable impression. Rest assured we shall pass on your kind words and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Stuart Geddes, Managing Director
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I treated my husband to Afternoon Tea on 1/3/20 at The Lanesbourough hotel for his 50th birthday. We arrived a little early and were escorted to the library where we had drinks. My husband had a fantastic scotch, and I had a very delicious mocktail. When our table was ready we entered the Celeste restaurant which was decorated with Peggy Porschen inspired pink floral displays. My husband decided to have the rhubarb green tea which he said was very nice, then the sandwiches, scones and cakes arrived. They were a visual treat, and most definitely a sweet treat! The sandwiches were lovely, on many different types of bread, with very tasty fillings, the scones were the best I have ever tasted! No clagy taste, or after taste, just crisp on the outside and light on the inside. The cakes were to die for. My husbands favourite was the Peggy Pavlova, but for me it was a close call between the elderflower and lemon starlet, and the raspberry, rose and lemon sponge. All beautifully decorated and delicious. The service was attentive but not intrusive, and they kindly gave my husband a special mango mousse to celebrate his birthday. All in all lovely, indulgent afternoon, and I would recommend this to anyone.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded Apr 3, 2020
Dear K9915MGsarahw, Thank you for taking the team to share your feedback on our new Peggy Porschen Afternoon Tea here at The Lanesborough. It is very pleasing to receive such feedback, and I am glad you enjoyed the setting, sandwiches, scones and cakes. I am still trying to work out my favourite cake also, as they are all so good! We are glad your husband had a memorable 50th Birthday with us and we look forward to seeing you both again very soon. Kind regards, Marco Novella, Managing Director
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My Sisters and I enjoyed a wonderful night’s stay at The Lanesborough Hotel this weekend (Saturday 22 May). From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel very special as everyone we met treated us like Royalty.
The welcome and check-in were swift and we were even given a tour of the facilities, before we went into our rooms. The rooms (we stayed in Junior Suites) were exquisitely decorated and felt very grand. The rooms are a good size and stocked with all the amenities you need for a comfortable night away. We had our own Butler, who went the extra mile to take care of us.
The hotel itself is in the best location, opposite Hyde Park, a 10 minute walk to Harrods and Hyde Park Corner Tube Station is right outside the entrance, making it easy to travel to other parts of London.
Breakfast the following day was at the Celeste, a beautifully bright designed restaurant that was comfortable. Breakfast was a treat for the eyes as well as the stomach.
We spent some time at the Spa and here every need is catered for, open changing rooms, state of art steam/sauna and hydropool. A relaxing lounge and a restaurant if you get hungry! Even the things you don’t think you need, they catered for… powerful hairdryers, straighteners, brushes and combs, hair products and hair bobbles…. Its these little things that matter.
We enjoyed our stayed so much, we want to make our Sister’s get away an annual event and we’d love to stay here again.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Response from Lanesborough Management, General Manager at The Lanesborough
Responded Jun 3, 2021
Dear D8709AVkb, I am so pleased that you and your sisters had a wonderful stay with us at the Lanesborough on what was our first weekend out of the recent government lifting of restrictions. All of the team here at the Lanesborough really take pride in looking after every single one of our guests so I am delighted to hear that you were made to feel special and treated like royalty! Indeed, we are so lucky to have such a fantastic location, where it is nice to be close to the fantastic shops in Knightsbridge, but also Hyde Park just a stones throw away. Our spa is the jewel in the crown, and our butlers are on hand to make sure every need is met and catered for. I very much hope that I will be able to welcome you and your sisters back next year if not sooner! Kind Regards, Stuart Geddes, General Manager
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Beautiful afternoon tea here, beautiful decorated restaurant and hotel... chandeliers and flowers galore. The staff could not have been any more helpful. The food itself was delicious, we even got topped up sandwiches, not that we could finish it all! And for the bits we couldn’t finish off they give us a little takeaway box which I thought was a nice touch. It’s obviously quite pricey but I do feel like for the service, ambience, quality of food, decorations, location it’s worth it.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Lanesborough Management, General Manager at The Lanesborough
Responded May 28, 2021
Dear SarahArm502567, Well what can I say. It was a real pleasure to read such a lovely review following your visit to us for afternoon tea. The team will be so pleased that you were so well looked after and so nice that you had a little piece of the Lanesborough to take home with you and enjoy later in the evening. I hope that we will be able to welcome you back this year. Kind regards, Stuart Geddes, General Manager
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This hotel is quite rightly, rated as one of the best in london. From the moment you walk through the doors you feel welcomed by all members of staff. Yes this place is expensive but doesn’t feel stuffy at all, you can really relax and enjoy yourself.
