8 swanky London hotels given the highest rating by the Michelin Guide

When you hear the words ‘Michelin Guide’ your brain probably immediately goes to restaurants.

But now, the gospel guide also includes hotels.

Rather than winning stars like the UK’s top eateries, the Michelin Guide awards hotels ‘keys’.

Unsurprisingly several London hotels have been mentioned in this year’s prestigious guide.

Many of the London-listed hotels received the highest accolade of Three Keys.

The Three Key hotels represent the pinnacle of all five criteria used to judge hotels by Michelin Inspectors including architecture and interior design.

Read the full Michelin Guide here.

Bulgari Hotel, London

£££+

Address: 171 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge

What the Michelin Guide said: “The Bulgari brand might have originated in Milan, but its top-shelf luxury is equally at home here in the affluent London Borough of Knightsbridge.

“It might be one of the most expensive hotels in town, but it offers all the luxury you’d expect for such a price tag. From the attentive service to the impressive spa, the Bvlgari really does have it all.”

Price tag: A studio suite will cost you £2,400 per night.

2. Claridge's, Mayfair

£££+

Address: Brook Street, Mayfair

What the Michelin Guide said: “A true London institution, Claridge’s first opened in 1856 and is still charming the hearts of guests today.

“A timelessly beautiful art deco property, this Mayfair landmark first rose to fame with the fashionable set in the 1920s and, a little later, hosted many royals waiting out the Second World War. With this level of luxury, it’s easy to see why.”

Price tag: A studio suite will cost you an average of £2,100 per night.

3. Four Seasons Hotel, Park Lane

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Address: Hamilton Place, Park Lane, Mayfair

What the Michelin Guide says: “Not only was this the first of the Four Seasons Hotels in London, it was also the first Four Seasons in Europe. It opened in Mayfair in 1970 as the Inn on the Park, with Issy Sharp’s vision to create “a personal, down-to-earth hotel. Not for dukes or duchesses, but for people who want to be treated that way...”

“Over 50 years later, the brand is known worldwide and, with its lavish public spaces and luxurious bedrooms, you will certainly feel like royalty when staying here.”

Price tag: The cost of a superior room is around £945 per night.

4. Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park

£££+

Address: 66 Knightsbridge, Knightsbridge

What the Michelin Guide said: “London’s original Mandarin Oriental is a stunning hotel, in an equally stunning location. It sits in the perfect spot between the high-end shopping mecca that is Knightsbridge and the leafy expanse of Hyde Park, and the textures and colours not only welcome nature within but are designed to echo the ever-changing skies.”

Price tag: A deluxe room with a king bed costs an average of £1,050 per night.

5. Raffles London at The OWO, Whitehall

£££+

Address: 57 Whitehall, Whitehall

What the Michelin Guide says: “Located in the heart of Whitehall, Grade II listed Raffles at The OWO is certainly a contender for London’s most history-packed hotel; its name, the Old War Office, should provide a clue. Opened in 1906, this baroque-style property housed over 1,000 rooms, 2.5 miles of corridors and 2,500 government and military officials.

“The centre of the British Army’s administration, it was where Sir Winston Churchill masterminded the Allied victory over Hitler. MI5 and MI6 also had operations here – and it provided the backdrop for many a 007 movie.”

Price tag: A night at the OWO ranges from £850-£1,600

6. The Connaught, Mayfair

£££+

Address: Carlos Place, Mayfair

What the Michelin Guide says: “The affluent neighbourhood of Mayfair is a fitting host for one of London’s most desirable grand hotels, which first opened in 1815. A clubby type of luxury has always led the way here, but following an extensive redesign, the traditional references have been joined by muted colours, clean lines and a contemporary way of thinking.

“Drawing together the very best of British and international art and design, it’s this blend of the old and the new that makes The Connaught feel so original.”

Price tag: A superior room costs an average of £1,200 per night.

7. The Peninsula London, Belgravia

£££+

Address: 1 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia

What the Michelin Guide says: “The Peninsula London may only have opened its doors in 2023, but this Asian group’s first property launched back in 1866 in Hong Kong. Now one of London’s most lavish lodgings, it was well worth the wait.

“Its 190 rooms were styled by architect and interior designer Peter Marino and come with finely crafted, bespoke British furnishings, mahogany-panelled dressing rooms, and luxurious honey onyx bathrooms – not forgetting stunning views out over Hyde Park Corner and the Wellington Arch.”

Price tag: A deluxe room with a king bed can cost between £1,105 and £1,400.

8. The Savoy

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Address: Strand, Covent Garden/Holborn

What the Michelin Guide says: “The Savoy has spent over 130 years at the forefront of London’s hotel scene. The first purpose-built deluxe hotel in London, it was the brainchild of theatre producer Richard D’Oyly Carte, who knew all about glamour and putting on a show.

“Opening in 1889, it set new standards in the industry, bringing innovations such as electric light, central heating, and en suite bathrooms onto the scene.”

Price tag: A deluxe King room costs around £902 per night.