St. James's London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2003
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LuxeOutside the door
Palatial Edwardian heirloom
Gilded neoclassical arches, liveried doormen, and a live pianist in the Palm Court preserve a century of uncompromising Edwardian ritual.
“An opulent, neoclassical Louis XVI décor distinguishes the Four-Star hotel and its lovely guest rooms in which no luxury is spared...”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
César Ritz's 1906 Grade II* listed neoclassical landmark on Piccadilly incorporates the eighteenth-century William Kent House.
Exceptional
A Piccadilly institution upholding tradition with five daily seatings of jacket-and-tie afternoon tea in the Palm Court.
Remarkable
Signature suites offer dedicated twenty-four-hour butler service, complemented by a private Rolls-Royce Phantom chauffeur fleet.
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
This is one of just a handful of hotels for which the word ‘iconic’ ought to be reserved.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bordering the lawns of Green Park, the Piccadilly address places traditional tailors, Royal Academy galleries, and Mayfair clubs a short stroll away.
The rooms
Louis XVI pastel palettes and antique furnishings dress the bedrooms, while signature suites in William Kent House look toward Green Park.
The salon
Therapists on the seventh floor provide tailored bodywork, facials, and styling in private treatment suites.
The Rivoli Bar
Bartenders mix vintage cocktails under gilded scalloped ceilings surrounded by camphor wood walls and Lalique crystal panels.
Its décor is quintessentially English—flowery, refined, and a little bit quaint—and it's within walking distance to must-see neighborhoods like Soho, Piccadilly, and Covent Garden.
The Ritz Restaurant
Under frescoed ceilings and bronze chandeliers, the two-Michelin-starred dining room serves classic French fare with tableside guéridon service.
How it began
Conceived in the style of a Parisian château, the landmark expanded to absorb the adjoining eighteenth-century townhouse of Prime Minister Henry Pelham.
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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.