The Langham, London

I had booked a boutique hotel in Marylebone but was keeping my options open. I came across The Langham which was having a 3 nights for the price of two promotion, and it seemed to be clearly the superior choice. This definitely proved the case when we arrived and found the hotel to be even more gorgeous in person than it appears in photographs. We had booked a deluxe room, and were personally shown to it by the front desk staffer. She told us it was the largest deluxe room and it was very spacious, really a junior suite with a separate sitting area that had a sofa, lounge chair and a table & chair. There were also a beverage station, changing area and closets, and a lovely big bathroom. We elected to go down for afternoon tea, which we thoroughly enjoyed and which was every bit as elegant as you would expect. We also enjoyed cocktails at Artisan and The Wigmore during our stay. When you read through reviews of the Langham, you come across the odd complaint, but I think the numbers tell the story: 4.7/5.0 with thousands of reviews. This hotel is really exceptional. Sure, there may be an occasional hiccup, but we certainly didn’t experience any. The staff were lovely and helpful, the bed was divinely comfy, all the amenities were top-notch. If you are comparing the Langham to other high-end hotels, what I think sets it apart is the type of luxury it delivers. Many expensive hotels have a certain coolness about them, even a corporate feel. This hotel is characterized by lush materials and custom made, one of a kind details. It has a sense of place, you know you are at the Langham London. The artwork is also carefully curated and adds to the experience. We would love to stay here again.

This was our 3rd time at The Langham London in the past 12 months. It’s become our favorite hotel for a combination of reasons (design, location, and most importantly the staff). Can’t wait to get back.

Had a wonderful afternoon with a delicious and generous afternoon tea. Worth every penny. Will definitely go back.

Comfortable and lovely! Excellent location, cordial and friendly service, generous space in the suite.

However, the international staff were hard to understand when they were speaking English, which added to the stress of travel. Otherwise, I would give the hotel an overall rating of 5.