10/10
“Wedding anniversary stay”
How attentive the staff members were.
London · head to head
The Lanesborough vs Raffles London at The OWO
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Raffles London at The OWO is $374 a night less. They are 1.9 km apart.
The Lanesborough
$1,665/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $318 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
The Lanesborough is $1,233 a night, Raffles London at The OWO is $1,084, and neither facility list gives up anything the other has. Guest ratings favour the Lanesborough slightly (10 vs 9.5, though on fewer reviews relative to Raffles' 207), and the two sit 1.9km apart in different parts of London: Hyde Park Corner versus Whitehall. Book the Lanesborough if you want the classic butler-service townhouse; book Raffles if you want the more dramatic building and a small saving.
The look and the feel
The Lanesborough
A Regency-era building at Hyde Park Corner, once St George's Hospital, converted into a hotel with the kind of interiors that lean hard into English country house grandeur - deep reds, gilt mirrors, open fires, a butler for every room. The Grill and the Library Bar have that clubby, hushed feel of old London money, all leather chairs and low lamplight. It looks out over Hyde Park and Wellington Arch, so the traffic roar of Knightsbridge gives way to green at the windows.
Right for guests who want traditional, old-money London hospitality with a personal butler and a quieter, park-facing setting.
Raffles London at The OWO
Housed in the Old War Office on Whitehall, a vast Edwardian Baroque building of domes, columns and marble corridors that spent over a century as the beating heart of the British military establishment, now reworked by Raffles into a hotel that keeps the bones - grand staircases, oak-panelled rooms, high ceilings - while adding the brand's more contemporary furnishing touches. The address alone, wedged between Downing Street and the Thames, gives it a theatrical weight the Lanesborough doesn't try for.
Right for guests drawn to historic drama and a Whitehall address, who want to feel the building's past as much as its present comfort.
Neither facility list shows the cheaper property (Raffles) missing anything specific; the difference is address and atmosphere, not amenities.
Raffles London at The OWO is the more astonishing building to walk through, simply because so few hotels occupy a former seat of government with that scale of marble and history.
The numbers
| The Lanesborough | Raffles London at The OWO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,665 | $1,291 |
| Guest rating | 10/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Reviews | 357 | 207 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 1.9 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Lanesborough has
Nothing on our list that Raffles London at The OWO lacks.
Only Raffles London at The OWO has
Nothing on our list that The Lanesborough lacks.
What guests actually say
The Lanesborough
- attentive staff
- great location
- excellent breakfast
“Went for a pre-booked prearranged drink in the (with)drawing room.”
Raffles London at The OWO
- exceptional staff
- great location
- excellent rooms and service
- billing mistake by team
“I want to live at Raffles.”
Guests at both hotels are highly satisfied, but Raffles reviewers use stronger superlatives like 'best hotel ever' while The Lanesborough's praise centres more narrowly on staff attentiveness.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The Lanesborough
- Deluxe RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$1,716
- Deluxe RoomRoom Only$1,727
- Deluxe RoomBreakfast Included · free cancellation$1,780
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
The Lanesborough
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.
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
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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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
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
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
Hyde Park Corner57 Whitehall
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