Royal Lancaster London

5.0 star property

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Daily English breakfast (GBP 35 per person)
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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Lancaster Terrace, London, England, W2 2TY
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paddington Central
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room (Classic Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Spires Suite

  • City view
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Park Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Triple

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Royal Lancaster London

2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a conference centre and self parking.
Royal Lancaster London offers 411 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Royal Lancaster London. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hyde Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Island Grill
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, bicycles to rent and archery
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre, 19 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Royal Lancaster London. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.
Island Grill – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Nipa Thai – This restaurant specialises in Thai cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (GBP 55 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee: GBP 35 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Island Grill
  • Nipa Thai

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 19 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a state park

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 75.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 35 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 110.00 per person (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 55.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 75.0 per day
  • Service fee: 5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Royal Lancaster London offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This hotel will charge the guest's credit card for the first night's stay 24 hours before arrival for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Royal Lancaster London Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 824 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1012 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bilal

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was small but well appointed. Good location close to Paddington, underground and park. Liked the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious hotel, great location and a great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding room, good service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, Grand cayman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location: near events but nestled in a classic residential neighborhood near parkways. Everything you need is inside this hotel. Excellent service and assistance from staff throughout my stay. The proximity to Hyde Park is what helped me select it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, clean and comfortable. Hotel was busy with multiple social events but the bedroom floors were quiet throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed in thousands of hotels in my life for work and leisure - The Royal Lancaster is truly exquisite in every way and is genuinely one of the best ever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nahed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and staff are friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

raman

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Salima

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel and service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff, fabulous food and service, beautiful, clean rooms with great products and shower was lovely and beds were really comfortable. Super hotel all round.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel Staff friendly and helpful . Breakfast pricey but good quality
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

WAFA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always excellent.

Excellent buffet and à la carte menu. Deride always excellent. Sometimes a little slow but staff are amazing and food is excellent. The hotel is maybe starting to show a few frays around the edges but still my No 1 choice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Large corner room recently renovated, superb breakfast. Excellent and friendly service. Will return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUMITRA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is spotless, reception who served us were delightful, professional and helpful . We did enjoy our breakfast which provided variety options for dairy and gluten free for my wife . Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIE-PIER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anatoly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025