3/10
Location
Bath did not work, no charm for a four season
London · head to head
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane vs Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is $182 a night less. They are 724 metres apart.
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
$1,391/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $61 taxes & fees
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The honest take
Both sit at essentially the same price, around $1,250 a night, and both carry five stars and strong review counts, so this comes down to what you want the building to do for you. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has the 17-metre pool and a two-Michelin-star restaurant, which the Four Seasons lacks. The Four Seasons counters with a rooftop spa and hot tub over Hyde Park. On facilities alone, book Mandarin Oriental if swimming and Heston Blumenthal's cooking matter to you; book Four Seasons if you want that rooftop soak.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
The Four Seasons on Park Lane occupies a 1970 tower, rebuilt and softened over the decades into something plusher than its concrete bones suggest, with Pavyllon by Yannick Alléno bringing a French formality to the ground floor and Bar Antoine doing louder, brasserie-ish evenings. The rooftop spa is the real point of difference: glass, quiet, and a long view over Hyde Park that most Mayfair hotels can't offer from height. It reads as a hotel that has kept modernising rather than one preserved in amber, aimed at guests who want new-build comfort with a Mayfair postcode.
Right for guests who want a rooftop spa and hot tub with Hyde Park views and don't mind newer architecture over historic fabric.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park sits in a grand Victorian block on Knightsbridge, all high ceilings and marble bathrooms, individually decorated rooms rather than a uniform template, and a genuine sense of old London hotel-keeping updated rather than gutted. The draw is Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, two Michelin stars doing historic English dishes with a wink, plus The Aubrey for Japanese food and cocktails and an actual lap pool at 17 metres, rare for central London. It suits people who want swimming and serious cooking under one roof, in a building with real Victorian weight to it.
Right for guests who want to swim properly, eat at a two-Michelin-star table, and stay somewhere with Victorian bones and individually decorated rooms.
Choosing the Four Seasons means giving up the 17-metre pool; choosing Mandarin Oriental means giving up the rooftop hot tub, at near-identical prices.
Mandarin Oriental's Victorian block and individually decorated rooms give it more character to actually live in than the Four Seasons' more generic modern tower, even setting the pool aside.
The numbers
| Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane | Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,391 | $1,573 |
| Guest rating | 10/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 344 | 491 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 724 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has
- Hot tub
Only Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has
- Pool
What guests actually say
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- attentive staff
- good breakfast
- location
- maintenance issues (bath not working)
“The breakfast was nice and staff were very attentive to details.”
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
- excellent location
- attentive, polite staff
- good breakfast variety
- some breakfast items charged separately
Mandarin Oriental guests seem happier overall, praising staff, food and location with only a minor gripe, while Four Seasons had one guest report a broken bath and lack of charm.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- Superior, King BedRoom Only$1,391
- Superior, King Bed, City or Park ViewRoom Only$1,400
- Superior 1 King Bed, City or Park ViewRoom Only$1,423
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
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
10/10
The breakfast was nice and staff were very attentive to details.
About each
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Luxurious Heritage in Mayfair In the heart of London's vibrant Mayfair, the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane stands as a testament to luxurious heritage, redefining luxury since 1970. Culinary Delights and Rooftop Sanctuary Guests can indulge in the culinary wonders of Pavyllon London by Chef Yannick Alléno and enjoy a spirited escape at Bar Antoine.…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
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…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
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
Hamilton Place, Park Lane66 Knightsbridge
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