The Peninsula London
London, United Kingdom
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Is The Peninsula London good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.7/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: class-leading smart rooms; hyde Park doorstep; genuine pet program. Main complaint: unwanted forced upgrade.
Staylist AI overview · based on 7 public guest reviews
“Hyde Park Peninsula, service slips”
The Peninsula London carries the brand's elegant aesthetic: a grand lobby with fine floral touches opposite Hyde Park, clean spacious rooms with possibly the best smart-room system anywhere — touchscreens running lights, curtains and AV — a very good pool, and thoughtful touches like a forgotten bag rushed to the room's valet box and a personal manager-led upgrade tour. Pet stays are catered with beds, snacks and a pet menu. Yet one detailed stay flagged real misses: an unsolicited room-type change swapped a booked terrace for a suite, breakfast is a rigid limited set, and staff knocked before noon on checkout day — unworthy of the tier.
- Rooms
- Spacious, clean and technically brilliant rooms.
- Service
- Mostly superb; a checkout knock lacked grace.
- Location
- Directly opposite Hyde Park in London.
- Food
- A plentiful breakfast, though set and limited.
- Facilities
- A very good pool and pet amenities.
- Class-leading smart rooms
- Hyde Park doorstep
- Genuine pet program
- Grand elegant spaces
- Indoor swimming pool
- Gym
- Airport pick-up
- Unwanted forced upgrade
- Rigid set breakfast
- Early checkout knock
Best forLuxury staysPet ownersSpecial occasions
How it compares
The Peninsula London ranks #32 of 829 hotels Staylist lists in London and #28 of 134 5-star hotels there. At about $2,252 a night it is 239% above the median for 5-star hotels in London ($665). The closest listed alternative is The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection, 100 m away (score 9.1).
About the hotel
- Address
- 8/F, The Peninsula, 1 Grosvenor Pl, Westminster, London, Greater London, SW1X 7HJ, United Kingdom
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- The Peninsula (Peninsula Hotels)
- Opened
- 2023
- Distance to centre
- 1.4 km
- Getting there
- Airport: London City Airport (16.43 km) · Train Station: London Victoria Station (0.99 km) · Metro: Hyde Park Corner (0.18 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- The Lanesborough, Oetker Collection100 m · 9.1 · $1,608
- Como the Halkin100 m · 9.0 · $949
- The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London100 m · 8.6 · $1,193
- InterContinental Hotels London Park Lane by IHG300 m · 7.6 · $576
- The Emory, Maybourne Hotel Collection300 m · 8.4
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Tea room
- 2 Restaurants
- Cafe
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Station pick-up
- Conference room
- Childcare service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Laundry room
- Valet parking
- Station drop-off
- Canton Blue
- Brooklands by Claude Bosi
Frequently asked questions
- Does The Peninsula London have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at The Peninsula London?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- Does The Peninsula London offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does The Peninsula London have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The Peninsula London from the airport?
- The nearest airport is London City Airport, about 16.43 km away.
- How far is The Peninsula London from the centre of London?
- About 1.4 km.
- Is The Peninsula London suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.