10/10
“Wedding anniversary stay”
How attentive the staff members were.
London · head to head
The Lanesborough vs Rosewood London
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Rosewood London is $653 a night less. They are 2.9 km apart.
The Lanesborough
$1,665/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $318 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
Book Rosewood London unless you specifically want the pool and Hyde Park address. It's $308 a night cheaper, has a near-perfect guest rating from over six times as many reviewers, and lacks nothing on the Lanesborough's list except that pool. The Lanesborough justifies its price with a Belgravia address, a butler, and the Lanesborough Club & Spa, but Rosewood is the more interesting building to actually walk into.
The look and the feel
The Lanesborough
The Lanesborough occupies the old St George's Hospital, a Regency building by William Wilkins, and the Regency theme runs through everything inside: silk-lined suites, marble fireplaces, gilt mirrors, deep-buttoned chairs, a colour palette of eau-de-nil and ivory. The Library Bar has dark panelling and a serious cognac list; the Grill does white tablecloths and formal service. It faces Hyde Park Corner directly, so the traffic roundabout is right outside, but guest rooms look onto the park itself. It draws an older, moneyed crowd who want butler service and don't mind the theatre of it.
Traditionalists who want Hyde Park views, a butler, and a full spa-and-pool experience and are prepared to pay well over the odds for it.
Rosewood London
Rosewood London is set in the former Pearl Assurance headquarters, a 1914 Edwardian Baroque building with a huge central courtyard entrance that still feels institutional in scale but has been softened with contemporary British design: bespoke furniture, Italian marble bathrooms, dark wood and brass fittings that read more modern than the Lanesborough's Regency pastiche. The Mirror Room restaurant, all reflective surfaces and jewel tones, is the standout public space, and the courtyard itself gives a sense of arrival that Holborn's ordinary streets don't otherwise suggest. It sits among law firms and the British Museum rather than embassies and Knightsbridge shopping, and pulls a slightly younger, design-conscious crowd.
Anyone who wants five-star design and service near the British Museum and Covent Garden for considerably less money.
Rosewood, being the cheaper of the two, has no pool, which the Lanesborough offers as part of its spa; everything else on the lists matches.
Rosewood London's Edwardian courtyard and Mirror Room make it the more striking building to stand inside, even though the Lanesborough's Regency interiors are the more expensive fantasy.
The numbers
| The Lanesborough | Rosewood London | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,665 | $1,012 |
| Guest rating | 10/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Reviews | 357 | 2285 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 2.9 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Lanesborough has
- Pool
Only Rosewood London has
Nothing on our list that The Lanesborough lacks.
What guests actually say
The Lanesborough
- attentive, friendly staff
- excellent breakfast
- beautiful decor and great location
“Went for a pre-booked prearranged drink in the (with)drawing room.”
Rosewood London
- staff went above and beyond
- spacious family room
- amazing breakfast
“Staff went above and beyond with our young family and the extra touches for the children were excellent.”
Both sets of guests leave very happy, but Rosewood's reviews highlight extra warmth towards families with children, while The Lanesborough's centre on attentive, personal service for couples.
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
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 Lanesborough
10/10
“Luxury on a small and intimate scale”
Boutique hotel in great location. Beautiful decor throughout. Staff very attentive. Excellent breakfast
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9/10
“Wonderful stay, would happily stay again.”
The staff were all friendly and couldn’t do enough for you.
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 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…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
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…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
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
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
Hyde Park Corner252 High Holborn. Holborn
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