The Langham, London

For our honeymoon part two, my wife and I visited three European cities for the first time: London, Paris, and Amsterdam. London was our first stop from Miami. We are so fortunate to have spent four nights at The Langham, using it as our base for the trip. This hotel is steeped in history as the first "Grand Hotel" in London and all of Europe, pioneering amenities that were truly groundbreaking for their time. It's also where the tradition of Afternoon Tea was popularized beyond aristocratic circles and introduced to a wider audience. The Langham is also known for their signature scent, almost like a spicy rose, that we are still thinking about to this day. It is the first thing that greets you in the lobby but is not overpowering; you know immediately where you are. The service we received was nothing short of warm and attentive. Due to our early morning arrival, we had to wait for our Superior Room to be ready at check-in. No upgrade was offered for our celebratory occasion but we could tell the hotel was at capacity. All in all, waiting took about 15-20 minutes, and allowed us to relax in the waiting area and plan our day using the map the reception desk had given to us. Once our Superior Room was ready, we stayed in briefly to recharge from the jet lag and time change before heading down for Afternoon Tea at the Palm Court, which is an experience in itself. A special shout-out to our server, who was extremely generous with scone refills when my wife had to step away briefly back to the room after our long journey. Complimentary tea is also served downstairs each morning in a quick grab-and-go fashion, which gave us the daily energy we needed before heading out for a full day of planned activities and sightseeing. Marylebone is ideally situated in the heart of central London, with easy access to hot spots like Mayfair and SoHo. The London Underground is just steps from the hotel, putting most of the city within about 20 minutes' reach. Shopping, dining, and museums are all nearby, and the Hotel Concierge was proactive enough to reach out before our trip to help book activities. The Langham itself is also situated across from the BBC, which we fund very cool One highlight was the swimming pool, located beneath the hotel in what was once an underground bank vault. We didn't make it to the gym, but we did peek inside and noticed that it was beautifully appointed. If I could change one thing at all, it would be to get or ask for a room with a view. Our room had a partial view of their inner courtyard and of the side of the building nearby. Since The Langham is a historical, older building, I would assume any rooms with views are mainly on higher floors at the front of the hotel. All in all, the bed was very comfortable toiletries were top notch, and the noise level from neighboring patrons was practically non-existent. We are fans of The Langham brand and can't wait to return to The Langham London and explore their properties in other cities around the world.

The Langham - London was a dream. Every detail was considered. Luxurious from check in to check out. The location feels quiet and tucked away, but an easy walk to gorgeous Regents Park. The staff were kind and friendly without pretentiousness. The breakfast options were varied for all tastes (and also very tasty). Would absolutely choose to stay again - and maybe next time have a chance to take advantage of the on-site spa and indoor pool.

Incredible hotel. Everything was perfect from checkin to checkout. The space is beautifully decorated. The rooms are covered in luxe linens and soft tones. The service was impeccable. It even smelled beautifully everywhere we went in the hotel. Photos are of one bedroom suite, which was worth every penny!

Beautiful, elegant hotel, it’s an experience the moment you arrive and walk in the door and see the incredible flower arrangements. Top class all the way and a truly fabulous breakfast.

The service is impeccable, the rooms very spacious, food & drink delicious, very clean with incredible housekeeping, and great pool-spa. However the location is what makes this hotel - stones throw from soho, Kingly court, regents street, Oxford circus, etc. about 30 min walk to buckingham palace and 14 to picadilly. Tube station within 2 min walk.