The Wellesley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Knightsbridge, London

Hotels
Luxury Collection
9.7 (136 reviews)
11 Knightsbridge , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent Service
Prime Location
Beautiful Rooms
Cons:
Food Quality Issues
Inconsistent Customer Care

Categories

Cleanliness
9.65
Specific sentiment from text indicates it was generally good, but one review reflects poor experience.
Service
10
Many reviews praise the staff for their attentiveness and professionalism.
Location
10
Repeatedly noted as fantastic and prime location by multiple reviewers.
Room Quality
9.65
General sentiment indicates positive experiences, but some mention rooms being small.
Amenities
10
Positive remarks regarding the hotel car and other facilities.
Value for Money
9.65
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Mixed feedback with one review highlighting horrible food experience.
Overall Experience
10
Most reviews reflect a delightful stay, despite the negative experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations and Exclusive Amenities
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.

Ready to experience luxury and sophistication at The Wellesley? Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

When booking 5 nights or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 100 per day.

Location

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Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 74.14
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type: Regular
  • Entrance Door Width: 159
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Distance From The Elevator To The Accessible Room: 7
  • Room Max Guests Number: 2
  • Pet Friendly: Yes_impaired
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: Yes
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 136 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.65
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.65
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.65
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 10
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John couple us
10
Very good
Pros:

Great hotel, very clean and comfortable. Would recommend.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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D2026JScarolb Couples
10
Beautiful elegant stay
Pros:

Wonderful experience with impeccable service and attention to detail. Everyone was so kind and friendly. Close to many sights and shopping.
Complimentary breakfast included with our stay and so tasty. One of the best cappuccino I’ve had during our travels.
Room was comfortable and beautifully furnished.
10/10 place to stay in Central London !

2026-01-23 via Tripadvisor
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Dreamer33165454137 Couples Exton, Hampshire, England
10
Welcoming high quality 5 star boutique hotel
Pros:

A wonderful boutique hotel, friendly and highly professional staff from reception to door staff and f and b who really went above and beyond
A fab touch having the hotel car availed for short journeys.
Room very well appointed, superb shower and amenities and highly efficient housekeeping team.
Will definitely stay again when in London

2026-01-18 via Tripadvisor
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aj2149 Solo travel San Francisco, California
10
Superb quality, amazing rooms, and prime location
Pros:

Lovely hotel in a prime location. I have never had better service in London. From the concierge to the receptionist to the driver to the doorman to the butler to the housekeeping. Everyone was extremely attentive and really made my stay very welcoming. Thank you! Will be back time and time again.

2026-01-15 via Tripadvisor
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175johanj Couples
10
The walhalla of hotels.
Pros:

I know that there are a lot of fantastic hotels in London,but for a cigar smoker is this the walhalla of hotels.
Not only that but you will not find another hotel with this much personal service.
That’s why The Wellesley hotel is and always will be my second home
Kind regards,Mr J.B Jorissen

2026-01-08 via Tripadvisor
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383jmichaelh Couples
10
Outstanding Holiday Visit in Prime location!
Pros:

The Wellesley has the very best service; the team goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable and to assist you with anything. 3rd time staying mad it’s my go to hotelnin London, best location.

2025-12-31 via Tripadvisor
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Y6444VLgeorges Couples
10
Christmas trip
Pros:

Amazing stay at a wonderful location. Managed to get suite upgrade which was one of the best rooms in London.
All the staff very attentive and go above and beyond.

2025-12-21 via Tripadvisor
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Z1447DGaldog Solo travel
10
Pre Christmas trip
Pros:

I went to pick up my daughter from boarding school to bring home for Christmas
Fantastic location
Great service
Food excellent
Very helpful concierge
Beautiful rooms

2025-12-13 via Tripadvisor
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Cemil couple tr
9
2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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EissaliM Solo travel Qatar
2
Nightmare
Pros:

Deeply Disappointed and Felt Completely Uncared For
My stay at this hotel was an absolute nightmare. During my visit, my phone went missing, and what shocked me even more was the complete lack of concern from the staff. Instead of offering help, support, or even basic attention, I felt ignored and dismissed at every step.
I expected at least minimal assistance—some effort to look into the situation, check cameras, or guide me on what to do—but I received nothing. The indifference I experienced made an already stressful situation even worse.
Based on how I was treated, I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone. Security and customer care should be priorities, and unfortunately, I experienced neither

2025-12-04 via Tripadvisor
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Sally1074 Family London, England
10
Absolutely delightful
Pros:

This hotel is absolutely stunning.

