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Claridge's
Claridge's
Claridge's

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Claridge's

London

The darling of the London luxury scene

The backstory: Since its 1856 opening, Claridge's has played host to British high society, global dignitaries, revered designers and discerning international guests. It is the jewel in the crown of the Maybourne Hotel Group, which has another three properties in London and two further afield on the French Riviera and in LA.

What's the vibe? Sumptuous English eccentricity set in gleaming Art Deco surrounds. Many of the Claridge's suites received a facelift as part of a 2022 renovation, which saw various designers take on responsibility for a small number of rooms each. Many are characterised by the hotel's Regency style, with mid-century touches and a colour palette that prioritises muted earth tones with splashes of regal pale blue, immediately invoking a sense of calm and luxury.

More on that refurb: A seven-year excavation project that hollowed five storeys of earth beneath the property took place between 2015 and 2022. It brought about a Japanese-inspired 650-square metre spa, a 25-metre swimming pool, a gym, hair salon, as well as multiple event spaces, staff restaurants and an expansion of the existing food and beverage offering. The hotel also has an in-house chocolatier and bakery, as well as a subterranean fitness centre.

Eating and drinking: The hotel has long played host to some of the biggest names in the restaurant world, including Simon Rogan, Daniel Humm and Gordon Ramsay. After the closure of the hotel's eponymous British fine-dining restaurant in 2026, it was announced that New York's Dante would make Claridge's its permanent UK home. There's also L'Epicerie, the 14-seat chef's counter, and Claridge's Bakery for perfectly laminated morning pastries.

Celeb spotting: Known for its discretion, Claridge's has long been a bolt hole of celebrities, politicians and royalty. Mick Jagger is a regular, Winston Churchill was a weekly visitor and Queen Elizabeth II even referenced the hotel as one of her favourite spots for lunch.

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