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The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London
London, United Kingdom · Belmond · Grand Luxury
The Cadogan opened in 1887 in the Queen Anne style at the corner of Sloane Street and Pont Street in Chelsea, on an estate developed by Sir Hans Sloane, whose collections founded the British Museum and Natural History Museum. Oscar Wilde was arrested in room 118 on 6 April 1895, a space now folded into the Royal Suite, while actress Lillie Langtry, a favorite of Edward VII, lived next door at 21 Pont Street, whose entrance now serves as the hotel's private door. A 48 million pound renovation completed in 2019 brought the 54-room property into the Belmond portfolio.
- 54 rooms
- Opened 1887
- Neighborhood: Mayfair
- Rooms from 280 sq ft (26 m²)
- Architect: Blair Associates Architecture
About The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London
- Actress Lillie Langtry's former house at 21 Pont Street forms the hotel's private entrance on the Cadogan Estate.
- The 93-acre Cadogan Estate has been in continuous family ownership since 1717, when Charles Cadogan married Elizabeth Sloane, daughter of Sir Hans Sloane, whose collections founded the British Museum.
- A four-year, roughly £48 million restoration completed in 2019 reduced the Chelsea house to 54 rooms under Belmond management.
- Guests receive private access to Cadogan Place Gardens and a library stocked by John Sandoe Books.
- Entry-level rooms start at 280 sq ft (26 m²).
History
Constructed in 1887 in the Queen Anne style at the corner of Sloane Street and Pont Street in Chelsea, the hotel stands on an estate developed by Sir Hans Sloane, whose collections formed the founding bequest of the British Museum and Natural History Museum. The hotel's most famous connection is to Oscar Wilde, who was arrested in room 118 in 1895; his pied-à-terre is now incorporated into the Royal Suite. Actress and socialite Lillie Langtry — favourite of Edward VII — lived at 21 Pont Street, whose entrance is now the hotel's private door. A £48 million renovation completed in 2019 transformed it into a Belmond property.
The setting
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel occupies 75 Sloane Street, on the Cadogan Estate — a 93-acre portfolio in continuous family ownership since 1717, when Charles Cadogan married Elizabeth Sloane, daughter of the physician Sir Hans Sloane. The hotel opened in 1887 and has housed some of Chelsea's most colourful personalities: Lillie Langtry sold her adjacent Pont Street house to the hotel, and Oscar Wilde awaited his arrest here in 1895. Hyde Park is a ten-minute walk north, the Victoria and Albert Museum sixteen minutes south-west. Harvey Nichols anchors the northern end of Sloane Street, and the King's Road begins a short walk south.
Restaurants and bars
- Adam Handling Chelsea — Restaurant
- Willett's — Restaurant · British bistro
- The Drawing Room — Restaurant
Experiences
- Cadogan Place Gardens — Access to the private Cadogan Place Gardens, reserved for the hotel's guests.
- Private tennis courts — Access to the hotel's private tennis courts.
- Cadogan Hall — Evenings at Cadogan Hall, nearby.
Amenities
- Private access to Cadogan Place Gardens
- Library stocked by John Sandoe Books
- 430 pieces of original British artwork throughout
- Private entrance at 21 Pont Street (Lillie Langtry's former home)
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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