Although I did not have the opportunity to stay as it is currently beyond my budget, I did make use of the bathroom facilities, which were immaculate. My eight-year-old daughter urgently needed to use the restroom, and the staff kindly allowed her to do so. I would especially like to thank the doorman for his warmth and courtesy, as well as the hotel for their hospitality.

I hope to have the chance to stay here in the future.

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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O7321TKaldog Family
10
Great hotel with fantastic service and great location
Pros:

Great customer service
Very helpful
Very professional
Only problem for me rooms are small one I have given
Breakfast is excellent and drinks at the bar
Concierge extremely knowledgeable and good recommendation

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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hassanaD2915UH Friends getaway
2
So bad
Pros:

I was in the cogar lounge and the food it's horrible and this manager he see I didn't eat the food but he doesn't care about this and gr make me pay for something I didn't eat it and he wa svery rude with me this is make me feel so bad and im not happy about that

2025-11-19 via Tripadvisor
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bertolinom2024 Couples
10
Top experience
Pros:

My wife and I have spent two days at Wellesley. The staff was very friendly, room was confortable and well equipped, hall and bars nice and efficient.
The hotel car is available to take you to places you wish to go if located nearby (1,5 miles away), special thanks to our driver Fred, a very nice and friendly guy from Philippines.

2025-11-18 via Tripadvisor
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drake_2011 Friends getaway Attleborough, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
10
Quick trip to London.
Pros:

We stayed at this hotel while visiting London for the Rugby and it was a wonderful experience. The team who work there were so accommodating and friendly and we just had a fantastic time.

2025-11-01 via Tripadvisor
1
138leylaf Couples
2
Superb place, even for UK standards pretty racist
Pros:

We stayed in one of the suites w park view for about a week, which was part of my birthday package.
On the day of check-in, I arrived some hours before my partner was supposed to be there. Unfortunately, I wasn’t allowed to check in until he was there as well — in manner that suggested that I was at the wrong address altogether. Throughout the stay, which can be considered impeccable if one disregards some ‘mishaps’, I avoided talking to any employee myself since I felt there were difficulties in dealing with me (first time I experienced racism being displayed this blatant in my life). One time, I had to wait for our driver in front of the hotel and got to chitchat w one of the doormen and was shocked of the ideology that spoke through their train of thoughts (Farage, Wilders and darker than that)
A few months later we wanted to enjoy their bar, which is only open to hotel guests…

2025-10-26 via Tripadvisor
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buzzduzzvacations Couples Winter Garden, Florida
10
Treated like a VIP
Pros:

Absolutely loved my experience at the Wellesley. Room was exquisite. The dining was excellent. Customer service was exceptional. My favorite of all was the cigar lounge experience. Absolutely 100%

2025-10-19 via Tripadvisor
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Revaz couple ru
10
2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Sanctitatem Solo travel Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
10
A lovely treat!
Pros:

I wanted to try this hotel as I had points to spend and wanted to try somewhere I wouldn’t usually stay. The welcome was warm and friendly. The room was immaculate, although the mattress could have been softer. I really appreciated the little touches such as the mouthwash, slippers, and bath salts. The shower was one of the best showers I’ve ever used. I also loved the included streaming service for movies as I often struggle to find something to watch on normal TV these days. With it being a smaller hotel, it had a lovely, quiet ambience and the service felt individual and personal. I would love to stay there again!

2025-10-13 via Tripadvisor
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troyp75 Couples
10
Exquisite hotel in London
Pros:

Spectacular boutique hotel. Staff is extremely attentive. Room was gorgeous. Fantastic location with easy access to shops, sites and underground.

2025-10-12 via Tripadvisor