10/10
Great Location and incredibly capable and friendly staff
London · head to head
The Connaught vs Rosewood London
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Rosewood London is $4,302 a night less. They are 2.3 km apart.
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The honest take
Book The Connaught if the budget stretches to it: at $1,878 a night against Rosewood's $904, it buys the highest-rated stay of the two (9.6 vs 9.2) and a Mayfair address that Holborn simply isn't. Book Rosewood London if you want scale and comfort for less than half the price, with a pool that The Connaught doesn't have. Both are five-star and both are excellent; the choice is really Mayfair intimacy versus Holborn grandeur.
The look and the feel
The Connaught
The Connaught occupies a red-brick Edwardian pile on a quiet Mayfair square, and everything inside is pitched at hush rather than spectacle. The lobby's revolving glass and steel installation by David Adjaye sets a modern note against the panelled corridors and the famous carved staircase. Connaught Bar, redesigned by Espinet/Matthews, is all Art Deco lacquer and gold leaf, with a drinks trolley that performs the martini ritual tableside. Guest rooms mix English furniture with contemporary fabrics; the whole place feels like a club that happens to let you sleep there.
Guests who want the quietest, most established version of London luxury and don't mind paying for it.
Rosewood London
Rosewood London sits inside the old Pearl Assurance headquarters on High Holborn, a vast Edwardian Baroque building with a courtyard entrance that still reads as civic rather than domestic. Tony Chi's interiors trade Mayfair reticence for warmer, more theatrical rooms: dark wood, brass, deep armchairs, a sweeping staircase under the courtyard's glass canopy. The Mirror Room restaurant leans decorative, all reflective surfaces and pattern, while the spa and sauna give it an amenity The Connaught doesn't offer. It draws a broader, less hushed crowd than Mayfair's old-money regulars.
Guests who want a grand, design-led five-star with a pool and spa, at a materially lower price.
At $904 versus $1,878, Rosewood is less than half the price but skips the pool that The Connaught has, and trades Mayfair's address for Holborn's less fashionable one.
The Connaught is the more beautiful room to stand in, on the strength of its Art Deco bar and the sheer confidence of its restraint, but Rosewood's courtyard atrium is the better piece of architecture to walk into.
The numbers
| The Connaught | Rosewood London | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $5,314 | $1,012 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Reviews | 304 | 2285 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 2.3 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Connaught has
- Pool
Only Rosewood London has
Nothing on our list that The Connaught lacks.
What guests actually say
The Connaught
- capable and friendly staff
- excellent service
- great location
“Fabulous hotel. Impeccable staff. A real treat”
Rosewood London
- spacious family room
- staff great with children
- amazing breakfast
“Beautiful hotel and very spacious family room.”
The Connaught's guests focus almost entirely on the staff and service as the highlight, while Rosewood's guests praise family-friendly touches and breakfast, suggesting Connaught edges ahead on consistent, effusive praise of staff.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The Connaught
- Grosvenor, Suite, King BedRoom Only$5,314
- Grosvenor, Suite, King BedRoom Only · free cancellation$6,251
- Grosvenor, Suite, King BedBreakfast Included · free cancellation$6,370
Rosewood London
- Deluxe KingRoom Only$1,011
- Deluxe Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$1,040
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed 1 King Bed Non RefundableRoom Only$1,041
In guests' own words
The Connaught
10/10
Fabulous hotel. Impeccable staff. A real treat
9/10
Excellent service and staff
Rosewood London
10/10
“Fabulous hotel for our young family”
Beautiful hotel and very spacious family room. Staff went above and beyond with our young family and the extra touches for the children were excellent. Breakfast was also amazing in the hotel’s restaurant.
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About each
The Connaught
Luxurious Accommodations : The Connaught, nestled in London's upscale Mayfair area, offers a sophisticated stay with bespoke butler and concierge services from the moment you arrive. Culinary Excellence : Indulge in award-winning dining at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, boasting 3 AA Rosettes and 3 Michelin Stars, serving exquisite French-inspired…
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Rosewood London
Luxurious Designer Rooms and Spa Rosewood London offers elegant and spacious designer rooms with bespoke furnishings, Italian marble bathrooms, and a range of modern amenities. Unwind at the spa and sauna for a truly relaxing experience during your stay. Glamorous Dining Experience Indulge in a culinary journey at the Holborn dining room with a delicious a…
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Facilities, in full
The Connaught
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
Rosewood London
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
Where they are
Carlos Place252 High Holborn. Holborn
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