The Langham London Review
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The Langham, London/UK - Hotel Review

The Langham London is an iconic luxury hotel with a long tradition in one of the best locations in the city.

1 December 2021


The Langham, London
Address: 1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA, United Kingdom
Web: langhamhotels.com
Tel.: +44 20 7636 1000
Price: Room from € 470,-/night

Lots of space in a city that doesn't really have any: that's luxury, too. © Langham Hotels & Resorts

Why book?

The hotel looks back on a long history, yet it is one of the most modern luxury hotels in the city. It scores with generosity and a great location.

Location & neighborhood

Around an hour's drive from Heathrow Airport, in the heart of London's West End, The Langham, London awaits its guests. It is located directly on Regent Street, making it the ideal base for high street shopping adventures. Many important sights are within walking distance, as are the theatres around Leicester Square and Covent Garden. From the outside, the building impresses with its imposing facade and a stone portal. The image of the venerable grand hotel is completed by a porter in chic livery.

The portal to another world ... © Langham Hotels & Resorts

Rooms & suites

In total, The Langham, London has 380 stylish accommodations. 333 of them are spacious rooms, 5 apartments with kitchen and 42 private suites are also available. They all score with high-quality furnishings, marble bathrooms, modern entertainment electronics, large windows and an opulence that never seems kitschy. The Sterling Suite is a special feature. It offers six bedrooms, butler service, a private media lounge, a piano and 450 square metres of space.

Guests in Executive Rooms and Suites enjoy access to the exclusive The Langham Club on the third floor. There, an attentive team pampers them around the clock with culinary creations, which were developed in collaboration with Michelin star chef Michel Roux Jr. and are already included in the room rate.

Each room is a world apart... © Langham Hotels & Resorts

Food & Drinks

Few things are more British than afternoon tea. Invented sometime in the 1840s by Lady Bedford, one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting, the tradition is still held dear today. The Langham, London boasts of being the first hotel in the world to have High Tea on the menu of its Palm Court restaurant when it opened in 1865, helping the custom to take off. In fact, it's available at The Langham London in incredible quality.

In addition to afternoon tea, Palm Court serves light meals throughout the day and bubbles from an extensive champagne menu in the evening. Traditional British pub culture is cultivated at The Wigmore - without the smell of stale beer, of course. Drinks and pub snacks of a high standard treat guests. Masala spiced Scotch Eggs, Stovetop Cheese Toasties and Dahl Relish, for example. The Artesian, named after the 100-metre-deep well beneath the hotel, has won the "World's Best Bar" award. Classic and innovative drinks dominate the menu here.

Fans of famed chefs Albert and Michel Roux Jr. dine best at Roux at The Landau. Here the focus is on classic French dishes combined with modern demands for lighter fare. 

Artesian, the place where liquid dreams are made. © Langham Hotels & Resorts

Wellness & Fitness

While city life is in full swing around the hotel, guests at The Langham, London can expect a place of tranquillity and well-being with the Chuan Body + Soul Spa. As well as a sauna, 16-metre indoor pool and state-of-the-art gym with cardio and strength equipment, it offers a careful selection of wonderful treatments. The wellness philosophy of Chuan Body + Soul Spa is deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The 16-metre indoor pool is just one part of the wellness offering. © Langham Hotels & Resorts

Service & Amenities

The luxurious five-star hotel exudes the spirit of traditional European grand hotels without appearing too stiff. The long history of the house is still noticeable, but you don't have to do without modern comfort for a second. The same is true for the service. It is always attentive and immediately at hand. Nevertheless, one has the feeling of being besieged. The staff takes care of the guests and never misses an opportunity to put a smile on their faces. Private trasfers, concierge service and (in selected suites) butler service are available.

It is important to provide all guests with an unforgettable and pleasant stay. Therefore, all public areas and all rooms & suites are easily navigable for people in wheelchairs. 

British pub tradition is upheld at The Wigmore. © Langham Hotels & Resorts

For families

Baking classes for children in the hotel's own cooking school Sauce by The Langham, babysitting service, children's menus in the restaurants and family rooms with extra space are just some of the things that The Langham, London has in store for its little guests. In addition, there are special care products from Osme Organic, a teddy bear as a gift and many other attentions.

Four-legged family members under 12 kg are allowed in all rooms and suites. A fee of approx. € 117,- per stay will be charged for you. Dogs must be kept on a leash in public areas. They are not allowed in the restaurants, bars and spa.

Bubbles and snacks all day long: this is what guests of The Langham Club can enjoy. © Langham Hotels & Resorts

A Tip from the editorial office

Those who book through the hotel website are guaranteed to get the best room rate. And the London Pass with access to over 60 top attractions on top. If you book directly, you also become a member of the 1865 Loyalty Program. Members profit from numerous benefits.

The Langham, London
Address: 1C Portland Pl, London W1B 1JA, United Kingdom
Web: langhamhotels.com
Tel.: +44 20 7636 1000
Price: Room from € 470,-/night

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