The London hotel that was just named one of the greatest luxury hotels in the world

London is brimming with old-school glamour and charm, so it’s no surprise that one of the city’s oldest and most famous hotels is still topping rankings for the world’s top places to stay. That’s just what London does best. 

Claridge’s hotel in Mayfair has been named as one of the ‘50 greatest luxury hotels on Earth’ by luxury lifestyle guide Robb Report. 

Each year Robb Report produces the 50-strong list of the planet’s finest high-end hotels. For 2025, only one UK establishment made the cut.

Claridge’s came in an impressive third place in the global ranking, being beaten only by Florence’s Collegio alla Querce in second, and Rosewood Amsterdam in first place. 

Opened in 1812, the historic hotel is a true legend of the scene and a longtime favourite place to stay for royals and celebrities – its pillows have supported the very important heads of everyone from Queen Victoria to Kate Moss. Made up of 269 regal rooms, a subterranean spa, swanky gym and two very highly regarded restaurants, Claridge’s has everything one might need for a truly luxurious stay. 

Robb Report wrote: ‘This grande dame of the London hotel scene is a beloved, determinedly British institution that’s been part of English life for decades, yet it retains a youthful vigor.

As for the Time Out editors? They agree. ‘Inarguably one of Europe’s finest hotels, Claridge’s has a top-to-bottom vibe that exudes Art Deco glamour, historical significance and smoky old-world naughtiness,’ wrote Time Out editor-in-chief Joe Mackertich in his five-star review of the uber-posh digs. 

‘The 269 rooms are as comfy and as elegant as you’d imagine... Meanwhile, both principal eateries, the Claridge’s Restaurant and the Foyer, manage to justify their price tags with high-quality cooking and exceptional service. A truly special place.’ You can read the full review here.

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