Located in the prestigious area of Knightsbridge, The Wellesley is a boutique 5-star Art Déco hotel offering luxury rooms with Italian marble bathrooms and original artwork from the 1920s. Some rooms even provide stunning views of Hyde Park and feature modern technology like high-speed Wi-Fi and Samsung tablets for guest use.
Exquisite Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in a fine dining experience at The Oval Restaurant, serving Italian-inspired cuisine made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. The Crystal Bar offers a selection of the finest cognac and whisky, while the Jazz Lounge hosts live music performances on weekends. Guests can also enjoy daily afternoon tea accompanied by live piano music.
Exclusive Cigar Terraces and Butlers Services
For cigar enthusiasts, the hotel boasts two exclusive cigar terraces and Europe's largest humidor within a hotel. Additionally, guests can take advantage of a courtesy luxury chauffeur drop-off service and butler service for packing and unpacking bags, ensuring a truly luxurious stay at The Wellesley.
Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!
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24-hour front desk
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Cashless payment available
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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First aid kit available
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review in focus
158 reviews
10/ 10
Amazing breakfast !!
Ken · solo traveller · 2026-09-10
The guest experience
9.7out of 10 158 verified reviews
Loved most
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Worth knowing — Food Quality Issues · Inconsistent Customer Care
How guests scored the stay
Service10.0
Many reviews praise the staff for their attentiveness and professionalism.
Location10.0
Repeatedly noted as fantastic and prime location by multiple reviewers.
Amenities10.0
Positive remarks regarding the hotel car and other facilities.
Overall Experience10.0
Most reviews reflect a delightful stay, despite the negative experiences.
Cleanliness9.7
Specific sentiment from text indicates it was generally good, but one review reflects poor experience.
Room Quality9.7
General sentiment indicates positive experiences, but some mention rooms being small.
Value for Money9.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage8.7
Mixed feedback with one review highlighting horrible food experience.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
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84% of 19 recent stays rated 8+
9.7158 reviews
It’s the best hotel in London !
10/10
Ken · solo traveller · 2026-09-10
“Amazing breakfast !!”
Memorable stay that demands another visit
10/10
nickrU7483MA · Couples · 2026-08-09
“Stunning rooms, unparalleled service, and top-notch amenities.”
J Llewellyn
10/10
N2707TAjoannel · Family · 2026-07-21
“The most wonderful 5 day staycation at the Wellesley Knightsbridge, the team are super and attentive, best boutique 5 star hotel experience.. special thanks to Juan & David 😊”
Amazing boutique hotel in London
10/10
aj2149 · Friends getaway · 2026-07-20
“This is my second short stay at the Wellesley. It’s all the small things that make this boutique hotel so amazing—from usage of the house vehicle to the butler service and the extra plushy room slippers, there is nothing small or large that is overlooked. I will be back every single trip to London. The location is convenient to shopping, as well as ease of access to LHR. Thank you for a wonderful stay!”
Luxury and Location
10/10
301keithq · Family · 2026-07-05
“Wanted to attend Wimbledon for a few days and do some London sightseeing - such a perfect location. Wonderful service and rooms. Super concierge service set up many activities and restaurants ahead of time. Walked to many attractions. Hope to go back!”
Good 2 night stay but not perfect.
6/10
julietS274QB · Couples · 2026-07-03
“Clean and fairly well equipped room. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Bar area lacked atmosphere and disappointing to learn the only outside terraces were specifically for smoking ! Breakfast room very small and guests had to join a “waiting list” if no table was available. Breakfast was good but overly priced in my opinion. Room didn’t work very well for me. Nowhere to plug in the hairdryer and use a mirror at the same time ! Clean and comfy though which was the main thing. Tea bags and coffee pods weren’t replenished and we had to ask for more supplies.”
A great experience
10/10
E8641GMjimb · Friends getaway · 2026-07-02
“The hotel is a boutique hotel. The service is outstanding. The bar is quite small but intimate. The concierge, the drivers, the restaurant staff and the bartenders are all excellent and go out of their way to make sure you're staying is enjoyable.”
Wonderful Hotel, private and quality
10/10
45peterp · Business · 2026-06-24
“I have to say it's been quite some time since I was pleasantly surprised. It has a nice standard, good renovation and materials. The common spaces is very good, small in size so feels private
Staff is trying to help and support to their ability
Definitely a place I will come back too”
Wonderful Wellesley
8/10
M6515CQvickis · Couples · 2026-06-19
“Beautiful hotel with wonderful customer service. Beautiful room with a wonderful view of Hyde Park. Everybody in the hotel was warm and friendly and even gave us rides to places we needed to go. My only complaint is that there is a cigar lounge and the smoke permeates through the hotel. Every day when we came back, we were hit with a cigar aroma. That wasn’t very pleasant. That would be the only drawback I found otherwise wonderful experience.”
You won’t find a better boutique hotel — the location, the people, the decorating, the size — everything is perfect.
10/10
Daydream64109620761 · Business · 2026-06-17
“A fantastic experience. The staff are warm and attentive. The guest rooms and common areas are beautiful.”
