Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

With a storied history and an envious location, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is the quintessential British retreat. Built in 1889 and a longtime favorite of the Royal Family, who come and go undetected through the property's Royal Entrance, this luxury hotel boasts views of Hyde Park and is an architectural staple in the fashionable neighborhood of Knightsbridge. Within its clutches are a collection of plush rooms and suites with traditional British overtones and an abundance of luxuries and various amenities. It is easy to understand why Travel + Leisure continually names this hotel among of the world's very finest.

Dining at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is a celebration for the palate. The Park, a magnet for Londoners who enjoy the longstanding ritual of afternoon tea, is the hotel's all-day dining destination. The Michelin-starred Foliage restaurant offers the finest of meals and classic British cuisine. Al fresco dining takes place in the summer months at The Park Terrace, which blissfully overlooks the manicured grounds of the surrounding scenery. The hotel's spa is a place of tranquility, with eight ultra-private treatment chambers, a vitality room and a signature Amethyst Crystal Steam Room. As soon as you step out the hotel's door you are immersed in London living. Just steps away you will find Harrods and Harvey Nicholas, two of the city's landmark department stores that boast endless food halls and well-heeled shoppers - and all the historic high notes and cultural must-sees are right around the corner. Experience one of the capital's most distinguished hotels, created with luxurious English elegance, at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London.