Luxury hotels in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom's luxury hotel scene is concentrated in London, where 10 five-star properties from brands like Raffles, Oetker Collection, and Four Seasons average 7.0/10 in our rankings. Rates start at $813/night at Shangri-La The Shard and climb to $4,335/night at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. Raffles London at The OWO tops the list with a 9.2/10 score, followed by The Lanesborough (8.7) and The Peninsula London (8.3).
THE RANKING
Hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · UNITED KINGDOM
Category leaders
Rooms
9.9
The Peninsula London
London, United Kingdom · The Peninsula
Location
9.9
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
London, United Kingdom · Mandarin Oriental
Food
9.7
Raffles London at The OWO
London, United Kingdom · Raffles
Service
9.5
The Lanesborough London, Oetker Hotels
London, United Kingdom · Oetker Collection
Ambiance
9.3
Raffles London at The OWO
London, United Kingdom · Raffles
Value
7.7
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London
London, United Kingdom · Belmond
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best luxury hotel in the United Kingdom?
Raffles London at The OWO is the top-rated luxury hotel in the UK with a score of 9.2/10. Housed in the former Old War Office building in Whitehall, it offers rates between $1,210 and $2,151 per night. The Lanesborough London (8.7) and The Peninsula London (8.3) round out the top three.
How much do 5 star hotels in the UK cost per night?
Luxury hotel rates in the UK range from $813 to $4,335 per night, with all 10 top-tier properties located in London. The most affordable option is Shangri-La The Shard starting at $813, while Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park reaches the highest ceiling at $4,335. Expect to pay $1,100 to $1,500 per night on average for a top-10 ranked property.
When is the cheapest time to visit luxury hotels in the UK?
February is the cheapest month to book luxury hotels in the UK, as it falls outside both the holiday season and the summer tourism peak. Rates can drop 20-30% below summer pricing across London's top properties. The tradeoff is cold, wet weather and shorter daylight hours.
Is the Peninsula London worth the price?
The Peninsula London scores 8.3/10 and ranks third among UK luxury hotels, with rates from $1,490 to $3,116 per night. It's the newest flagship in the Peninsula portfolio, opened in 2023 near Hyde Park Corner, with a rooftop restaurant and one of London's largest hotel spas. For travelers prioritizing new-build amenities over historic character, it justifies the price.
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