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Claridge's
London, United Kingdom · Maybourne · Apex Luxury
Mivart's Hotel of 1812 became Claridge's in 1854 under William and Marianne Claridge; Empress Eugénie entertained Queen Victoria here in 1860, and Baedeker soon called it London's first hotel. Richard D'Oyly Carte rebuilt the Grade II house in 1898. In World War II it sheltered Yugoslavia's government in exile, and Suite 212 was declared Yugoslav territory for a day when Crown Prince Alexander was born in 1945.
- 190 rooms
- Opened 1812
- Neighborhood: Mayfair
- Architect: Charles William Stephens
- Interiors: Bryan O'Sullivan Studio
About Claridge's
- Carte bought Claridge's in 1893 for The Savoy Group and demolished the old terraces to install lifts and en-suite bathrooms.
- Édouard Nignon was hotel chef from 1894 to 1901 during the rebuild years.
- A 22-metre-deep five-level "iceberg" basement under the 1920s wing was dug largely by hand so the hotel could stay open; the BBC filmed The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild.
- Brook Street neighbors include Handel's home at No. 25 (1723–59) and the house Jimi Hendrix occupied in 1968.
- Irish investors led by Derek Quinlan bought the group in 2005; after selling the Savoy they renamed the remainder Maybourne Hotel Group.
History
Founded in 1812 as Mivart's Hotel on Brook Street in Mayfair, it became Claridge's in 1854 after being acquired by William and Marianne Claridge. The current Art Deco building dates to a 1898 rebuild; subsequent Art Deco interior additions in the 1920s–30s established its iconic look. The hotel is the unofficial annex of Buckingham Palace for visiting royalty and hosted Queen Elizabeth II's pre-coronation festivities.
The setting
Claridge's occupies Brook Street in the core of Mayfair — a street whose Georgian terraces have sheltered the aristocracy and creative elite for over 200 years. George Frideric Handel lived at Number 25 from 1723 until his death in 1759; Jimi Hendrix occupied the same house in 1968. The hotel traces its identity to the 1850s and has functioned as an extension of Buckingham Palace for royal guests — King Peter II of Yugoslavia's son was born in Suite 212 in 1945, with the suite declared Yugoslav territory for the day. Hyde Park is eleven minutes on foot, and Bond Street boutiques are steps away.
Restaurants and bars
- Claridge's Restaurant — Restaurant
- The Foyer & Reading Room — Café
- Claridge's Bar — Bar
- Fera at Claridge's — Restaurant · British · Chef Simon Rogan
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
- Robb Report 50 Greatest Hotels on Earth (2026)
- World's 50 Best Hotels (2026)
- AA Five Red Stars (2025)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2023)
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