Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 14 October 2026 · How we review hotels
The Langham London is for travellers who want a grand hotel with a long history and the West End on foot. It stands at the top of Regent Street, a few minutes from Oxford Circus and Marylebone, in a building that opened in 1865 and still looks well cared for, with fine artwork throughout. Guests speak most warmly about the staff, who come across as genuinely welcoming, and about very comfortable beds and spotless rooms. The spa with its 16-metre pool, the Palm Court and the Artesian bar make it easy to spend time in. The trade-offs come with the size of the building. Some rooms are small or have little view, the walk from the lifts can be long, and extras such as breakfast feel pricey to some guests. For a polished, central stay with character, it delivers; anyone who wants plenty of space in a standard room should budget for a larger category.
Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 — the average across the 31 hotels we list in London is 9.3.
What Guests Loved
- Oxford Circus is about five minutes away on foot, and guests value being close to Marylebone's shops and restaurants as well as the theatres and sights of the West End. Location is one of the hotel's highest-rated features.
- Staff are praised in almost every review for being warm, courteous and helpful, from luggage being taken to the room on arrival to thoughtful touches such as a personal message for a child. Several guests return year after year for that consistency.
Things to Consider
- Not every room is generous: some guests found theirs very small, with a compact shower or a small bed to share, and one room had no real view. One guest also found the air conditioning fiddly and could not cool the room at night.
- The hotel is large and its layout can feel complicated. One guest needed two lifts and long corridors to reach the room, and another found the gym hard to locate.
Should you book it?
The Langham London is worth booking for travellers who want a historic grand hotel in the West End — but pick somewhere else if you need a spacious room without paying for a higher category.
Book it if you want
- Travellers who want a historic grand hotel in the West End
- Shoppers and theatregoers who want to walk everywhere
Pick somewhere else if
- You need a spacious room without paying for a higher category
- You prefer a small hotel with short corridors
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Langham London from the airport?
The Langham London is 22 km from Heathrow Airport (LHR).
How far is The Langham London from the centre of London?
The Langham London is 1.6 km from the centre of London.
How do guests rate The Langham London?
On Booking.com it scores 9.2/10 from 591 guest reviews.
How many stars does The Langham London have?
The Langham London is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does The Langham London offer?
The Langham London offers indoor Swimming Pool, spa, sauna, fitness Centre, 3 Restaurants and bar.
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1c Portland Place, Regent Street, Westminster Borough, London, W1B 1JA, United Kingdom