The hotel is extremely traditional and cherishes it’s old age character, you feel like royalty staying here.
The location is brilliant, you are sitting basically on top of Hyde Park Corner (but no train noise) so can get down to the tube within minutes. You can walk into Belgravia, Knightsbridge, Marble Arch, Oxford street, it’s great! Loved everything about it
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Lanesborough Management, General Manager at The Lanesborough
Responded Aug 27, 2021
Dear Hrb91x, I am so pleased to learn that you felt like royalty staying with us here at the Lanesborough. We are so blessed to be in such a beautiful yet convenient part of London, you really feel as though you are right in the heart of this beautiful city with just a stones throw away from Knightsbridge and Hyde Park. I very much hope we will be able to welcome you back in the near future. Kind regards, Stuart Geddes, Managing Director
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This has to be the most grand & elegant hotel in London. I was lucky enough to stay for 11 nights at the Lanesborough hotel. With its grand foyer & super high ceilings, it’s truly amazing. Positioned directly on Hyde Park Corner you’ll struggle to find a better hotel. Check in was super fast, and were quickly escorted to my room to be shown around, i was shown how to operate the high tech system in the room which operates the curtains, lighting, TV (picture in a frame which lifts and reveals a television), room service ordering and even to call your butler. Spacious room with a huge chandelier and a small office desk section to the side. The lighting was superb throughout the room along with 3 different light setting for the bathroom. The 24/7 underfloor heating in bathroom was superb. The Housekeeping was 10/10 everyday, as was their turndown service, cannot fault one bit. Having a butler at hand 24/7 was truly an amazing experience. Apart from one evening when the butler & maintenance guy were both trying to switch the main chandelier off at 02:00am as the light wouldn’t go out to allow me to sleep, Luckily they switched the fuse off from outside just for that light and fixed the issue the next morning. Breakfast was good, but extremely slow, and this was throughout my stay. It seems not enough servers and food just not coming out fast enough. Along with a few mistakes here and there as almost try and remember your order rather than write it down. (One morning I simply asked for double shot latte, toast & cornflakes at 08:00, 8.25 latte arrived, 8.30 cold toast arrives along with hard butter, 8.40 I’ve had to ask where my bowl of cornflakes and finally 45 mins after placing my order my of bowl cornflakes arrived. It seems anything food related from the Celeste restaurant or even from the Library or Withdrawing room was delayed in arriving at your table, maybe short staffed in the kitchen areas as well as the restaurants. (Most likely Brexit is to blame for this). Though I must say regardless of all the food delays the quality of the food arriving was always first class, and was always presented beautifully. Our first evening we ate in the Celeste restaurant (2.5 hours from start to finish) but we preferred the menu along with the ambience of the Library/withdrawing room. Our compliments to all the chefs as we practically ate everything on the menu and loved it.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Lanesborough Management, General Manager at The Lanesborough
Responded Nov 1, 2021
Dear Astakos, Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review following your 11 night stay with us. I am so pleased that you got to fully enjoy everything the Lanesborough had to offer and you appreciated all of the in room technology. The Butler and Housekeeping will be delighted with your kind comments. Thank you for highlighting a few issues with your breakfast order which I will discuss with the team internally, however it is great that you enjoyed all of our Library Bar menu! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Kind regards, Stuart Geddes, Managing Director
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This is the best hotel I have stayed in. It is not a 5 star establishment but should be given a 10 star rating. Despite the location and the guests I am sure they have staying there we were made to feel the most important guests as soon as we entered.. All the staff were just outstanding and their attention to detail was the best. We cannot wait to stay there again. Well done to everyone.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from LanesboroughTeam, Manager at The Lanesborough
Responded Apr 3, 2020
Dear Michaell856, Wow - Thank you so much for your glowing review! It is always pleasing to know that the team made your stay memorable and rest assured I shall pass your wonderful feedback onto them. We look forward to welcoming you back to your London Residence in the near future. Kind regards, Marco Novella, Managing Director
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I have stayed in many top Hotels in London such as Claridge’s, Langham, Rosewood. The Lanesborough is the best with its amazing room and services. Due to the pandemics, we have to change the booking for several times. The Lanesborough reservation team continuously offered us extremely patient help. When we arrived, the reception team gave us a truly stunning room with great Hyde park view and very nice decoration. They also arranged a small bed with two nice bottles of mineral water for our kitten. The room has 4 meters high ceiling and classical decoration fused with the latest high technology. I have been staying in many luxurious hotels in historical building. I understand it is very difficult for this type of hotel to have everything in perfect condition. However, in the Lanesborough, every details like room temperature, furnitures, bathroom, bed linens in the room are elegant and perfect. The butlers are very polite, professional and efficient. The dinner in Celeste is also very good. One of the best Michelin one-star restaurants I have had. Overall, we had a very comfortable and pleasant two nights stay at this hotel with friendly atmosphere and will definitely stay at the Lanesborough again.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Lanesborough Management, General Manager at The Lanesborough
