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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel, London

66 Knightsbridge, Westminster Borough, London, SW1X 7LA, United Kingdom (show on map)

The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is a legendary London landmark that perfectly captures the city’s blend of royal heritage and modern luxury. Originally built in 1889 as an exclusive residential club called Hyde Park Court, it was converted into a grand hotel in 1902. Its striking red-brick facade and Franco-Flemish design make it one of the most recognizable buildings in Knightsbridge.

The hotel has a fascinating royal connection: the entrance facing Hyde Park was historically reserved for the Royal Family. Tradition holds that King George V prohibited advertising signs from facing the park, which forced the hotel to move its main public entrance to Knightsbridge, leaving the parkside doors for elite guests and royals.

Inside, the hotel is a treasure trove of history. During a 1979 refurbishment, builders discovered marble from eight different countries hidden beneath layers of paint in the lobby. Today, the interiors—reimagined by designer Joyce Wang—marry this Edwardian past with the 1920s “Golden Age of Travel,” featuring bespoke art-deco furniture and hand-etched mirrors.

It also serves as an unofficial museum of British history. Notable past residents include Winston Churchill, and in the years following WWII, the hotel’s suites even served as the secret headquarters for an SAS team tasked with bringing Nazi war criminals to justice.

Located directly opposite the lush greenery of Hyde Park, the hotel is just steps away from world-class shopping at Harrods and a short stroll to the Victoria and Albert Museum, making it an ideal base for exploring London’s most iconic attractions.

Expert reviews

CN Traveler review:

“After a fire, this local stalwart reopened in April 2019. Gone are the heavy curtains and throws. Instead, everything is lighter, fresher—even the marbled lobby. Rooms have been painted a pale gray, and had gold lampshades added.”

Forbes review:

“Situated at the heart of the super-elite Knightsbridge district, bordered by Harrods, Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace, this one-time Victorian Gentleman’s Club now comprises 181 of the most luxurious rooms and suites in the city, two swishy restaurants, and a lavish spa.”

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 25th in London


This an aggregated guest review rating of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel, London. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

84 %

Ranked 37th in London


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

3.0
Mihail

23 June 2026

It was normal stay but not for the money we paid

Nice location, very polite stuff, tasty food

Air conditioning blows in your face, outside super noisy, walls are thin and you hear neighbors

4.0
David

19 December 2025

Okay but not wow

Location is perfect. Clean rooms.

Overall the hotel provides slow service. The afternoon tea is very poor and half-hearted for the price. Boring decor.

5.0
Susan

5 September 2025

Amazing hotel to stay

Hotel and staff excellent. Nothing too much trouble. Breakfast was great. Dinner by Heston is an amazing restaurant in this hotel.
Loved everything about our stay

Nothing

5.0
Rouzbeh

5 September 2025

Nice staff, luxury stay, perfect Location

Perfect

5.0
Sam

10 August 2025

Perfect for a short break

Exceptional location, service and atmosphere. Pool and gym are both fantastic too.

5.0
Andre

29 June 2025

Amazing team and attention. Fenomenal location. Price is a bit exaggerated considering the room size.

Close to Hyde Park, Harrods and many restaurants

It feels a bit pricey for the size of the room. 1,200 would be fair price.

5.0
Stuart

23 December 2024

Avoid this place if you don't want to be pampered and utterly spoiled with days of unrivaled opulence and luxury.

What’s not to like in this little slice of paradise. It’s an incredible hotel with a stunning interior and fabulous facilities. The service from the staff is extraordinary and on a completely different level.

Nothing at all. Just wish we could have stayed longer.

5.0
Anna

29 September 2024

Would definitely come back

Everything. Starting from Concierge assistance, food, location and overall experience. Rooms are spacious

5.0
Thomas

17 July 2024

An Amazing Honeymoon Experience

The room and facilities were excellent, nothing was forgotten about. Doormen greeted us and took our bags which arrived into our room minutes after we did.

