53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 1QA, United Kingdom
First you'll be people-watching at the bar, looking out over Hyde Park, then the next thing you know you’ll be reclining in the relaxation room of the sumptuous Dorchester Spa – such is the charm of one of London’s – nay, the country’s – top hotels. For over 86 years since opening, the hotel has been refining its art of offering the best of British charm and service. Stunning furnishing, impeccable details and celebrated flower displays. With butlers and valets, it’s all very Downtown (Downton-Abbey, that is) but ever so inviting and special.
Best time to visit : All year
What we absolutely love about the property and feel sure will dazzle you too.
Rooms of cossetted intimacy or utter majesty. Where crisp linen wraps plump, feather pillows. Sleep deeply – and greet the new day with renewed inspiration.
Check-in 15.00 / Check-out 12.00
For our solo travellers these rooms offer a graceful melody of space and style. The ideal blend of familiarity and charm that turns the briefest of visits into a treasured memory.
In these generous rooms, personality and stylish details abound. Heritage and modernity blend in perfect harmony. Relax and enjoy the hotel's of promise of pure comfort.
The stylish details discovered at every turn. The enchanting, personal touches. That incredible bed. Your stay awaits. The English residential-style interior is designed completely around your comfort. You’ll have great digital connection, a wonderful bed and plenty of space to work or relax in.
A private haven of tranquillity, or plenty of space to work in peace. Let the bed carry you into a night of restful bliss. You’ll find a pillow spray by your bed after turn-down. The blend of fragrances has been specially created to improve sleep quality. All of the beautiful bathrooms have windows, allowing a fresh flood of natural daylight.
Refined and intimate in equal measure. Each suite features collector pieces by prominent British artists. Enjoy London from your own, stylish apartment. Close the door, forget the city’s roar, and let this peaceful suite become your home. The signature marble bathrooms add an extra level of luxury to an already splendid suite.
Calmly contemporary and utterly charming. These light and airy suites seduce the senses with their graceful design and peaceful attitude. Stylish and contemporary. Meltingly gorgeous and full of The Dorchester’s spirit. These large suites provide the best of the hotel's past and the future. Italian marble gleams in the sunlight reflecting off the window. The bath awaits your contemplation.
A private London residence behind every door. Commandeering the impressive hotel facade, the Belgravia Suites radiate luxury in both style and position. Named after one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, these suites echo Belgravia’s local reputation as ‘the city of palaces’. Majestic and restful, these impressive spaces provide the perfect home from home for any occasion.
Overlooking their historic namesake, the enchanting (and huge) Mayfair Suites are unsurprisingly some of the hotel's most beloved rooms. Your suite of palatial beauty. Your night in cossetted splendour. Your moment in dazzling history. All of the beautiful bathrooms have windows, allowing a fresh flood of natural daylight. The hotel's main aim is to give you a great night’s sleep, which is why they’ve chosen Vispring beds. Each handmade bed combines the finest natural materials with individually pocketed steel springs for the ultimate in comfort.
A home from home with the best address in town. Abundantly spacious and light, this is a truly magnificent London residence. With a layout that feels both naturally comfortable and wildly elegant, these suites offer classic luxury without compromise. All of the beautiful bathrooms have windows, allowing a fresh flood of natural daylight.
The ever-changing view of the park frames these classically elegant suites. This is English charm at her beguiling best, with space to dine, entertain and unwind. A serious suite. A serious amount of space. The wood-panelling lends the room an air of classic British spirit where both working and entertaining are fully provided for.
A stately, powerful suite with views as impressive as its history. Become part of the legacy of the very room where General Eisenhower planned the Normandy invasion. This grand and historic suite remains true to its famous past. The wood-panelled walls surround rooms that tell so many stories, some of which adorn the walls of the hallway.
An elegant palette of cool sophistication, The Audley Penthouse is a study in unabashed beauty. Positioned for its privacy and views, this is London living in full glory. Every bed in The Dorchester is incredible, but The Audley Penthouse takes sleep to a new level of luxury with the Christian Liaigre four-poster bed. Gorgeous design and supreme comfort.
Iconic, listed grandeur dressed in a lavish rhapsody of magical splendour. The suite of suites, designed by Oliver Messel, and adored by a shimmering history of illustrious guests. Featuring exquisitely painted panels and doors, yellow silk walls and bronzework pillars, this suite evokes a feeling of being in one of the world’s most captivating – and comfortable – stage sets. Much has been written about this famous bathroom. The scalloped, gold toilet seat sets the tone for an extraordinarily beautiful room where bathing feels like a something out of a film. The rest you must discover for yourself.
Live in luxury, both indoors and out. From the bathroom that adjoins the terrace to the enchanting atmosphere of the entire space, this suite is sheer bliss for the senses. These are rooms of surprise and delight – with a unique dressing room that must be seen to be believed and a place to dine in the evening. This is a place for making memories. This is a true suite of dreams. A Kohler Chromatherapy Riverbath is a bathing experience to rival them all. Soothed by the natural sounds and rhythms of the water and mood-enhancing colour light therapy, you’re also in control of huge Privatelite windows, offering utter privacy or views of your beautiful terrace.
Glowing with glamour and celebrity intrigue, the hotel's largest roof suite promises pure, bespoke luxury in the hands of unparallelled service. Clean lines and an expanse of glass. Marble and onyx shining like the many stars who have inhabited this space. Live above the rest. The second bedroom’s pink marble bathroom gleams with old-school Hollywood glamour. Here you’ll truly bathe in history.
London is one of the world’s most impressive capital cities with a unique and vibrant blend of history and culture. The hotel will guide you through a seemingly endless number of museums, galleries, public parks and attractions to decide what’s right for your visit and the best way to make some great memories of your time in this lovely city.
53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 1QA, United Kingdom
Looking over Green Park from Piccadilly is HIDE, the three-level restaurant and bar that’s been a stand-out in Mayfair since opening. Stunning interiors include a swirling oak staircase connecting downstairs bar Hide Below, Hide Ground in the middle and Hide Above at the top. The perfect place for a special occasion.
Ideal for: Date, making an impression, special occasion
When it comes to BBQs and smoked meat, SMOKESTAK is one of the most celebrated restaurants in London. It features an industrial-like interior, open kitchen and a smoker and charcoal grill, which take centre stage serving a range of meat and seafood dishes, including their ever-popular brisket bun with pickled chillies.
Ideal for: Solo dining, lunch, dinner
Small but wonderfully eclectic, Sir John Soane’s Museum is one of London’s best-kept secrets. Named after the architect who resided here in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, its interiors have been left largely unchanged throughout the subsequent centuries. A guided tour reveals Sir John’s collection of antiquities and artworks – including pieces by Turner and Canaletto – as well as some eccentric design touches.
To get to the Museum of London, hail a taxi for a 10-minute journey.
Make your way across Hyde Park’s luscious lawn and past the Serpentine to the southeast corner to discover a picturesque Rose Garden that’s blooming with flowers. Seasonal rose beds are planted twice a year, resulting in two colourful displays for spring and summer, although there’s always something to see year-round.
Exiting from the southeast side of Hyde Park, take a 10-minute drive to the next destination.
Buckingham Palace is the 775-room official residence of the Royal Family. During the summer, visitors can take a tour of the State Rooms, the Royal Mews and the Queen’s Gallery, which displays the Royal Collection’s priceless artworks. Changing the Guard takes place every day at 11am in summer (every other day in winter) for those keen to witness some traditional British pageantry.
Next, walk to Westminster Abbey, just 15 minutes away from the Palace.
