Hotels
The 5 Best Hotels in Belgravia
Where to stay in Belgravia: the grand five-star landmarks and discreet townhouse boutiques around the garden squares, chosen on merit.
In short: our top picks are The Goring, The Peninsula London and The Wellesley. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Belgravia keeps its luxury quieter than its neighbours, behind white stucco terraces and gated garden squares. Its hotels follow suit: a handful of grand five-star landmarks near Hyde Park Corner and a few discreet townhouse boutiques, each one a study in understatement. These are the best hotels in Belgravia, chosen for the room, the service and the sense of calm.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Goring | Belgravia | ££££ |
| The Peninsula London | Belgravia | ££££ |
| The Wellesley | Belgravia | ££££ |
| The Hari | Belgravia | £££ |
| The Diplomat | Belgravia | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Goring
Why we pick itLondon's last family-owned five-star, with an acclaimed dining room, a private garden and a faultless sense of occasion.
The definitive Belgravia address.
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The Peninsula London
Why we pick itThe city's grandest recent arrival, all marble and quiet discretion at Hyde Park Corner, with a glorious rooftop restaurant and spa.
The grandest of the new arrivals.
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The Wellesley
Why we pick itA jazz-age townhouse turned intimate Art Deco hotel, with a cigar terrace, a serious cognac list and accomplished Italian cooking.
Art Deco glamour on the park's edge.
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The Hari
Why we pick itA polished boutique five-star on a quiet corner, with a pretty garden terrace and an easy, residential calm.
Polished, residential and quietly stylish.
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The Diplomat
Why we pick itA characterful Victorian townhouse by Thomas Cubitt, family-run and gently old-fashioned, and a rare note of value in Belgravia.
A characterful note of value.
Before you book
Belgravia is quieter and more residential than neighbouring Knightsbridge, and it keeps only a handful of hotels, so book well ahead. Ask for a room over one of the garden squares; the stillness is the whole point.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Goring is our editor's choice: London's last family-owned five-star, with an acclaimed dining room, a private garden and a faultless sense of occasion. The Goring, The Peninsula London and The Wellesley lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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