Leicester Square London, United Kingdom
Opened
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
Theatrical West End hideaway
A theatrical sensibility runs through the social spaces, where an eye-catching metallic moon sculpture sets the tone just off Leicester Square.
“this modern central palace, with 350 guest rooms and 35 suites, brings class to this part of the UK capital.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Yabu Pushelberg interiors celebrate theatrical stagecraft behind a facade of fifteen thousand blue architectural terracotta tiles.
Notable
Subterranean wellness at The Retreat features a cabana-fringed pool, hydrotherapy vitality circuit, and Hungarian thermal mud rituals.
Notable
Rooftop izakaya cocktails at 8, live acoustic sets at Joshua’s Tavern, and the guest-exclusive Drawing Room lounge.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in London
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
with 350 rooms and suites, it’s a self-contained world, and feels pleasantly removed from the bustle outside.
“Lauded as the world’s first super boutique property, The Londoner is more resort than hotel, with 350 neutral-hued rooms set across 16 floors.”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Steps from the West End's premier stages and cinemas, the entrance places Theatreland, Soho, and Covent Garden within effortless walking distance.
The rooms
Tailored neutral palettes, floor-to-ceiling soundproof glass, and marble bathrooms with heated Japanese washlets keep the West End commotion at bay.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits four floors underground, lined with private daybed cabanas under a coffered timber ceiling.
Sauna and gym
A timber-clad sauna and crystal steam room sit alongside the 24-hour gym, equipped with Technogym machines and training racks.
Restaurant
8 at The Londoner
This eighth-floor Japanese izakaya serves robata dishes and cocktails around an open-air fire pit overlooking the city skyline.
The Londoner feels modern, discreet and effortlessly chic — a luxurious hideaway in the city’s liveliest square.
At the table
Whitcomb's serves French-Mediterranean plates, and Joshua's Tavern pours regionally sourced gins alongside craft beer from overhead copper tanks.
How it began
Replacing the former Odeon West End cinema, the purpose-built structure burrows eight storeys into London clay to form a vast subterranean footprint.
“step inside the Londoner, a warren of quiet spaces set across 16 stories... that busyness seems worlds away.”
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How we rate hotels.
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.