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5-star hotels in London
London rewards visitors with royal palaces, world-class museums, theatre and centuries of history packed into a walkable centre. The city suits first-time sightseers and returning travellers alike, and its 5-star hotels fit guests who want attentive service and a central base after long days out. Spring and early autumn bring the mildest weather for exploring on foot, while summer offers the longest days and the busiest streets. Whenever you come, a 5-star address puts the landmarks, shopping districts and transport links within easy reach.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Milestone Hotel Kensington
1 Kensington Court, London, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereMilestone Hotel Kensington, a 5-star address on Kensington Court, scores 4.8 out of 5 from 1,056 reviews. Guests have babysitting service, breakfast and breakfast in room, plus air conditioning and a business centre. It suits families and travellers who want breakfast on their own schedule, with a central desk and bar for downtime after a day in the city.
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20 Garlick Hill, London, United Kingdom
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereVintry & Mercer sits on Garlick Hill, a 5-star hotel rated 4.8 out of 5 across 581 reviews. Breakfast, buffet, bars and air conditioning are among the facilities, along with a business centre and concierge. It fits guests who value a high guest rating and practical services, whether travelling for work or exploring London with a concierge on hand.
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41 Buckingham Palace Road, London, United Kingdom
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay here41, a 5-star hotel on Buckingham Palace Road, holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 395 reviews. Facilities include babysitting service, breakfast in room, air conditioning and a business centre. Its smaller review count suggests an intimate feel, and it suits families and business travellers wanting a quiet base with room service breakfast.
See 41The Savoy
Strand, London, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereThe Savoy on the Strand is a 5-star hotel scoring 4.7 out of 5 from 10,619 reviews. Guests have breakfast in room, bars, air conditioning and a business centre, plus babysitting service. It suits travellers who want a well-established address and plenty of company, and works well for both family stays and working trips.
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Brook Street, London, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereClaridge s Maybourne on Brook Street is a 5-star hotel rated 4.7 out of 5 by 3,838 reviewers. Breakfast, breakfast in room, bars, air conditioning and babysitting service are listed, with balconies in some rooms. It suits guests who want a classic London address and flexible dining, from an early breakfast to a late drink at the bar.
See Claridge s MaybourneCorinthia London
Whitehall Place, London, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereCorinthia London on Whitehall Place holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 3,576 reviews. A 5-star hotel, it lists breakfast, breakfast in room, bars, air conditioning and babysitting service, plus a barber and beauty salon. It suits guests who want grooming and dining on site alongside a central base for sightseeing or business.
See Corinthia LondonRosewood London
252 High Holborn, London, United Kingdom
- Sauna
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereRosewood London, a 5-star hotel on High Holborn, scores 4.7 out of 5 from 3,439 reviews. Breakfast in room, bars, air conditioning and a business centre are among its facilities, along with babysitting service. It suits travellers who like to start the day slowly in their room and need practical services for work or family stays.
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66 Knightsbridge, London, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereGuests seeking a 5-star stay in Knightsbridge should consider Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 2,602 reviews. Its facilities include air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk and babysitting service, which may suit families and travellers who want round-the-clock assistance. The address is 66 Knightsbridge, London, United Kingdom.
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6 Waterloo Place, London, United Kingdom
- Spa
- Parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSofitel London St James on Waterloo Place is a 5-star hotel with a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 2,477 reviews. Breakfast, breakfast in room, bars and air conditioning are listed, plus babysitting service and a business centre. It suits guests who want a central address with flexible dining and services that work for families or work trips.
See Sofitel London St JamesThe Connaught
Carlos Place, London, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereThe Connaught on Carlos Place is a 5-star hotel scoring 4.7 out of 5 from 2,281 reviews. Breakfast, breakfast in room, bars, air conditioning and babysitting service are among the facilities, with car rental service available. It suits travellers who want to arrange transport through the hotel and enjoy breakfast without leaving the building.
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Wilton Place Knightsbridge, London, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereThe Berkeley on Wilton Place Knightsbridge holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 1,905 reviews. A 5-star hotel, it lists breakfast, bars, air conditioning, babysitting service and balconies. It suits guests who value a room with outdoor space and family-friendly service, with breakfast and a bar on site for easy days.
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Hamilton Place Park Lane, London, United Kingdom
- Sauna
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereFour Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is a 5-star hotel rated 4.7 out of 5 by 1,880 reviewers. Breakfast in room, bars, air conditioning, balconies and babysitting service are listed. It suits travellers who want a Park Lane base with room-service breakfast and family support, whether visiting for leisure or business.
See Four Seasons Hotel London at Park LaneFour Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge
Ten Trinity Square, London, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereFour Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge on Ten Trinity Square scores 4.7 out of 5 from 1,643 reviews. This 5-star hotel lists breakfast in room, bars, air conditioning and babysitting service, plus a barber and beauty salon. It suits guests who want grooming and dining on site and a base from which to explore.
See Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower BridgeThe Lanesborough Oetker Hotels
Hyde Park Corner, London, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Parking
Why stay hereThe Lanesborough Oetker Hotels at Hyde Park Corner is a 5-star hotel rated 4.7 out of 5 across 1,614 reviews. Bars, air conditioning, babysitting service and a barber and beauty salon are among its facilities, with breakfast in room. It suits travellers who want a polished stay with dining and grooming handled in one place.
See The Lanesborough Oetker HotelsThe Goring
Beeston Place, London, United Kingdom
- Parking
- Breakfast in room
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereThe Goring on Beeston Place holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 1,440 reviews. This 5-star hotel lists breakfast in room, bars, air conditioning, a business centre and babysitting service, plus a concierge. It suits guests who want concierge help planning days out and a quiet room-service breakfast before meetings or sightseeing.
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Questions, answered
Which London 5-star hotels offer breakfast?
Many hotels in this list serve breakfast, including Milestone Hotel Kensington, Vintry & Mercer, Claridge s Maybourne, Corinthia London, Sofitel London St James and The Berkeley. Several also offer breakfast in room.
Which 5-star London hotels have the best guest ratings?
Milestone Hotel Kensington, Vintry & Mercer and 41 each score 4.8 out of 5. A large group of hotels, including The Savoy and Claridge s Maybourne, score 4.7.
Do these London hotels provide babysitting services?
Yes. Babysitting service is listed at most hotels here, including The Milestone Hotel Kensington, 41, The Savoy, Claridge s Maybourne, Corinthia London, Rosewood London, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London, Sofitel London St James and many others.
Which London 5-star hotels suit families and business travellers?
Babysitting service appears at nearly all listed hotels, which helps families. For work, business centres are listed at several, including The Milestone Hotel Kensington, Vintry & Mercer, 41, The Savoy, Rosewood London and The Goring.