Hotel Spotlight: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is a true luxury experience in the heart of London. From its impressive lobby entrance, to the 181 glamourous modern rooms, guest are treated to impeccable service in a prime location.
This iconic Knightsbridge hotel rose from the ashes (quite literally) in 2019 with extensive multi-million-pound renovations after a devastating fire.
With so many amazing hotels in London to choose from, here are some top reasons why you should consider Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park for your next London stay:
The Location
If you love parks, shopping or easily being able to easily ride the tube - this hotel is for you.
The ONLY hotel in all of London with direct access to Hyde Park - just wander out the backdoor and you have 350 acres of beautiful Royal Park Land right at your feet. Grab a Santandar bike for hire or just take a stroll to nearby Kensington Garden or the Serpentine - some of our personal favorite places to explore in London!
More of a shopper? Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is directly across the street from the famous Harvey Nichols, steps away from Harrods, and a short walk up from the shops around Sloane Square - an oasis for any fashionista!
Located right above the Knightsbridge underground station, the hotel is also a perfect spot to jump on the Piccadilly Line and explore more the rest of London by tube! A truly convenient base for any London stay!
The Rooms
Every single detail in the rooms is simply immaculate. From the decor, mini bar, lighting, outlets, bathroom amenities, to even the umbrella design - not a single detail was overlooked when designing these rooms.
The heated bathroom floors and smart toilet with heated seats may have been a personal favorite of the visit!
With so many custom, thoughtful details in each room, you can be guaranteed an exceptional stay!
Wanderful Tip - upgrade to a Hyde Park Room for unbeatable park views - especially beautiful in autumn for a front row view of the beautiful foliage.
The Spa
Mandarin Oriental's spa is a beauty in itself.
The 17m swimming pool is a perfect way to combat jet lag with some exercise or just a quiet place to relax.
With 13 treatment rooms and extensive workout facilities - everyone can find what they need with a retreat to the spa.
The Food
Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet in the hotel's Dining Room.
Enjoy lunch at the international favorite bistro Bar Boulud.
Indulge in afternoon tea at the quintessentially British The Rosebery.
Grab a cocktail at the contemporary Mandarin Bar.
End the day with an unforgettable dining experience at the two Michelin star Dinner By Heston Blumenthal.
Or simply retreat to your room to comfortably enjoy top notch in-room dining services.
With so many fantastic dining options right in the building, you may even forget you have the rest of London to explore!
The Service
Mandarin Oriental is known globally for their excellent customer service - and this is no exception in London!
Client experience is a truly a priority - from the moment you enter, client liaisons are there at your beckon call to greet you with a smile, help you with details for your stay, or answer any questions you may have.
You will feel like a VIP at all times with the incredible staff!
Wanderful Perks
Best yet, as a Virtuoso property, guests of Wanderful Journeys can enjoy great perks such as:
Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Buffet breakfast daily, for two guests per bedroom
100 GBP hotel credit to be utilized during stay
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Overall, a stay at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is truly a remarkable experience - can't thank the team enough for such a special, seamless visit!
