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Condé Nast TravelerDec 5, 2025

15 Best Christmas Hotels in London for a Festive Stay

These are the most decadent hotels in the city to stay at and see around Christmastime.

seasonal pop-ups and festive afternoon tea

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Mandarin Oriental Hyde ParkHotelopulent displays of finery
Raffles at The OWOHoteltowering gingerbread house and twinkling pines
Broadwick SohoHotelMoulin Rouge! The Musical collaboration display
The NedHotelseasonal pop-ups and festive afternoon tea
Claridge’sHotelChristmas tree designed by Daniel Lee
The GoringHotelbold red tree designed by Lulu Guinness
The DorchesterHotel15-foot UK-grown Nordmann spruce in lobby
The ConnaughtHotelmain tree designed by notable artist
Ham Yard HotelHotelGingerbread Village pop-up installation
The LanghamHotelThis great big castle of a building is less than five minutes' walk from Oxford Circus, but far enough for the noise of…
The RitzHotelDiscover the elegance of The Ritz London, a 5-star luxury hotel with British charm, Michelin starred dining, and…
The SavoyPlace of worshipThis storied London landmark is still as special as when it opened, with recently-renovated Edwardian rooms making a…
FumoirRestaurant
TeddyPlace

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 1, 2025

The Top Hotels in London: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

Nothing beats the pleasure of checking into these London hotels.

Urban resort with nine restaurants, 15 bars

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The NedHotelUrban resort with nine restaurants, 15 bars
The ConnaughtHotelCurves around Carlos Place in Mayfair Village
The Milestone Hotel and ResidencesHotelLocated just off Hyde Park (and across from Kensington Palace ), this 19th-century Victorian prides itself on its…
Hotel 41HotelThis former ballroom, located on the fifth floor of a brick-and-limestone Georgian building near St.
The Chesterfield MayfairHotelSpanning three Georgian townhouses, this Mayfair hotel in Berkeley Square sits right in the middle of it all, with…
Kensington PalaceAttractionIt has served as a residence for the British royal family since the 17th century and is currently the official London…
Stables BarBarDiscover the Stables Bar at Milestone Hotel, Kensington offering the best cocktails in London within an elegant…
Connaught BarPubMartini trolley and candlelight
The CoburgPubWatering hole for business deals
Red RoomBarModern bar with an after- or preparty feel
Holborn Dining RoomRestaurantServes quintessentially British pie
Sea Containers LondonHotelGlamorous riot of copper and brass on the South Bank
Lyaness barBarBar with mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana at the helm
Raffles London at The OWOHotelLocated in the former War Office building
Guerlain spaPlace27,000-square-foot spa
Saison by Mauro ColagrecoRestaurantHotel's Mediterranean dining space
Guard’s BarPubBar that heaves with gossipy politicians
Spy BarRestaurantTiny bar in an old interrogation room
Beaverbrook Town HouseHotelHas a destination restaurant and bar
Sir Frank’s BarRestaurantArsenic-hued, Art Deco–detailed bar
The Fuji GrillRestaurantSophisticated Japanese restaurant
Cadogan GardensGardenPrivately owned, peaceful gardens opposite the hotel
London Marriott Hotel County HallHotelPractically hovers over the Thames
The Carlton Tower JumeirahHotelIn one of the most prestigious locations in London
Shangri-La The Shard, LondonHotelLocated in the tallest building in London
SkypoolSightHighest indoor swimming pool in western Europe
Hyatt Regency London–The ChurchillHotelDesigned in honor of Winston Churchill
MontaguRestaurantOn-site restaurant inspired by Churchill's dining room
Churchill Bar & TerraceRestaurantArt Deco bar lined with history books
COMO Metropolitan LondonHotelOpened on Park Lane in 1997
Claridge’sHotel
Treehouse Hotel LondonHotel
Hyde ParkPark
The Meghan SuiteHotel
Venetian SuiteHotel
Tudor SuiteHotel
HermesHotel
St. James's ParkPark
Conservatory SuiteHotel
Leopard BarBar
1 HotelHotel
TreehouseHotel
Treehouse LondonHotel
Madera GroupPlace
Tocaya restaurantsRestaurant
Prince of Saxe-Coburg HotelHotel
Aman spaPlace
Guy OliverPlace

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15 Best Christmas Hotels in London for a Festive Stay

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