The Wellesley Experience
10/10
kenmW9498JW · Solo travel · 2026-06-16
“It was an amazing experience I was really taken care of by PANTELIS
EVANGELOU and the was room incredible… I have no choice but to stay here when I’m in London!
Amazing hotel food and drinks were amazing
Incredible is the best way to describe the experience and people look out for pantelis what a great guy !!!!”
Highly Recommend!
8/10
ginakramermft · Family · 2026-06-15
“We had a truly wonderful stay at The Wellesley Knightsbridge in London and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious and attentive hotel experience in an exceptional location. The setting in Knightsbridge is perfect—quiet yet central, with easy access to everything London has to offer. Our room was beautifully appointed with incredibly soft linens and towels that smelled divine, excellent amenities, and an overall sense of comfort and elegance. The butler service was a standout, taking care of every detail we needed and ensuring our stay was seamless and relaxing from start to finish. What really made the experience special, however, was the staff. Each day we were welcomed with genuine warmth by the team, who consistently went out of their way to anticipate and meet our needs. Their hospitality added so much to our overall experience and made us feel truly looked after throughout our stay. We would especially like to acknowledge the breakfast team, and in particular an incredible woman from Brazil who led the restaurant service. She brought such warmth, care, and positivity to every morning and truly set the tone for the day. Her presence made a lasting impression on us, and we are very sorry to have forgotten her name, as she deserves full recognition for the difference she made to our stay.
The only minor drawback was a noticeable cigar smell in the hotel lobby, which slightly affected that particular area. However, this did not take away from what was otherwise an outstanding experience. Overall, The Wellesley Knightsbridge is a remarkable hotel with exceptional service, beautiful accommodations, and a team that truly cares about its guests. We would not hesitate to return and highly recommend it.”
Makes one feel you are in London, a part of history.
10/10
James · couple · 2026-06-13
“Location”
Amazing hospitality
10/10
stefanouyannis · Business · 2026-06-08
“Had an amazing stay at this beautiful hotel opposite Hyde Park.
The hotel personnel is absolutely great and took care of me on every single interaction.
Kudos to the GM and his team as they are all top professionals”
Smoking Hotel
4/10
CNodar · Couples · 2026-05-23
“This is not a non--smoking hotel because cigar smoke from the smoking room seeps into the elevators, upstairs hallways, and all of the rooms on the main floor including reception. It caused me to have several asthma attacks during our 4-night stay.
We loved our room but had to go to another hotel nearby to have a drink after dinner and could never eat in the restaurant.”
Exceptional Experience
10/10
163jerryy · Couples · 2026-05-13
“Exceptional location with an accommodating and attentive staff.”
Big disappointment from an ex regular client
6/10
471christiank · Solo travel · 2026-05-13
“I went to the hotel bar for a quick drink before going out for dinner. I asked 2 glasses of white wine to the barman. He suggested the Pouilly Fuisse to which i said ok, little did I know that he suggested the most expensive white wine by the glass of their entire wine card. Result: GBP 130 for the 2 glasses. Out of curiosity i checked the market value of that particular bottle (2023) and it showed 90 quid! They charge £23 for a glass of Veuve Cliquot and that costs 55/60 in a shop. When I complained to the food and bev manager, zero apology abt the barman's stunt, zero justification for the 65 quid per glass. I wont set foot in that hotel ever again!
Christian Klein”
Superb experience
10/10
davidhZ7224EV · Couples · 2026-04-27
“Our stay at the Wellesley Knightsbridge exceeded our expectations in every way - the staff were superb and very friendly- the accommodations were very comfortable - the concierge staff were experienced and very knowledgeable- Juan went out of his way to ensure all of our requests were met with personal attention - the breakfast staff were simply amazing”
Cigar and Cognac experience
10/10
anthonyaG8704HX · Family · 2026-04-26
“Our cigar and cognac experience at The Wellesley was, without question, the highlight of our entire trip. While I’m the cigar enthusiast, my wife found herself enjoying the evening just as much as I did—something we didn’t necessarily expect, and a true testament to how thoughtfully the experience was curated.
Danilo, your cigar aficionado, is an exceptional asset to the hotel. He began the evening with a detailed tour of the humidor, guiding us through the selection process and helping us choose cigars perfectly suited to our preferences. His depth of knowledge was evident at every step, and his engaging personality and natural sense of humor made the experience both informative and genuinely enjoyable.
He elevated the evening further by pairing our cigars with exceptional scotch and cognac, and thoughtfully explained how certain sweets can enhance the flavor profile of a cigar. He then brought out an array of accompaniments—including chocolates, ginger crème brûlée, and cookies—which added a unique and memorable dimension to the experience. To finish, we were treated to a delicious port wine that capped off the evening perfectly.
What could have been simply a luxury indulgence turned into a truly memorable and personal experience. Danilo’s professionalism and charisma left a lasting impression, and we sincerely hope he receives the recognition he deserves.
We both agreed that we would gladly return to The Wellesley—not only for the hotel itself, but specifically to enjoy this experience again.”
