The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection
London, United Kingdom
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Is The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.1/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: prime central location; impeccable service; celebrated themed afternoon tea. Main complaint: A few tea items missed for one guest.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Regency grandeur and celebrated afternoon tea”
The Lanesborough is classic British luxury near Buckingham Palace and the tube: lavishly decorated rooms and public areas, butler and concierge service, and the Library Bar with live piano on some evenings. The Bridgerton-themed afternoon tea is a draw — elegant in a regency dining room with impeccable service, though a few sandwiches and cakes missed for one guest. Staff consistently go above and beyond.
- Service
- Attentive staff who consistently go above and beyond.
- Location
- A prime spot near Buckingham Palace.
- Food
- A celebrated themed tea; a few items missed.
- Facilities
- Lavish public areas and a piano library bar.
- Prime central location
- Impeccable service
- Celebrated themed afternoon tea
- Lavish interiors
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- A few tea items missed for one guest
- Older building (opened 1991)
Best forafternoon tealuxury city breaksspecial occasions
How it compares
The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection ranks #20 of 829 hotels Staylist lists in London and #19 of 134 5-star hotels there. At about $1,608 a night it is 142% above the median for 5-star hotels in London ($665). The closest listed alternative is The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London, 100 m away (score 8.6).
About the hotel
- Address
- Hyde, Park Corner, Westminster, London, Greater London, SW1X 7TA, United Kingdom
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 1991
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 1.4 km
- Getting there
- Airport: London City Airport (16.54 km) · Train Station: London Victoria Station (1.21 km) · Metro: Hyde Park Corner (0.06 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London100 m · 8.6 · $1,193
- The Peninsula London100 m · 8.7 · $2,252
- Como the Halkin200 m · 9.0 · $949
- The Emory, Maybourne Hotel Collection200 m · 8.4
- The Berkeley, Maybourne Hotel Collection200 m · 8.3
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Horse riding
- Hiking
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Heated pool
- Valet parking
- The Lanesborough Grill
- Postal service
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool, heated pool.
- Is there parking at The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- Does The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection from the airport?
- The nearest airport is London City Airport, about 16.54 km away.
- How far is The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection from the centre of London?
- About 1.4 km.
- Is The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
- Is The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection pet-friendly?
- Yes, pets are welcome.