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 The Lanesborough
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: 45 Park Lane is $295 a night less. They are 446 metres apart.
The Lanesborough
$1,665/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $318 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
Book The Lanesborough. It costs less ($1,197 vs $1,528), scores higher with guests (10 vs 9.4 across a much larger review base of 357 vs 134), and it accepts pets, which 45 Park Lane does not. Both sit on Hyde Park within half a kilometre of each other, so location is a wash. On the numbers alone this is not close.
The look and the feel
45 Park Lane
45 Park Lane is Candy & Candy's Art Deco-inflected build for the Dorchester Collection, all curved glass, chrome detailing and a lobby that reads more contemporary jewellery box than grand hotel. The rooms lean pale wood and soft neutrals with big windows pulling in Hyde Park and the Mayfair rooftops. CUT by Wolfgang Puck downstairs does the steakhouse theatre well: dark leather booths, an open kitchen, a crowd that skews expense-account rather than old money. It is polished and current rather than historic.
Right for guests who want a sleek, modern Mayfair base with a buzzy steakhouse and Deco polish rather than period grandeur.
The Lanesborough
The Lanesborough occupies a Regency building that was once St George's Hospital, and it still carries that formality: high ceilings, ornate cornicing, deep-buttoned chesterfields, log fires in winter. The interiors, overseen by Alberto Pinto, run to silk damask, antique-effect furniture and a colour palette of burgundy and gold that feels closer to a private London townhouse than a modern hotel. The butler service is genuinely old-school rather than a marketing line, and the Library Bar with its Cognac and cigar list draws an older, quieter, more established crowd.
Right for guests who want the full traditional London five-star experience, a personal butler, and can bring a pet along.
45 Park Lane doesn't lack anything specific on the facility list here, but it does lack the pet allowance The Lanesborough offers, and the gap in guest ratings and review volume points to a more consistently impressive stay at the latter.
The Lanesborough is the more beautiful room to sit in, because its Regency bones and Pinto interiors give it a gravity and warmth that 45 Park Lane's glossier, more corporate Deco surfaces never quite reach.
The numbers
| 45 Park Lane | The Lanesborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,370 | $1,665 |
| Guest rating | 9.4/10 | 10/10 |
| Reviews | 134 | 357 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 6 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 446 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only 45 Park Lane has
Nothing on our list that The Lanesborough lacks.
Only The Lanesborough 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”
The Lanesborough
- attentive, friendly staff
- beautiful decor and intimate feel
- excellent breakfast
“Boutique hotel in great location.”
Guests at both hotels leave equally happy, with each praised almost entirely for exceptionally attentive staff and their prime locations.
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
The Lanesborough
- Deluxe RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$1,716
- Deluxe RoomRoom Only$1,727
- Deluxe RoomBreakfast Included · free cancellation$1,780
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
The Lanesborough
10/10
“Wedding anniversary stay”
How attentive the staff members were.
10/10
“Luxury on a small and intimate scale”
Boutique hotel in great location. Beautiful decor throughout. Staff very attentive. Excellent breakfast
Nothing
9/10
“Wonderful stay, would happily stay again.”
The staff were all friendly and couldn’t do enough for you.
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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The Lanesborough
Luxurious Accommodation Indulge in 5-star luxury at The Lanesborough, overlooking Hyde Park in Knightsbridge. Enjoy air-conditioned rooms, a personal butler, and free WiFi for a truly lavish stay. World-Class Dining Savor exquisite cuisine at The Lanesborough Grill, offering a diverse menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Pair your meal with selections…
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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
The Lanesborough
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
45 Park LaneHyde Park Corner
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