The Mandarin Oriental has a foot in two worlds of London, both as iconic as the next: fashionable Knightsbridge and the royal parkland of Hyde Park – and this split personality has served it well since 1902. The hotel is a grande dame in the fullest sense, reimagined for today after a careful restoration, in which the iconic Edwardian architecture was combined with a softer, more contemporary edge. But with its liveried doormen, hushed corridors, and the sense of a place that has seen everyone and forgotten nothing, it still does old-school London with total, effortless conviction.
The 168 rooms and 26, restyled by Joyce Wang after the fire in 2018, take their cues from the view of Hyde Park and the romance of golden-age travel. We're talking soft greens, warm metals and a mood straight out of the 1920s, but with all mod-cons including Dyson hairdryers and smart TVs artfully hidden. Marble bathrooms encourage a slow start to the day (and come complete with Japanese loos!), and the park-facing rooms wake you with nothing but treetops and open sky. The suites add plenty more space and small balconies.
The hit of grandeur the moment you step inside: high ceilings, soft light, and acres and acres of beautiful marble.
Enjoy breakfast at a window table and keep an eye on the road: most mornings, the Household Cavalry trot past in full regalia on their way to the Changing of the Guard.
Knightsbridge is a coveted address but a busy one and there's traffic, crowds and the churn of London's smartest shopping street outside the door. But step inside and you'd never know.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made UK trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended UK trips featuring Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park or get advice and suggestions from one of our UK specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park start from around $590, or US$590, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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