Ornate hotel with acclaimed dining, spa, and afternoon tea
















































150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR, United Kingdom Get directions
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"A legendarily glitzy address where Christmas Eve brings a special gala dinner, and on December 25 an epic four-course lunch is served in the Michelin-starred restaurant; guests are asked to dress in black tie and a five-piece band provides the soundtrack. Can’t make it on the day? It’s only a matter of time until we learn what’s in store for 2025; last year, “Live at the Ritz” offered a similar spectacle with a four-course supper, live band, and dancers performing the Charleston, vintage tap, and the like. The prestigious afternoon tea over in the Palm Court also features; our (cryptic) guess is plates will be laden with mince pies, Christmas cakes, and carols from the Ritz choir." - Sarah Leigh Bannerman

"With an interior that leans Louis XVI and a 1906 vintage, I experienced Afternoon Tea at the Ritz as one of the most quintessential, historic London hotel experiences." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team

"A symbol of timeless elegance in Mayfair, The Ritz pairs Belle Époque glamour with impeccable service—from afternoon tea in the Palm Court to evenings in its Two‑MICHELIN‑Starred dining room, every detail is presented as pure indulgence." - The MICHELIN Guide

"A very special place; it’s been such a big year for John Williams MBE and there’s nothing quite like dining in that room with the pianist on the go, everyone dressed to the nines." - Andrew Young

"One of Mayfair’s long-established icons, The Ritz represents the formal, historic side of London luxury with more than a century of high-end hospitality that defines the neighborhood’s elite standards." - Mitchell Friedman