Whitehall London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2011
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness HeritageOutside the door
The house
CorinthiaPalatial Victorian revival
Uniformed doormen welcome guests into a grand rotunda, where afternoon tea unfolds beneath a dome of 1,001 crystal globes.
“Corinthia London is a chic, city-center retreat that might just make you feel like a visiting royal.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Dedicated butler service, marble bathrooms with heated floors, and attentive staff across expansive suites and penthouses.
Remarkable
A four-storey subterranean spa complex with an amphitheatre sauna, steel-lined swimming pool, vitality pool, and private sleep pods.
Notable
Originally the 1885 Hôtel Métropole, this Whitehall landmark retains grand Victorian scale after decades of British government use.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in London
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper*.
Now it’s back to its original purpose as an impossibly glamorous luxury hotel, complete with seven extravagant penthouse suites, a massive Baccarat chandelier in the lobby...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Tucked along quiet Whitehall Place, the hotel sits steps from the Thames, with Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey a short stroll away.
The rooms
Generous bedrooms feature Italian marble bathrooms with heated floors and soaking tubs, while duplex penthouses open onto private panoramic terraces.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A steel-lined indoor pool rests beneath dark marble arches, complemented by heated loungers and an AMP-directed fitness centre.
The sauna and vitality pool
A glass-walled amphitheatre sauna looks out toward a subterranean vitality pool warmed by a sleek ribbon fireplace.
At the table
Dining ranges from Tom Kerridge's British brasserie to theatrical cocktails at Velvet and fireside meals in The Garden.
the hotel’s opulence is a bit of a shock. After being greeted by natty, uniformed doormen, you plunge into a symphony of grand symmetry, with an enormous flower arrangement at the centre.
How it began
Opened in 1885 as the Hôtel Métropole, this grand Victorian building served as the British Ministry of Defence across both world wars.
“Its dimly-lit interiors look like they have been transported from Golden Age Hollywood, with a profusion of crimson and ink blue velvet, gold walls and fringed lamps.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.