THE LANESBOROUGH

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The height of civilisation and good value considering the location. £6.50 for a pot of tea which came with home made shortbread. Scones were £12 for 4 with jam and clotted cream. Service was really good (Stephen our waiter was lovely). We’ll definitely be back.

Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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A beautiful hotel in the heart on London.

A beautiful hotel in the heart of London the dinning room is something to be seen, exquisite and luxurious, afternoon tea was a treat, the staff were so polite and the service first class, I look forward to returning soon ....

Date of stay: March 2019

Dear julieharcher Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words about The Lanesborough which I will be sure to share with the team. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes Marco Novella Managing Director

Wonderful hotel, Wonderful staff, Exceeds expectations

The Lanesborough Hotel may front a busy thoroughfare but once welcomed inside, you soon realize it is the perfect London sanctuary and all your cares vanish. Every single individual we encountered expressed sincerity and warmth, making our stay very special. As others have commented, you are made to feel like you are part of an extended family while staying at the Lanesborough. The hotel’s small size and dedicated staff give it a boutique feel and there are times when you will feel you as if have the entire establishment to yourself. It's central location is perfect for doing everything in London. There is a nearby tube stop, a cab/uber can easily be hailed from the hotel, or better yet, get your exercise and walk everywhere like we did during our week's stay. I actually wish we had spent more time in our Apsley Suite as it offered an incredibly peaceful and pampered respite. If we needed anything, our butler was there almost immediately. The quality fresh fruit in our room, replenished multiple times daily was a welcome treat. One day, I asked if we could have more fresh figs as they were in season and oh so luscious. Minutes later, a bowel with half a dozen huge figs arrived courtesy of our butler. What a delight! The room itself was large, warm and essentially soundproof. The Hypnos bed and soft linens provided us wonderful nightly slumbers. A nighttime soft lighting system made it easy to navigate the large room after bedtime, when needed. The room televisions that disappear behind paintings are also a nice touch. Towels and toiletries are of very high quality. The complimentary breakfast that came with our package was enough to hold us until dinner. Having had such a wonderful experience, we look forward to staying here on our next London visit. The Lanesborough is truly a home away from home.…

Date of stay: September 2019

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Room Tip: The Apsley Suites are amazing

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Dear mingfatsai, Thank you ever so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review following on from you recent stay with us. It seems to me that you thoroughly enjoyed the full extent of what we have to offer here at the Lanesborough, whether that be our dedicated butler team, our fantastic central location, and our unique individual service where we strive to surpass every guests expectations. During the renovation process, we tried to think of every possible detail so guests can enjoy all the modern facilities that hotels offer these days, but we wanted to do this within keeping of the history of the house which you clearly enjoyed. Thank you once again, and we look forward to your returning to your home away from home upon your next visit to London. Kind regards, Marco Novella, Managing Director

Reputedly London’s most expensive hotel

Amazing to think this supremely elegant Georgian building originally called Lanesborough House dating from 1733 was St. George’s Hospital until its move to Tooting in the 1970s. The Duke of Westminster then exercised an option to buy it back for a mere £6,000 based on its value in the nineteenth century. It has no fewer than 93 suites and bedrooms with a starting price per night of $800 making it reputedly the most expensive hotel in London. It has a Michelin-starred restaurant currently known as the Celeste, a ‘luxury’ bar, garden room and spa. …

Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled solo

Dear futtock21, It is indeed amazing to think that we have such a beautiful hotel, and steeped in such fantastic history in the heart of London. We have many visitors who were born, treated or visited St Georges hospital and the building holds special memories for so many people. We pride ourselves on our luxury service, warmth and feel and not forgetting our stunning Michelin-starred restaurant, Celeste and our state of the art spa! Thank you for your review, Kind regards, Marco Novella, Managing Director

Understated style

A friend took me to this place as a surprise and boy what a super place. The staff were a delight - friendly and polite but above all incredibly professional. Nothing was too much trouble and nobody hurried you up so you could enjoy the ‘how the other half live’ experience.

Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends

Dear K9TLS, Well, what can I say, what a lovely surprise indeed! You are indeed correct, nothing is too much trouble for us here at the Lanesborough and all of the team just love making all of our guests happy. I am so pleased you got to experience what we have to offer here, and I do hope you com and experience us again. Kind regards, Marco Novella, Managing Director

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Hi Sandra, I wanted to ask you which room this is in the photo! I am looking at getting a junior suite but this room looks so adorable and lovely. Is this a premier, superior or deluxe? thank you!

My photo is in the drawing room .

Is it possible to meet celebrities here or is it just business people?

I've never seen one but Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga and others have frequented in the past. Keep in mind, this is like,....theee top Hotel in London. They are discrete however

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is it in the conjestion area

No it's not in the congestion zone. It's right on the edge though so be careful which direction you approach it from. You will see a big red " C" painted on the road if you do go in to the zone. It's free on a weekend though. The concierge can arrange for it to be paid if you do go in to it with a vehicle during the week.

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Hola me gustaría saber si para tomar el te en el hotel tengo que hacer una reserva previamente.

Dear Maria, Muchísimas gracias por su interés en The Lanesborough. Actualmente el Hotel está cerrado por renovación, esperamos abrir a finales de primavera. Si recomendamos que haga una reserva para garantizar una mesa. Si necesita más información no dude en ponerse en contacto. Atentamente.

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