Corinthia Hotel London, LondonCorinthia Hotel London in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 23 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.3, Agoda 4.0. Rooms from about $1,377 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Corinthia Hotel London occupies a grand 1886 building in central London, a short walk from Trafalgar Square and the River Thames. The former Metropole Hotel, later used by the Ministry of Defence, was renovated in 2018 and now offers 283 rooms, including 51 suites and 7 penthouses. Facilities include several restaurants and bars, a florist, an ESPA Life spa with indoor pools, a 24-hour gym, valet parking and event spaces, and the hotel welcomes children and pets. It suits travellers wanting a full-service five-star base for sightseeing or business. Rates start around $1,377 a night, so it is a considerable investment, and guest scores for food suggest dining is good rather than exceptional.What stands out

Central location near Trafalgar Square

Historic building, renovated in 2018

Large ESPA spa with indoor pools

Consistently high guest review scores

Watch out for

Very expensive, from $1,377 a night

Food reported as good but unremarkable

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