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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.

15-foot UK-grown Nordmann spruce in lobby

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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 3, 2025

36 Best Hotels in London for Design-Lovers, Spa-Goers, and History Buffs

The ultimate list of the all-time best hotels in London, tried and tested by our editors.

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Mandarin Oriental Hyde ParkHotelChoose between two extraordinary destinations: the iconic Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park and the newest Mayfair luxury…
Broadwick SohoHotelTo bed down in one of London's most iconic neighborhoods at a new hotel that's upping the ante for a jolly…
Claridge’sHotelfounded in 1812, heritage hotel benchmark
The Chancery RosewoodHotelnewly opened address
Rosewood LondonHotelcreated a new neighborhood, 'Midtown'
The DorchesterHotelIts walls were reportedly built to withstand practically anything that nature or man could throw at them, and the…
NoMad LondonHotelshowmanship, vintage chandeliers, art history decor
The BerkeleyHotelThe hotel is owned and managed by the Maybourne Hotel Group, which also owns The Connaught and Claridge's in Mayfair,…
1 Hotel MayfairHotelsustainable sanctuary with living moss walls
The ConnaughtHotelknown for its Englishness, celebrated staircase
The EmoryHotelall-suite hotel overlooking Hyde Park
Hélène Darroze'sRestaurantthree Michelin-starred restaurant
Jean-Georges at The ConnaughtRestaurantless formal, view onto water sculpture
Fumoir barRestaurant1930s-style bar
Hélène DarrozeRestaurantShe has 6 Michelin stars and three restaurants, Hélène Darroze at The Connaught in London with 3 stars, Marsan par…
Connaught BarPubmini Art Deco masterpiece, best bar in London
Asaya SpaPlacesubterranean spa with pool
ABC KitchenRestaurantlightly airy restaurant
Surrenne spaPlace21,573-square-foot longevity-focused spa
Emory Rooftop BarRestaurantrooftop bar
Emory Cigar MerchantsRestaurantcigar bar
Mandarin Oriental MayfairHotelAsian heritage in haute couture hideouts
DovetaleRestaurantelegant, low-lit restaurant
DukesHotelhidden down alleyway, hushed and discreet
GBR (Great British Restaurant)Restaurantdelightful restaurant
Bow Street Police MuseumMuseumbirthplace of London's first police force
Side HustleBartavern-esque, American-style cocktails
Lime Tree HotelHotelEbury Street townhouse conversion, affordable
The Buttery kitchenRestaurantexecutes breakfast classics
FumoirRestaurant
The HariHotel
The Berkeley BarRestaurant

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