Rosewood Hotel, London
Rosewood London, located on High Holborn, is a stunning transformation of a 1914 Edwardian building that once served as the headquarters for the Pearl Assurance Company. The property retains its grand historical character, featuring a magnificent Grade II-listed street frontage and a breathtaking Pavonazzo marble staircase that leads guests into the heart of the hotel beneath a 166-foot cupola.
One of its most fascinating quirks is the Grand Manor House Wing. It is not just an ultra-luxurious suite; it is the only hotel suite in the world to possess its own dedicated postcode, reflecting its status as a private, self-contained residence within the larger hotel. Guests enter this exclusive wing through a private entrance on High Holborn, bypassing the main lobby entirely.
The hotel also leans heavily into its cultural surroundings. It is just moments away from the British Museum and the bustling theatres of Covent Garden. On-site, guests can visit the Holborn Dining Room, which houses an impressive gin bar stocked with over 600 varieties, or relax in Scarfes Bar, famous for its live jazz and unique interiors adorned with sketches by renowned artist Gerald Scarfe.
Whether you are admiring the original Belle Époque architecture or exploring the nearby cultural hotspots, the hotel feels like a sophisticated London townhouse rather than a typical large-scale property. Its blend of meticulous restoration and contemporary service makes it a standout choice for those looking to experience the city’s storied history in comfort.
Expert reviews
“The Rosewood London brought a neglected Edwardian pile back to life—the Mirror Room is fabulous—but it’s also helped put Holborn back on the map for Londoners.”
Featured in CN Traveler’s Gold List.
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Central location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
6 March 2026
Five star stay with professional and welcoming staff
The Rosewood was absolutely gorgeous. Rooms were lovely lots of space and amenities. The staff were excellent - friendly and profession - definitely went that extra mile to make us feel welcome.
4 March 2026
Staff were incredibly proffesional, kind and approachable
Such a beautiful hotel with fantastic decor
Cost!
22 February 2026
An amazing hotel, I’m excited to come back to.
The property and ammenities were all fantastic.
The staff were wonderful from before arrival to the very end of the stay everyone from the reception, concierge, door and cleaning staff were all so very helpful, nothing was too much trouble.
The pillows were a bit soft, but had we asked for plumper pillows I’m sure it could have been arranged.
The air conditioning was a bit noisy and awkward to change, but I should have listened more attentively when it was being explained to me!
20 February 2026
A truly flawless stay — elegant, romantic, and impeccably curated in every detail.
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An exceptional stay from start to finish.
The room was beautifully appointed, elegant and incredibly comfortable. The entire property feels refined yet welcoming, with every detail thoughtfully curated. The food was outstanding, and the bar — ranked among the top 30 in the world — offered an unforgettable atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed yet sophisticated evening.
The Chalet Garden is absolutely beautiful and wonderfully romantic. It was the perfect setting for a Valentine’s dinner, intimate, elegant, and truly special.
What truly elevated the experience was the concierge service. Leo Elbaz-Gelas was absolutely professional, attentive, and exceptionally efficient. His dedication to ensuring everything was seamless made our stay even more memorable.
A stay I would happily repeat.
I truly couldn’t find anything to fault. Every detail was thoughtfully handled.
19 February 2026
Execllent hotel in the heart of London. Scarf's Bar is a must, great musicians and excellent cocktai
Filippo the FoM on duty at the time was super gracious and welcoming. He gave us all the information on the hotel and was helpful with recommendations.
Nothing stands out as poor.
19 February 2026
Wonderful, luxurious stay
Amazing hotel, cannot wait to return!
They we couldn’t stay longer!
18 February 2026
Staff didn’t look so happy.
Stunning
Location
17 February 2026
Exceptional and attention to detail was very good.
The team, couldn’t do enough for you. Makes such a difference.
Would be nice if there was a pool
19 January 2026
This is a proper 5 star hotel
Central Location. Exceptionally quiet. Good size room. Good bath products.
Signage for Sense spa is not the clearest but that’s a minor detail
1 January 2026
A really special trip again, staff are exceptional
Incredible location, staff are impeccable. Very special at Xmas.
If had to find something, which is a real struggle.
1. Toilet flush a bit weak
2. Couldn’t check in till an hour later than time
25 December 2025
Comfortable and so helpful and friendly
The hotel is lovely - staff fantastic
24 December 2025
it will always be the Rosewood
The room is elegant, comfortable, and serene. The food is exceptional and of high quality. Additionally, the service is delivered by a skilled and attentive staff.
