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 Raffles London at The OWO
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Raffles London at The OWO is $79 a night less. They are 1.8 km apart.
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The honest take
Raffles London at The OWO is $1,084 a night with a 9.5 guest rating from 207 reviews and allows pets; 45 Park Lane is $1,564 with a 9.4 rating from 134 reviews and no pet allowance listed. Both are five-star London addresses roughly 1.8km apart, so the gap comes down to price, review volume, and that one facility. On the data alone, Raffles OWO is the sharper booking.
The look and the feel
45 Park Lane
45 Park Lane is Dorchester Collection's Park Lane tower, all glass and pale stone with a David Collins-designed interior that leans mid-century American: walnut panelling, brass fittings, low leather club chairs in the CUT by Wolfgang Puck steakhouse downstairs. Rooms face Hyde Park through floor-to-ceiling windows, and the whole place has the hushed, monied calm of a Mayfair address built for people who want discretion and a good martini rather than spectacle. It draws a business and old-money crowd, quiet money rather than loud.
Best for guests who want sleek, quiet, view-driven luxury close to Oxford Street shopping and Hyde Park.
Raffles London at The OWO
The OWO is the former Old War Office on Whitehall, a vast Edwardian Baroque pile of Portland stone that Raffles has turned into its first UK hotel, with the original marble staircases, ornate plasterwork ceilings and long stone corridors kept largely intact and dressed with contemporary furniture rather than pastiche. It sits among government buildings near the river, a genuinely historic stretch of London rather than a shopping strip, so the street outside feels ceremonial and a bit theatrical after dark. The scale of the building gives it a grandeur 45 Park Lane, for all its polish, can't match.
Best for guests who want to stay inside a genuine piece of London history near Whitehall and the river, and who may be travelling with a pet.
45 Park Lane doesn't lack anything on the list against Raffles OWO; the difference is that Raffles allows pets and comes in noticeably cheaper with more reviews behind its slightly higher rating.
Raffles OWO is the more beautiful place to be, simply because you're moving through a converted Edwardian government palace rather than a well-dressed modern tower.
The numbers
| 45 Park Lane | Raffles London at The OWO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,370 | $1,291 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Reviews | 134 | 207 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 1.8 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only 45 Park Lane has
Nothing on our list that Raffles London at The OWO lacks.
Only Raffles London at The OWO has
- Pet
What guests actually say
45 Park Lane
- friendly, helpful staff
- great Park Lane location
- spacious, comfortable rooms
“Staff were amazing, the friendliest hotel we have ever been to”
Raffles London at The OWO
- exceptional, excellent staff and service
- great location and history
- never feels crowded
- billing mistake by the team
“I want to live at Raffles. Best hotel ever”
Both sets of guests leave delighted with staff and location, but Raffles guests use stronger superlatives like perfection while 45 Park Lane reviews are shorter and slightly less effusive overall.
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
Raffles London at The OWO
- Double Deluxe TwinRoom Only$1,262
- Deluxe Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$1,296
- Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Queen BedsRoom Only$1,296
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
Raffles London at The OWO
10/10
“Perfect stay”
Fabulous hotel in a great location and exceptional staff
10/10
“I want to live at Raffles. Best hotel ever”
Everything
Nothing. Raffles is perfection
10/10
Best Hotel in London. From rooms to service, just excellent and it never feels crowded
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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Raffles London at The OWO
Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning City Views Experience the epitome of luxury at Raffles London at The OWO, where each 5-star room offers breathtaking city views, air-conditioning, and top-notch amenities including a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. Indulge in Exquisite Dining Options Savor a delightful culinary journey at our on-site restaurant,…
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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
Raffles London at The OWO
- 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
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Where they are
45 Park Lane57 Whitehall
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