Ritz London
Grand English formality with French neoclassical bones. Jacket-and-tie at dinner. Dress code enforced even at afternoon tea. This is not the place to show up in trainers.
Afternoon Tea requires advance booking — sometimes weeks ahead. The 11:30am sitting is quietest; the 7:30pm evening slot with the piano trio is the most atmospheric
Why It Matters
The only hotel in the UK to hold a Royal Warrant (for banqueting and catering services), awarded first by King Charles III when he was Prince of Wales. The Ritz Restaurant just received its second Michelin star (2025 Guide) and was simultaneously named UK Restaurant of the Year by the National Restaurant Awards 2025. The Ritz is also one of the few remaining London hotels to offer dinner-and-dancing with a live full band on weekends.
The Ritz opened in 1906 on Piccadilly and hasn't really stopped being London's benchmark for formal luxury since. The building is a French neoclassical statement — designed by Charles Mewès and Arthur Davis — with Louis XVI interiors, ornate fireplaces, gilded chandeliers, and antique furnishings that have barely changed in 120 years. Rates start at £960 a night, which buys you 38 square metres of marble bathrooms and staff who know your name before you reach the lift. The restaurant earned its second Michelin star in 2025 and was named UK Restaurant of the Year by the National Restaurant Awards the same year.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Deluxe King Room
From GBP1,149 / nightMore space, more privacy, and the standout feature: views over Piccadilly. At 55 sqm you get a proper sense of grandeur. Exquisite marble bathrooms are a step up from the Superior. Likely the most photogenic room category for the iconic street views.
King (twin on request) · 55 sqmDeluxe Suite
From GBP3,370 / nightThe top suite tier available to book directly (Signature Suites exist but are not publicly listed with prices). A regal atmosphere with views of Piccadilly or the tranquil Green Park. Elegant bedroom plus adjoining living and dining areas furnished with the finest antiques.
KingJunior Suite
From GBP1,645 / nightLocated above Piccadilly with a fireplace and large comfortable sofas in a separate living area. At 61 sqm it's the smallest suite category but still a significant step up in space and atmosphere from the rooms. The open fireplace is a standout detail.
King (twin on request) · 61 sqmSuperior King Room
From GBP960 / nightThe most popular room category and the entry point at The Ritz. Comfortable living spaces with marble bathroom, antique furnishings, and high ceilings. Views over Arlington Street or the atrium. 38 sqm is generous by central London standards but not palatial.
King (twin on request) · 38 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Five daily sittings in the Palm Court with live music — pianist on weekdays, harpist on weekends. The 7:30pm sitting features a piano, cello, and violin trio on weekdays. Twenty types of loose-leaf tea including the exclusive Ritz Royal Blend, sourced by the hotel's certified Tea Master.
A guided tasting experience in The Long Gallery pairing a curated selection of Champagnes with exquisite caviar. Bookable via SevenRooms.
A whisky flight experience in The Rivoli Bar in partnership with The Dalmore distillery. Guided tasting of cask-curated expressions.
Friday and Saturday evenings in the Ritz Restaurant. Three-course à la carte dinner followed by dancing to the London Dance Orchestra full band. Majella Presents dance acts perform between sets. One of very few London restaurants with dancing.
Available to all suite guests and bookable by room guests. Butler anticipates preferences, arranges reservations, and provides personalised itinerary support.
Private city tour or airport transfer in The Ritz's iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom. Two-hour London tour package available, as well as one-way transfers. Bookable as a standalone offer or as part of the Rolls-Royce Experience package.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The Ritz London has no swimming pool. This is frequently flagged as a gap for a hotel at this price tier.
Well-equipped with modern Technogym cardio and resistance machines. For hotel guests only.
The Ritz London does not have an on-site spa. In-room treatments can be arranged via concierge.
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