The most expensive hotel suites in London
Would you sink 20 grand on a room? This is the going rate for London's priciest hotels
Airbnb is all well and good, and we suppose a Travelodge does the job. But where’s the fun in that? When it comes to holidays, there is nothing like splashing out on a five-star hotel. That being said, there’s splashing out, and then there’s splashing out. London, as one of the world’s hospitality capitals, is littered with hotels of unrivalled grandeur, service and amenities – and its expensive hotel suites can also cost you the equivalent of a small house deposit for a one-night stay.
We’ve compiled a list of the most expensive accommodation that money can buy in price order, including nightly rate and suite size, to gauge an accurate impression of quality. Trust us, it is a list that will render the mention of ‘Premier Inn’ abhorrent forever after.
The Sterling Suite at The Langham: £24,000
Welcome to the Sterling Suite, the jewel in The Langham’s crown. Boasting views towards Marylebone and the city’s Oxford Street, the Sterling Suite is the perfect place to escape the capital’s hustle and bustle. Throughout the six-bedroom apartment, which can sleep up to 12 guests, you’ll find bespoke art and marble furnishings in each room which is themed in gold, blue and white. Measuring in at 450 square metres, it’s rumoured to be one of the largest penthouses in London, with guests able to take advantage of the expansive drawing room, innovative private media lounge and dining room. There’s no need to fret if you’re in need of help either, as a 24-hour butler will be at your beck and call come day or night.
Full price applies for occupation of all six bedrooms.
The Royal Suite at The Lanesborough: £24,000
The Lanesborough’s seven-bedroom Royal Suite is a fine residence fit for kings and queens. Live like royalty in the 450 square metres apartment which offers grand views of Buckingham Palace Gardens. Its seven bedrooms and bathrooms, two living rooms and large dining room (with space to entertain up to 18 guests) exude exquisite taste and close attention to period detail. Overlooking Hyde Park Corner, guests are welcomed to the suite by a dedicated butler, who is at guests’ disposal around the clock and serves a quintessentially-British gin and tonic for guests to enjoy while exploring the opulent penthouse. The Royal Suite can be booked in part or in its entirety, and for guests booking all seven bedrooms, one of the hotel’s chauffeur-driven fleet is available as a complimentary service.
Full price applies for occupation of all seven bedrooms.
Royal Suite at Claridge’s: £21,600
The Claridge’s Royal Suite does luxury in an old-school, in-your-face sort of way, and has the price point to match. Regal and historical motifs abound throughout, from design elements reflecting the coronation of the late Queen Elizabeth II, to an original Gilbert and Sullivan grand piano in the lounge, and hand-painted national flowers by the artisans of de Gournay lining the dining room. Add round-the-clock butler service and it comes as no surprise that Claridge’s top 223 square metres accommodation clocks in as one of the most expensive in London.
Full price applies for occupation of both bedrooms per night.
Crescent Pavilion Penthouse at The Berkeley: £21,600
For a hotel that has been a London institution for over a century, the Crescent Pavilion Penthouse at The Berkeley is breathtakingly modern thanks to a complete refit by interior designer André Fu. Housed within a glass pavilion whose doors slide back for an immersive indoor-outdoor experience, the 220 square metres suite features two living rooms, a bar and a dining area for eight in earthy tones of sage and stone with accents of bronze, silver and gold. The terrace is wrap-around, meaning that guests can choose between Belgravia or Hyde Park views.
Full price applies for occupation of both bedrooms for one night.
The Apartment at The Connaught: £20,400
Gwyneth Paltrow loved The Apartment at The Connaught so much that she ordered the same lacquered dressing table for her own home. Designed by the late David Collins, the 285 square metres suite is a serene space in blue and white. Entering through a set of magnificent carved doors, you will find a long hallway leading to the living room, with its high-pitched ceilings and marble fireplace. The two bedrooms are suffused with natural light and dotted with original artworks, and the wrap-around balcony yields bird’s-eye views over Mayfair’s Carlos Place.
Full price applies for occupation of both bedrooms for one night.
Heritage Suites at Raffles at The OWO: £15,000
The five Heritage Suites at Raffles at The OWO are seriously storied rooms, once offices inhabited by some of Great Britain’s leading politicians and military leaders including Lord Haldane, Winston Churchill, and his favourite spy, Christine Granville. The Haldane Suite, named after the Secretary of State for War in 1906, was Churchill’s office during the Second World War and its historical panelling has been preserved, enriched by red Damask wall upholstery. It can even be interconnected with all nine rooms on the second floor to create The Whitehall Wing – a unique feature to the hotel.
As with every Raffles hotel, there is the famous eponymous suite and The OWO's choice is a historic one-bedroom suite overlooking the peaceful Edwardian inner courtyard and designed by Thierry Despont. Originally The Minister of War Conference Room, the suite pays homage to the great Singapore Raffles Hotel with scenic Chinois wallpaper and Anglo-Indian inspired carved furniture.
Full price applies for occupation of one of the Heritage Suites.
The Penthouse at 45 Park Lane: £15,000
When measured per square metre, the price of 45 Park Lane’s premier suite actually trumps that of its sister hotel The Dorchester, whose Harlequin Penthouse missed out on this list by one place. The 10-grand-a-night penthouse offers its guests the entire top floor of the hotel, accessed by private lift, where they are greeted by panoramic 360-degree views of Hyde Park and the surrounding areas. A personal terrace wraps around 170 square metres of Art Deco design, which incorporates soft fabrics, sensual curves and mirrored surfaces.
Full price applies for occupation of both bedrooms.
The Royal Suite at The Goring: £9,500
The Goring is the only hotel in the world to hold a Royal Warrant granted by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Kate Middleton stayed here on the eve of her wedding to Prince William, and the five-star establishment was a favourite of the Queen Mother. These regal connotations are embodied in the 111 square metres Royal Suite, which features a sitting room, dining room, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. The devil is in the details with touches such as Georgian glassware, royal artefacts from handwritten letters to military regalia, and a green silk wall covering identical to that used in the Titanic’s dining room.
Full price applies for occupation of the one-bedroom suite.
The Kipling Suite at Brown's Hotel: £7,000
Brown’s Hotel, established in 1837, is considered one of London’s oldest, but is anything but stuffy. Its punchy design is the work of Olga Polizzi, who also brought in a covetable collection of contemporary art to complement the original architecture. The 90 square metres Kipling Suite, named after Rudyard Kipling, includes various nods to The Jungle Book author from a monkey statue to floral hand-painted Lewis & Wood wallpaper. The grand entrance hall gives way to the sitting room, off which you will find the beautifully-appointed bedroom, and the Italian Arabescato marble bathroom is also rather special.
Full price applies for occupation of the one-bedroom suite, which can be connected to create two bedrooms for an additional supplement.
The Royal Garden Suite at Four Seasons at Tower Bridge: £3,600
Boasting a luxurious spa and a private members' club, Four Seasons at Tower Bridge is the perfect choice for those willing to splash some cash. The jewel in its crown? The third floor Royal Garden Suite, which opens up to a private outdoor terrace complete with a manicured garden. One of the hotel's speciality suites, the two-bedroom apartment can be connected to a Premier Room for those who are planning to host more than three guests. Offering open-plan living and dining areas, fully-equipped kitchens with Gaggenau appliances, a refrigerated private bar, 24-hour in-room dining and valet parking, this is the perfect home from home.
Full price applies for occupation of the two-bedroom suite, which can be connected to another room for an additional supplement.