22 December 2025
Overall Rosewood London is still one of our top choices when visiting London.
We have stayed many times before at the Rosewood London because we love the central location and the convenience of getting around in London. It’s within walking distances to many main areas such as Covent Garden, China town, Oxford street, Piccadilly etc.
We also love the hotel for its choice of aesthetic interior decorations through the lobby to the individual rooms. It’s simply stunning!
Staff were always friendly and ready to help with a special mention to Anna at the check-in desk. She’s looked after us many times before and it’s always lovely to be coming back to familiar faces at the hotel who greet us with warmth.
We couldn’t fault the hotel in any of our previous experiences but this time upon checking out, we had to wait quite some time for our car which had been parked away from the main door to the hotel but within the hotel’s vicinity (so not far at all). In the end, we had to go out and check ourselves to then realise our car had already been returned and was waiting there. This was possibly due to a lack of communication between the staff? We were told to wait inside but no one came in to inform us that our car had been returned and ready for us. Service was not like this when we drove previously.
We also took notice during this stay that some of the valet parking staff appeared quite cold when we walked past them. No acknowledgement, no smiles or a little friendly nod. It’s Christmas after all but they don’t appear to be in the spirit! We had certainly remembered our previous experiences to be so much more welcoming even when it was not during the festive period.
Both of the points above would probably be minor to some guests but somehow they left a slight bitter taste to our otherwise perfect stay at the hotel.
8 December 2025
We had a lovely very comfortable stay
Lovely high class, top quality hotel
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff
Nothing
8 December 2025
We loved our stay at the Rosewood, the hotel is very beautiful, rooms are comfortable and the bathroom is amazing. Menus
The property is absolutely stunning, very impressive
The building is very grand and designed perfectly. Attention to detail everywhere.
21 October 2025
Once in a lifetime indulgence!
Exceptional luxury.
Everything was perfect.
15 October 2025
amazing location close to everything
Great location, central
2 October 2025
Had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The service was excellent. I loved the ele
The service
The location
The restaurant
30 September 2025
A good memory…
The Rosewood London is a very chic, then again a very cosy place… It is very clean and comfortable. And the noisy atmosphere which you experience in most of the hotels in the mornings - when everyone leaves their rooms and the door bangs with a very loud noise - does not exist here:) Probably due to heavy carpeting.
I liked everything a lot; but the reception was a bit anxious about the standard credit card blockages: We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights and ate all our dinnes at the Holborn Dining Room and had our drinks at the Scarfes Bar. However, reception wanted us to stop by them on our third night (literally at midnight) for the daily cc blockage. I know that this is their procedure; but, then again, I could not shake the feeling that our loyalty to the hotel is punished with the “urgent need of cc blockage in case we escape without paying our last 100 pounds”…:) If we were to do that, we would not have spent the previous ~ 600 pounds which they had already issued… I found this measure a bit disturbing actually.
6 September 2025
If you want to explore London, don't stay here: you won't want to leave the room or the property!
The decor, the room size, the facilities
31 August 2025
Great place, lovely bars, friendly helpful staff.
It’s beautiful
Nothing
20 August 2025
Loved it. Will be back again hopefully soon
Nice, comfortable modern room in a beautiful old building with character. Scarfe’s Bar was amazing! Super convenient to the theater district.
27 July 2025
The suite rooms was very luxurious and would definitely stay again.
Beautiful and luxurious with outstanding service
Nothing to dislike
25 July 2025
My new go to place for London trips.
Everything was absolutely amazing!
Zero complaints.
22 July 2025
So happy I stayed there.will visit again
Everything! It was beautiful,
Comfortable and the people were very friendly.
I liked everything about it. No complaints.
18 July 2025
People is very nice , good size of room
Food, location ,service
Noice, mattress is too old
11 July 2025
Its definitely worth coming back again
Breakfast is good and the hotel is fantastic. The employees are exceptional
All good
7 July 2025
A wonderful stay at the Rosewood when in London
When in London, we always stay at the Rosewood because of the location, the quality of the rooms and the wonderful staff
nothing at-all
3 July 2025
Very Nice but could do better for the money
Stylish
Silly pricing systems to win a few cents
29 June 2025
Nice hotel, really nice people, super expensive breakfast
Super friendly service and nice hotel.
Breakfast was really good quality but the price level was far too high
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Street parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Emergency cord in bathroom
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available

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16 March 2026
Just absolute bliss from beginning to end, thank you Rosewood Team