The Langham, London
Hotel · Marylebone
1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA, United Kingdom
Highlights
Iconic 1865 hotel with French dining, pub, indoor pool
Iconic 1865 hotel with French dining, pub, indoor pool
"A planned lagoon-front resort on Murano Island that is reimagining and reinstating a former glass factory, scheduled to open in 2027. The property will highlight the island’s centuries-old glassmaking tradition, sit directly on the lagoon, and offer convenient daytime access to shops and museums while providing a quieter retreat from busier parts of Venice." - Jennifer Flowers
"A five-star hotel that leans into family-friendly holiday programming, partnering with a famous toy retailer to offer a curated festive experience that includes a themed children's afternoon tea inspired by historic toys and the option of a Christmas tree in certain suites." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"If it feels as though The Langham has been there forever, that's because, in hotel terms, it pretty much has. But a century and a half on, it's looking grand, as sophisticated and elegant as it did when Napoleon III spent the night. These days the Victoriana and chinoiserie are offset by smooth, occasionally quirky contemporary elements—notably in the award-winning Artesian bar, with its timber chandeliers, imitation-snakeskin flooring and resin-topped tables. It would be difficult to name a finer hotel restaurant than Roux at the Landau, where father-and-son dream team Albert and Michel Roux Jr have been casting their culinary spells. Price: Rooms from around $917 per nightAddress: 10 Air St, London W1B 5ABClosest tube station: Piccadilly Circus" - Condé Nast Traveller, Steve King
"A once‑world‑beating cocktail institution that retains opulence under new leadership, focusing on highly creative, ingredient‑forward concepts; the 'Ingredients of the Future' menu spotlights individual elements—such as a Martini variation made with vodka, sake, soil scent, and koji—inviting guests on an inventive sensory journey." - Tyler Zielinski
"The Langham has kept up with the times admirably, adding a stylish pub and cooking classes while maintaining a reassuringly old-school swish of palm-court elegance. This great big castle of a building is less than five minutes' walk from Oxford Circus, but still far enough away for the noise of crowds to have dissipated. The Langham first opened in 1865, so it’s self-assured, yet more modern than most hotels of its age. The vibe is opulent without being ostentatious—the lobby is all dramatic marble columns and a dripping chandelier—while the Artesian Bar next door has a touch of Alice in Wonderland about it, with purple sofas and work-of-art cocktails." - Nicholas DeRenzo, CNT Editors
