Holborn London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2013
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design HeritageOutside the door
The house
RosewoodEdwardian courtyard sanctuary
Wrought-iron gates lead from bustling High Holborn into an Edwardian cobblestone courtyard, opening into dapper salons and a rose-bronze gallery.
“The arrival here, on one of the city’s busiest thoroughfares, elicits the same gasps as would winding up at a country manor house.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Monogrammed pillowcases, bespoke butler service, and dedicated chauffeurs attend to guests beyond the cobblestone carriageway.
Remarkable
A seven-storey Pavonazzo marble staircase climbs beneath a soaring cupola, framed by Tony Chi's monochrome interiors.
Remarkable
The Grade II-listed 1914 Edwardian Pearl Assurance headquarters retains its grand carriageway entrance and original banking halls.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in London
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
The result is grand, confidently understated, somehow both contemporary and historically aware, somehow both quintessentially London and invitingly cosmopolitan.
“The 263 rooms and 45 suites, also designed by Chi with elegant lacquer furnishings and geometric black and white rugs, feel spacious and residential”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in central Holborn, the hotel sits moments from Lincoln's Inn Fields and Sir John Soane's Museum, with Covent Garden nearby.
The rooms
Monochromatic palettes and humbug-striped carpets ground the bedrooms, complemented by Italian marble bathrooms fitted with deep soaking tubs.
The spa
Slate walkways lead to subterranean treatment rooms, amethyst crystal steam rooms, and a circular relaxation lounge.
The gym
The first-floor fitness suite is set with Technogym cardio machines, free weights, and arched multi-pane windows.
Dogs stay too.
Scarfes Bar
Gerald Scarfe caricatures and shelves of antique books surround a roaring fireplace, where live jazz plays nightly.
From the unique seven-storey marble staircase … to the natty Nicholas Oakwell-designed uniforms worn by the staff, the Rosewood oozes Old World sophistication and class.
At the table
Holborn Dining Room serves seasonal British brasserie dishes, including handcrafted savoury pies from the connected Pie Room.
How it began
Built in 1914 as the grand headquarters for the Pearl Assurance Company, the Grade II-listed landmark preserves its original neoclassical banking halls.
“While communal spaces nod to the building’s history – with marble and mahogany in excess – bedrooms and suites are more pared back.”
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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.