Responded Jun 3, 2021
Dear PhilipQiu, From reading your review, the saying the littlest things make the biggest difference certainly springs to mind. I hope your kitten appreciated the bed and water. Perhaps when you return one day they will be able to meet our resident cat, Lilibet! From dinner in Celeste, to our butlers taking excellent care of you, to our dedicated reservation team ensuring that everything is smooth and perfect for your arrival, I truly hope you had a wonderful stay with us. Thank you for your kind words, and I look forward to welcoming you back to the Lanesborough in the future. Kind Regards, Stuart Geddes, General Manager
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Even by the standards of Forbes 5 star hotels the decor in the Lanesborough is well above the average and absolutely sumptuous. There are many positive aspects but I shall just mention a few. Even though we were in the "cheapest" rooms we were treated like royalty. We even had a butler. The breakfast service in the restaurant was amazingly fast. The chef must have cooked our meals as soon as the order came in as it was served within 5 minutes of placing the order. We had an evening meal in the restaurant and there was an remarkable example of service. We ordered wine with a very junior waiter. When the sommelier came round he respectfully told us he did not think the wine we had chosen was the best he had in the price range so brought a better wine at no extra cost. He even left us the glass of our original wine so we could compare. I have never encountered this level of service before. Before we arrived I told them I wished to practice my clarinet. They bought a music stand specially for me (at no cost to me) and found a private room where I could make as much noise as I wanted without disturbing anyone. How many hotels would do that! The competition is intense but this might be the best hotel in the UK.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Lanesborough Management, General Manager at The Lanesborough
Responded Aug 24, 2022
Dear 404alastairw, Thank you very much for your review following your stay with us earlier this month. I can hand on heart say that your review was shared to every single team member in the hotel and they were all so pleased you had such a sumptuous stay. Our service that we strive to provide is such an integral part of what makes a stay so memorable and I feel as though we really touch on this during your stay. Being the best hotel in the UK is quite the compliment. Thank you once again and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to the Lanesborough in the future. Kind regards, Stuart Geddes, Managing Director
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Just returned from a wonderful two night stay at this beautiful hotel. We arrived on their grand reopening following lockdown and right from the second we arrived until the second we left my wife and I were treated like royalty. This place is just stunning.
The beauty of this hotel above other high-end London hotels such as the Ritz, the Savoy or the Dorchester is that you are treated like family this really is a home away from home. it has a very different feel to all the other high end five-star hotels and we absolutely loved it. As a cigar smoker the garden room was fabulous, it makes such a difference to any trip when facilities like that are available. Needless to say the cigar selection is sublime.
Every single member of staff and I mean every single without exception, were incredibly friendly they literally couldn’t do enough for us. I appreciate the hotel wasn’t full and also the level of enthusiasm will be at a peak because of the reopening but I left there feeling that it really wouldn’t matter whether the hotel was full or not I think you would still get that level of service.
The spa facilities as you’d expect we are 2nd to none, The library bar has a wonderful feel to it the only downside is that during the week it doesn’t open until 4 pm, but you can still have a drink in the Celeste restaurant which again one of the most elegant venues in London I would imagine.
A special mention has to go to the gentleman that checked us in, the public relations manager (I’m sorry I can’t remember her name) and the fabulous door staff (so friendly). But in reality as I said earlier every single member of staff right from the big boss (who was circling for the entire time we were there and always approachable) down to the cleaners were amazing.
You have us as customers for life !!
See you in December if we are allowed 🤞🏽🤞🏽
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Lanesborough Management, General Manager at The Lanesborough
Responded Jun 3, 2021
Dear Marbellamikey, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review following your stay with us last year. I am so pleased that you chose to spend two nights away with us following the lockdown we had in November. It really brings such joy to me knowing how much the team made an impact on your stay, and I know they will thoroughly enjoy hearing how much they looked after you. The Garden Room is really a hidden gem for us here at the Lanesborough so I am pleased you got to make full use of it, and as for our spa, that really is the jewel in our Lanesborough crown. Please be rest assured that I shall pass on your feedback to all of the team. We look forward to welcoming you back! Kind Regards, Stuart Geddes, General Manager
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Dear Paul,
Thank you for your message and we hope you are well?
The dress code for our Peggy Porschen afternoon tea is smart casual.
We hope this answers your question and we look forward to welcoming you very soon.
There are more places to choose from in the London area.
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$918 - $1,175 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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