A Mayfair legend since 1856
Claridge's stands as a testament to what happens when uncompromising craftsmanship meets generations of devoted hospitality. Step through our doors and into a world where every detail has been perfected over more than 165 years.
In the heart of Mayfair, on the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street, stands a hotel that has quietly shaped the art of luxury hospitality for over a century and a half. Claridge's was founded in 1856, when William and Marianne Claridge acquired a modest establishment and, through an unwavering commitment to excellence, transformed it into the preferred London address of royalty, diplomats, artists, and visionaries.
The hotel's journey through the ages reflects the very best of each era. Victorian opulence gave way to the bold geometries and gleaming surfaces of the Art Deco movement in the 1920s and 1930s, a transformation overseen by the renowned designer Basil Ionides. His vision endures in the hotel's iconic foyer, with its shimmering black-and-white chequered marble floors, sweeping mirrored columns, and Dale Chihuly chandelier β a breathtaking fusion of heritage and contemporary art.
During the Second World War, Claridge's became a second home to exiled European royalty, earning it the affectionate nickname 'the annexe to Buckingham Palace.' Suite 212 was famously declared Yugoslav territory so that Crown Prince Alexander could be born on his native soil. Such stories are woven into the very fabric of the building, giving each corridor and suite a narrative richness that no modern hotel can replicate.
Today, Claridge's continues to evolve while honouring its legacy. A recent restoration programme, guided by the acclaimed architect Thierry Despont, has introduced contemporary suites that pay homage to the building's Art Deco DNA while embracing the comforts demanded by twenty-first-century travellers. The result is a hotel that feels simultaneously timeless and refreshingly modern β a place where the past and the present exist in perfect harmony.
Our commitment extends beyond design. The Claridge's team β from our legendary concierge desk to our dedicated butlers β embodies a philosophy of anticipatory service. We do not merely respond to requests; we anticipate desires before they are spoken. It is this intuitive approach to hospitality that has earned us the Michelin Key, Forbes Five-Star rating, and a place among the World's 50 Best Hotels.
Basil Ionides' iconic 1929 interiors remain among London's finest Art Deco treasures.
Known as 'the annexe to Buckingham Palace' β host to monarchs and statespeople for generations.
Thierry Despont's meticulous restoration honours our heritage while embracing contemporary luxury.
Your invitation to London's most storied hotel
Whether you seek an overnight stay in our Art Deco suites, an afternoon of indulgence, or a private celebration in our grand ballroom β every visit to Claridge's becomes a cherished memory.