The Connaught, LondonThe Connaught in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 20 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.3.The Connaught is a five-star hotel in Mayfair, London, standing at the corner of Carlos Place and Mount Street since 1897 and extensively renovated in 2009. It is run by Maybourne Hotel Group and combines classic English character with contemporary design. Facilities include a spa, swimming pool, gym, three bars, a restaurant, meeting rooms, valet parking and pet-friendly rooms. Families are welcome, and room service, minibars and air conditioning come as standard. Guest ratings are consistently strong across review platforms. The hotel suits travellers wanting a full-service luxury base within walking reach of Hyde Park and the West End theatres. One drawback worth noting: many rooms offer little in the way of views.What stands out

Prime Mayfair location near Hyde Park

Aman spa, pool and gym

Three bars and noted restaurant

Highly rated, attentive service

Watch out for

Rooms largely lack views

Luxury pricing may deter some

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