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AfarOct 14

London’s Most Famous Landmarks Are Becoming Luxury Hotels—Including a Spectacular New Waldorf Astoria

Across the British capital, the corridors of power are being opened up to travelers. A landmark conversion near Buckingham Palace illustrates the challenges and opportunities.

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The NedHotelRebirth of the former Midland Bank headquarters.
The Chancery RosewoodHotelOpened late 2025 in the former U.S. embassy.
Rosewood LondonHotelOccupies the former Pearl Assurance company headquarters.
Trafalgar SquareSightIt was established in the early 19th century around the area known as Charing Cross.
Buckingham PalaceSightLocated in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.
Waldorf Astoria LondonHotelScheduled to open February 1, 2027, in Admiralty Arch.
Raffles LondonRestaurantOpened in 2023 in the former Old War Office.
Rosewood the ChanceryHotelRepurposed the former U.S. Embassy building.
Admiralty ArchSightLandmark building housing the Waldorf Astoria London.
Lord Nelson statueSightWatches over Admiralty Arch.
CoreusRestaurantFine-dining seafood restaurant by chef Clare Smyth.
Café BouludRestaurantBrasserie with a roof terrace facing Parliament.
The Old War OfficeSightEdwardian-era building now housing Raffles London.
Cambridge HouseHotelFormer Naval and Military Club, opening in 2027.
Six Senses LondonHotelDebut in London, transforming Whiteleys department store.
BT TowerSightFormer tallest building in Britain, to become a hotel.
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Peacock BarPub

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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.

showmanship, vintage chandeliers, art history decor

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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 HariHotelBook Direct for Best Rates.
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 Berkeley BarRestaurant

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London’s Most Famous Landmarks Are Becoming Luxury Hotels—Including a Spectacular New Waldorf Astoria

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