The Peninsula London, LondonThe Peninsula London in London, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 59 of 785 hotels we score in London. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $1,415 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Peninsula London opened in 2023 as the brand's first British property, standing in Belgravia close to Hyde Park Corner, Wellington Arch and Buckingham Palace. It has 190 rooms and suites designed by architect Peter Marino, with a modern look set against the area's heritage buildings, and many rooms look towards the park. Facilities include a spa with pool and sauna, a gym, several restaurants, a rooftop dining venue, an in-house retail arcade, valet and secure parking, and family-friendly services. Rates start around $1,415 a night, so it targets luxury travellers rather than budget guests. Reviewers praise the service and quiet rooms, though some find the in-room technology controls fiddly and the decor a little generic.What stands out

Underground spa, gym and pool

Quiet rooms with comfortable beds

Rooftop dining with strong views

Family friendly with valet parking

Watch out for

In-room tech controls can be confusing

Decor feels generic to some guests

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