Staff could not do enough to help, every aspect of the stay was explained and made as easy as possible, turndown staff left a note as we had switched on do not disturb beside the door while we got ready for dinner, this let us call down to tell them when we departed for dinner that evening

The staff also made the trip incredibly special as it was our honeymoon. Asking about the wedding as well as small gestures to make every interaction special

The discretionary service charge on the bill at the end was especially welcome as the staff were beyond amazing. It would have been nice to know about this before the stay to know if wee could/should tip staff, and also have some information on how tips are split between staff and the property

Could not fault the stay

4.5
Stone

8 July 2024

Very nice hotel would stay there again

Great location

5.0
Sarah

2 June 2024

Excellent hotel in a superb location.

The location of the hotel is excellent, just a short walk from Harrods, and backs on to Hyde Park. Loved the King's guardsmen parading past the hotel in Hyde Park, during breakfast, on their beautiful horses. The food at Heston's was exceptional. We had a suite which was lovely. Diptyque products were provided in the bathroom. The bed was comfortable and the bed linen was, as to be expected, of a high quality. Absolutely loved both the Dyson hairdryer and GHD hair straighteners provided, as it saved me having to bringing my own.

The bathroom in our suite was disappointing as it was just too small.

5.0
Keith

25 May 2024

Special from the moment we arrived.

Every member of staff was friendly,helpful and professional. Reception staff the extra mile when they found out it was our wedding anniversary. Every area of the property was immaculate, the floral displays outstanding. Made for an enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Nothing

5.0
Anne

11 May 2024

fabulous stay in a beautiful hotel!

beautiful hotel and excellent location!

nothing

5.0
Hayley

21 April 2024

1 night staycation, throughly spoilt all staff were amazing.

Beautiful, clean, elegant and luxurious.

Nothing

4.5
Tuncel

18 February 2024

Nice, comfortable hotel with wonderful location

Location

Small lobby

5.0
Christian

8 January 2024

It is a lot of money, but you really do get value!

Bear in mind that of the £930 cost for the night, A large chunk of that is VAT!

Everything was just perfect. The service is exceptional but discreet. The staff are clearly highly trained. What I particularly liked is that they were polite but not overly deferential. They quickly knew when to have a laugh or a bit of banter.

You are paying for the quality of the entire experience. The staff, the beautiful building, the location.

Nothing.

3.5
Shaikha

24 November 2023

Luxury hotel, perfect location but rooms are too noisy due to the Knightsbridge’s traffic

Rooms are too noisy regardless of the view..

3.5
Motoko

13 November 2023

I’ll stay again

Good variety. Friendly and attentive staff.

5.0
Willy

5 November 2023

Top Hotel an top Lage mit top Service in London

Lage Personal Service alles super

5.0
Dominic

14 September 2023

Best location for Londons restaurants and shops. Service was exceptional and the quality of the room was amazing.

Amazing location, one of the best hotels in London.

Nothing!

4.5
Robert

1 September 2023

This is a top end property that ranks among the worlds best luxury hotels.

Spectacular interior design, excellent service. The Aubrey restaurant in the hotel was outstanding.

TV speakers were inadequate and motion detecting night light was not well designed; went off too soon to provide light when returning from a trip to the loo.

5.0
Anonymous

13 July 2023

Absolutely out of this world

A Marvel

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Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • - Paid WiFi
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Tennis court (additional charge)
  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Cycling
  • - Bowling (additional charge)
  • - Horse riding (additional charge)
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Nightclub/DJ
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Steam room
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Fitness
  • - Yoga classes
  • - Fitness classes
  • - Personal trainer
  • - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
  • - Movie nights (additional charge)
  • - Walking tours
  • - Bike tours (additional charge)
  • - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • - Cooking class (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance (additional charge)
  • - Aerobics

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
  • - Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage

Pool and wellness

  • - Heated pool
  • - Shallow end
  • - Swimming pool

Transport

  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
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