Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 28 September 2026 · How we review hotels
The Lanesborough is built around service. Every room comes with a personal butler, and guests return again and again to the staff, who remember small details and arrange surprises without being asked. The Regency interiors feel grand and very British, yet guests describe the atmosphere as warm rather than stiff. Breakfast, afternoon tea and the cocktails in the Library Bar are all praised, and free access to the club and spa adds a pool and treatment rooms to a stay in the heart of Knightsbridge. The trade-offs are space and price. Some rooms are smaller than guests expected, the cooking at dinner does not win everyone over, and value is the area guests rate least generously. For travellers who want a classic London hotel beside Hyde Park and are happy to pay for attentive, personal service, it is an easy choice; anyone who needs a large room or a modern look may be happier elsewhere.
Guests score it 9.5 out of 10 — the average across the 19 hotels we list in London is 9.4.
What Guests Loved
- Service is what guests mention first. Every room has a personal butler, and guests describe the staff as faultless, attentive to small details and quick to arrange surprises such as birthday treats in the room.
- The rooms and public areas are decorated in a traditional Regency style with antique-style furnishings. Guests describe the interiors as aristocratic and very British, yet the hotel still feels warm and welcoming rather than formal.
Things to Consider
- Some guests, including ones who loved their stay, found their room rather small for the category. One also found the bed very firm, so it is worth mentioning your preference when booking.
- Most guests praise the food, but not all: one felt the kitchen did not match the level of the rest of the hotel. Breakfast is the meal that receives the most consistent praise.
Should you book it?
The Lanesborough is worth booking for travellers who put personal service above everything else — but pick somewhere else if you need a spacious room at a moderate price.
Book it if you want
- Travellers who put personal service above everything else
- Couples who want a classic British hotel beside Hyde Park
Pick somewhere else if
- You need a spacious room at a moderate price
- You prefer a contemporary, minimalist style
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Lanesborough from the centre of London?
The Lanesborough is 1.8 km from the centre of London.
How do guests rate The Lanesborough?
On Booking.com it scores 9.5/10 from 209 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Lanesborough have?
The Lanesborough is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Lanesborough offer?
The Lanesborough offers butler Service, indoor Swimming Pool, spa, fitness Centre, free Wifi and 2 Restaurants.
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