Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 14 October 2026 · How we review hotels
The Cadogan is for travellers who want Chelsea and Knightsbridge on the doorstep and a quiet hotel to come back to. It opens onto Sloane Street, with Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Knightsbridge station about five minutes' walk away, yet guests describe the hotel as exceptionally calm, discreet and elegant. The building dates from 1887 and once hosted Oscar Wilde, and today its rooms are spacious and high-spec, with welcoming touches such as fresh flowers. The staff, and the concierge team in particular, are what guests mention first, together with the breakfast and the cocktails in the bar. The main reservation is cost. Value for money is where guests are least enthusiastic, one found the breakfast buffet overpriced, and another disliked a suggested gratuity at check-out. For a calm, personal base close to the boutiques of Sloane Street, it is a very easy recommendation.
Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 — the average across the 31 hotels we list in London is 9.3.
What Guests Loved
- Staff are praised in almost every review as warm and professional, and the concierge team stands out for help with London tips, restaurant bookings and arrivals. Several guests call it their go-to hotel in London.
- Guests describe large, high-spec rooms and spacious bathrooms, plenty of linen and towels, and welcoming touches such as a drink on arrival and fresh flowers. The suites in particular draw enthusiastic comments.
Things to Consider
- Value for money is the aspect guests rate least generously, even though they are delighted with the stay itself. Expect to pay for the address and the level of service.
- Guests love breakfast, but one who otherwise rated everything top notch found the continental buffet overpriced for what it offers.
Should you book it?
The Cadogan is worth booking for travellers who want a quiet, intimate hotel close to Knightsbridge shopping — but pick somewhere else if you want a large hotel with extensive leisure facilities.
Book it if you want
- Travellers who want a quiet, intimate hotel close to Knightsbridge shopping
- Couples who value spacious rooms and very personal service
Pick somewhere else if
- You want a large hotel with extensive leisure facilities
- You dislike paying extra for breakfast and service on top of the room
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Cadogan from the airport?
The Cadogan is 21 km from Heathrow Airport (LHR).
How far is The Cadogan from the centre of London?
The Cadogan is 2.5 km from the centre of London.
How do guests rate The Cadogan?
On Booking.com it scores 9.5/10 from 130 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Cadogan have?
The Cadogan is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Cadogan offer?
The Cadogan offers 2 Restaurants, bar, fitness Centre, room Service, concierge and Tea/Coffee Maker.
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75 Sloane Street, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW1X 9SG, United Kingdom