Bulgari Hotel London, LondonBulgari Hotel London in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 54 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $1,496 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Bulgari Hotel London is a five-star hotel on the edge of Knightsbridge, next to Hyde Park and within walking reach of Harrods and other upmarket shops. Opened in 2012, it has 85 rooms and suites decorated in a contemporary Italian style consistent with the Bulgari brand. Facilities include a restaurant, a bar, a gym, a sauna, valet parking and the Bvlgari Spa, which has its own private indoor pool and focuses on holistic treatments. Rooms come with air conditioning, minibars and room service, and pets are welcome. Guest ratings are strong across review sites, with particular praise for the pool, the spa and the staff. Rates start at around $1,496 a night, so it is aimed at travellers with a substantial budget.What stands out

Spacious, comfortable rooms

Attentive, professional staff

Luxurious spa with private pool

Strong Knightsbridge location near Hyde Park

Watch out for

Very high nightly rates

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