Claridge’s
Setting the Standard for Five Star Hotels in London since 1850
Quintessentially English
Walking into Claridges can feel like heading back in time to the 1930s with its Art Deco design. This is one of the most famous hotels in London and for good reason. It is the quintessential London five star hotel and honestly you can’t go wrong staying here – it just comes down to being able to foot the bill!
What Makes Claridge’s unique?
- 1930s Art Deco Flapper Style
- One of the most famous Afternoon Tea’s in London – they’ve been serving it for 150 years
- Favoured by the Rich and Famous
- Outstanding Christmas displays
- That lobby
- Known for having some of the most beautiful suites in London
- Apparently during World War II, when a number of European monarchs were living in exile in London, people would ring up the hotel’s switchboard and ask to be put through to the king. To which the operator replied: ‘Which one?’
Key things to know
- 9 types of rooms from 35 square meters to the Claridge’s Suite at 95 square metres. 3 room types have balconies which aren’t common in London
- 269 rooms and suites in total come in traditional or art deco style
- Marble bathrooms with jet sprays, Dyson hairdryers and heated seats
- 2 Restaurants: Claridges (famed of its own accord for its food) and The Foyer
- Modern Gym and sumptuous subterranean 7000 square foot spa: 7 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room and swimming pool
- Same owners as The Connaught and The Berkeley
- Not great if you’re travelling with children