The Lanesborough, LondonThe Lanesborough in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 4.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction: Booking.com 4.5, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $1,897 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Lanesborough is a five-star hotel in Knightsbridge, London, facing Hyde Park and close to Buckingham Palace and the city's main shopping streets. The building dates from the 1820s and was fully renovated in 2015, and it now operates under the Oetker Collection with 93 rooms and suites, each served by a personal butler. Dining includes the Lanesborough Grill with its modern British cooking, the Library Bar, and a well-known afternoon tea. There is also a spa with an indoor pool, plus business facilities and valet parking. It suits travellers who want classic grandeur and full service, though rates start around $1,897 a night and some guests find the restaurant prices high.What stands out

Butler service for every room and suite

Spa with heated indoor pool

Overlooks Hyde Park in Knightsbridge

Modern British restaurant and Library Bar

Watch out for

Restaurant food considered overpriced

Very high nightly rates

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