The Connaught

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The Connaught
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“One of the very smartest hotel addresses in London , The Connaught Hotel’s energy crackles and fizzes from morning through night, with coming and goings, reunions, a hum of excitement and a permanent sense of occasion. In the welcoming, flower-garlanded reception hall, lashings of dark woods are…”
— Condé Nast Traveler
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 18

How to Spend the Perfect Autumn Day in London

A local's guide to the pastries to indulge in, the galleries to amble around, and the cocktails to sip before supper during what is, arguably, the city's best season.

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  • The ConnaughtHotelOne of the very smartest hotel addresses in London , The Connaught Hotel’s energy crackles and fizzes from morning…
  • Hyde ParkParkWalk through the park as leaves turn gold and rust.
  • MaryleboneSuburbLeafy streets, Georgian terraces, and indie stores.
  • Monmouth Coffee CoRestaurantCozy coffee spot with a buzz and roasting beans.
  • Daunt BooksSightIndie bookstore with the smell of new books.
  • KJ's LaundrySightMUNTHE: Scandinavian womenswear with effortless style, artful prints, and modern feminine silhouettes designed in…
  • MonocleSightCheck out treasures at this shop.
  • TOASTCaféShop for lovely homewares.
  • James Smith & SonSightWonderfully old-school umbrella shop.
  • The HartPubOld-school London pub with great banoffee pie.
  • Café MuranoRestaurantItalian cooking with chicken Milanese and ragu.
  • JikoniRestaurantWarm and spicy menu, try the prawn toast scotch egg.
  • The Wallace CollectionGalleryDiscover exceptional paintings, sculpture, ceramics, furniture and arms and armour, gifted to Britain in 1900, in a…
  • Farm Shop MayfairMarketSmart grocery store stocked with fancy Somerset farm items.
  • The AudleyPubLocated on the corner of Mayfair's South Audley Street and Mount Street, The Audley Public House is a traditional…
  • WiltonsRestaurantClassic British dishes in a grande dame of London dining.
  • St John BakeryBakery
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SkiftSep 8

Luxury+Lifestyle: Can a Small Collection of Iconic London Hotels Out-Earn Big Brands?

The owner of The Connaught and The Berkeley has hired the man who scaled Six Senses to build an operating company for luxury lifestyle hotels it owns and doesn't own.

5 things in this story
  • The BerkeleyHotelThe hotel is owned and managed by the Maybourne Hotel Group, which also owns The Connaught and Claridge's in Mayfair,…
  • The ConnaughtHotelOne of the very smartest hotel addresses in London , The Connaught Hotel’s energy crackles and fizzes from morning…
  • The EmoryHotelSteel, glass and a whole new sort of Hyde Park Corner stay.
  • Elsewhere
  • Saint-GermainNeighborhoodParis, Francedistrict in Paris with a new hotel development
  • Hackwood ParkHotelHampshire, United Kingdomcountry estate in Hampshire
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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.

main tree designed by notable artist

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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 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
  • The LanghamHotel
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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.

known for its Englishness, celebrated staircase

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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.

Curves around Carlos Place in Mayfair Village

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