The Dorchester
London, United Kingdom
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Is The Dorchester good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.3/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: iconic British elegance; unsurpassed service; outstanding dining. Main complaint: kitchen smells through window.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Iconic British grandeur, near flawless”
The Dorchester is an icon done right: elegant pastoral rooms, fresh flowers scenting the ground floor, classic English warmth with smart controls and a superbly comfortable Hyde Park Suite. Service is called unsurpassed from entry to exit — welcoming front-of-house staff share the building's history, every request is met, bars span tastes with Vesper Bar a must, and dining is outstanding across the board. Small blemishes: à-la-carte breakfast items can carry supplements, and one window opened onto a downstairs restaurant's extraction, wafting cooking smells.
- Rooms
- Elegant, smart-controlled and supremely comfortable rooms.
- Service
- Unsurpassed, genuinely welcoming staff and service.
- Location
- Near the tube and the main sights.
- Food
- Outstanding dining; some breakfast items cost extra.
- Facilities
- Varied bars including a loved Vesper.
- Iconic British elegance
- Unsurpassed service
- Outstanding dining
- Welcoming front of house
- Spa
- Gym
- Private parking
- Kitchen smells through window
- Breakfast supplements
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How it compares
The Dorchester ranks #31 of 829 hotels Staylist lists in London and #27 of 134 5-star hotels there. At about $488 a night it is 27% below the median for 5-star hotels in London ($665). The closest listed alternative is 45 Park Lane-Dorchester Collection, 100 m away (score 8.7).
About the hotel
- Address
- 53 Park Ln, Westminster, London, Greater London, W1K 1QA, United Kingdom
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 1931
- Renovated
- 2022
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.1 km
- Getting there
- Airport: London City Airport (16.64 km) · Train Station: London Victoria Station (1.68 km) · Metro: Hyde Park Corner (0.5 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- 45 Park Lane-Dorchester Collection100 m · 8.7 · $1,144
- London Hilton on Park Lane200 m · 6.9 · $773
- Curzon Street by Mansley200 m · 7.2 · $523
- Grosvenor House Suites300 m · 7.6 · $722
- Como Metropolitan London300 m · 7.9 · $909
Amenities
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Airport pick-up
- Bar
- 2 Restaurants
- Station pick-up
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Valet parking
- Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
- China Tang at The Dorchester
- Postal service
- Fax/copying service
- Wedding service
- Translation tools available
- Concierge service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Dorchester?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Is there parking at The Dorchester?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- Does The Dorchester offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up.
- What wellness facilities does The Dorchester have?
- Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The Dorchester from the airport?
- The nearest airport is London City Airport, about 16.64 km away.
- How far is The Dorchester from the centre of London?
- About 1.1 km.
- Is The Dorchester suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.