Hotels
The 5 Best Hotels in Marylebone
Where to stay in Marylebone: grand landmarks and design-led boltholes in London's village, chosen on merit.
In short: our top picks are The Langham, London, Chiltern Firehouse and The Marylebone. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Marylebone is the village in the middle of the city, and its hotels share that easy, well-dressed charm: a grand landmark or two, a celebrity bolthole and a handful of design-led townhouses. These are the best hotels in Marylebone, each chosen for the room and the sense of place.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Langham, London | Marylebone | ££££ |
| Chiltern Firehouse | Marylebone | ££££ |
| The Marylebone | Marylebone | £££ |
| The Mandeville Hotel | Marylebone | £££ |
| Dorset Square Hotel | Marylebone | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Langham, London
Why we pick itA grande dame on Portland Place, Europe's first grand hotel and still magnificent.
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Chiltern Firehouse
Why we pick itA celebrity-favourite hotel in a converted fire station; impossibly cool.
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The Marylebone
Why we pick itA polished, art-filled hotel in the heart of the village with a buzzy bar.
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The Mandeville Hotel
Why we pick itA boutique hotel just off Marylebone High Street; central, smart and intimate.
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Dorset Square Hotel
Why we pick itA charming Firmdale townhouse overlooking a private garden square.
Before you book
Marylebone is central but calm, which makes it book up fast; reserve ahead. Ask for a room away from the busier streets for the quietest night.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Langham, London is our editor's choice: A grande dame on Portland Place, Europe's first grand hotel and still magnificent. The Langham, London, Chiltern Firehouse and The Marylebone 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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