10/10
“Staff were amazing, the friendliest hotel we have ever been to”
Amazing art deco design, fantastic location close to Knightsbridge, Oxford Street, Hyde Park and tube services
London · head to head
45 Park Lane vs Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is $190 a night less. They are 748 metres apart.
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The honest take
Book the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park. It's $284 cheaper a night, carries the same 9.4 guest rating across a far larger sample of 491 reviews versus 134, and its facility list includes a spa, pool and gym plus a Heston Blumenthal restaurant that 45 Park Lane simply doesn't have on paper. 45 Park Lane wins on pure address, sitting directly on Park Lane with Hyde Park views, and it allows pets, which the Mandarin doesn't. But for the money and the amenities, the Mandarin is the stronger booking.
The look and the feel
45 Park Lane
45 Park Lane is the newer, glassier sibling of The Dorchester, built in a curved late-2000s block that trades the old hotel's wedding-cake grandeur for a cooler, more contemporary language - polished stone, dark wood panelling, low lighting, a lobby that feels closer to a private members' club than a Victorian pile. CUT restaurant, with Wolfgang Puck's steaks, sits just off reception with an open modern-American menu. The rooms look straight over Hyde Park, and the whole building has the hush of somewhere built for people who don't need to be told it's expensive.
Right for those who want the newest, sleekest version of Park Lane grandeur and don't mind paying more for the address.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park occupies a red-brick Edwardian building on Knightsbridge, opposite Harvey Nichols and the park, with the layered, ornate public rooms that come from a century of continuous grand-hotel service rather than a single design brief. Individually decorated rooms, marble bathrooms, a spa with thirteen treatment rooms and a 17-metre pool underground, and upstairs Dinner by Heston Blumenthal serves historically-inspired British dishes under a two-Michelin-star kitchen. The Mandarin Bar draws a Knightsbridge crowd of shoppers and financiers rather than tourists, and the whole place has the settled, slightly theatrical confidence of an old hotel that has kept reinventing its restaurants.
Right for anyone who wants spa and pool access, a landmark restaurant, and Knightsbridge rather than Mayfair as their base.
45 Park Lane's own facility list shows nothing that Mandarin Oriental lacks except pet-friendliness, while it is the one giving up the Mandarin's spa, 17-metre pool, gym and treatment rooms in exchange for a Park Lane address.
The Mandarin Oriental is the more characterful room to stand in - its Edwardian bones and individually decorated interiors have a history and texture that 45 Park Lane's polished, corporate-contemporary shell doesn't try to match.
The numbers
| 45 Park Lane | Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,762 | $1,572 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 134 | 491 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 748 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only 45 Park Lane has
Nothing on our list that Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park lacks.
Only Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has
- Pet
What guests actually say
45 Park Lane
- friendly, attentive staff
- great Park Lane location
- spacious, comfortable rooms
“Staff were amazing, the friendliest hotel we have ever been to”
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
- excellent location
- attentive, polite staff
- good breakfast variety
- some breakfast items charged extra
Guests at 45 Park Lane seem to come away happier, as they consistently praise the warm, friendly welcome with no complaints, while Mandarin Oriental guests note a minor gripe about extra breakfast charges.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
45 Park Lane
- Studio, Park ViewRoom Only$1,743
- Deluxe RoomRoom Only$1,759
- Deluxe Room(1 King Bed)Room Only$1,759
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
- Superior King RoomRoom Only$1,572
- Superior King RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$1,600
- Superior Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$1,622
In guests' own words
45 Park Lane
10/10
“Excellent hotel a must return stay!”
Lovely hotel. Perfect position on Park Lane. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great care taken to welcome our grandchildren. Rooms were roomy and very comfortable.
9/10
“Excellent”
Perfect
Was great
About each
45 Park Lane
Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views Unparalleled Dining Experience Convenient Location with Access to Leisure Activities Experience luxury at its finest at 45 Park Lane, where each room offers breathtaking views of Hyde Park and is equipped with top-notch amenities. Indulge in a culinary journey at the modern American steak restaurant, serving…
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Luxurious Dining Experience Indulge in the exquisite two Michelin star restaurant by Heston Blumenthal, offering acclaimed British dishes, alongside Japanese cocktails and cuisine at The Aubrey. Award-winning afternoon tea awaits at The Rosebery, while cocktails can be savored at the contemporary Mandarin Bar. State-of-the-Art Spa and Wellness Facilities…
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Facilities, in full
45 Park Lane
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
45 Park Lane66 Knightsbridge
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