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London
London, the grand houses.
Six hotels in Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Whitehall and on the Strand, every one of them with three MICHELIN Keys in 2026.
London has one of the deepest lists of grand hotels anywhere. The MICHELIN Guide gives six hotels in the city Three Keys in its 2026 selection, and all six are here: Claridge's, The Connaught, The Savoy, The Peninsula London, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park and Raffles London at The OWO.
Claridge's has stood in Mayfair since 1812, and The Savoy opened on the Strand in 1889; Claude Monet stayed there for weeks at a time while painting the Thames. The great houses sit in Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Whitehall and along the river, close to Hyde Park, Bond Street and the West End theatres, and their best suites now include rooftop penthouses with pools and terraces over the skyline.
Know the city
Where to base yourself.
Mayfair
Between Hyde Park and Bond Street. Claridge's and The Connaught.
Knightsbridge and Belgravia
On Hyde Park and at Hyde Park Corner. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park and The Peninsula London.
Whitehall and the Strand
Near Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and the river. Raffles London at The OWO and The Savoy.
London in pictures
Photos courtesy of the hotels.
When to go
London through the year.
- Janquiet
- Febquiet
- Marquiet
- Aprgood
- Maybest
- Junbest
- Julbest
- Auggood
- Sepgood
- Octgood
- Novgood
- Decgood
Best · May, Jun, Jul
The longest days and the social season. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show runs from 18 to 22 May 2027.
Good · Apr, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Spring and autumn are mild and quieter. November and December bring the festive season at the grand hotels.
Quieter · Jan, Feb, Mar
Short, cool days and the quietest weeks of the year, good for museums, theatre and the restaurants.
Getting there
Arriving in London.
Each hotel page lists its address, check-in times and the hotel's own transfer times.
Good to know
- The Heathrow Express reaches London Paddington in 15 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes.
- The grand hotels cluster in Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Whitehall and along the river.
- Signature suites are often booked directly through each hotel's suites team.
- Every hotel here holds three MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 selection.
Practical
Before you go.
- Getting there
- Heathrow (LHR) is the main long haul airport. The Heathrow Express reaches London Paddington in 15 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes.
- When to go
- All year. Late spring and early summer bring the longest days and the social season. November and December bring the festive season at the grand hotels.
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP).
- Our tip
- The signature suites are often booked directly with each hotel's suites team. Ask us and we will make the introduction.
Questions
London, answered.
When is the best time to visit London?
London works all year. May to July has the longest days and the social season, and November and December the festive season at the hotels.
Which area should I stay in?
Mayfair for shopping and galleries, Knightsbridge and Belgravia for Hyde Park, Whitehall and the Strand for the theatres and the river.
How do I get in from Heathrow?
The Heathrow Express runs to Paddington in 15 minutes. Most hotels can also arrange a car.
Which hotels have river views?
The Savoy, on the Strand, is one of the few London hotels with rooms facing the Thames.
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