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<p>Michelin Keys, a new rating system for hotels, has just launched and, no surprise, the capital clinched a whole bunch of them. Similar to the highly regarded restaurant awards, only hotels are rated with one, two or three keys rather than stars, hoteliers will no doubt be striving to unlock the secret of bagging a trio. </p>



<p>Anonymous inspectors visited some of the UK&#8217;s top hotels (tough job) and rated them on everything from their location and interior design to authentic and unique experiences. Let&#8217;s take a look at London&#8217;s Three Key winners. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bulgari-hotel-knightsbridge"><a href="https://www.bulgarihotels.com/en_US/london/the-hotel/overview" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bulgari Hotel</a>, Knightsbridge </h2>



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<p><strong>Michelin says:</strong> The Bvlgari brand might have originated in Milan, but its top-shelf luxury is equally at home here in the affluent London Borough of Knightsbridge. A new-build property from its inception, this was a blank canvas for well-known architect and designer Antonio Citterio to make his mark. It combines Bvlgari’s characteristic elements&nbsp;– such as silver highlights, a nod to the Bvlgari founder&#8217;s roots as a Roman silversmith&nbsp;– with some unique features, like bespoke silk curtains featuring a pattern which echoes a brooch made by that same founder, Sotirio Bvlgari, in the 19th century.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-claridge-s-mayfair"><a href="https://www.claridges.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Claridge&#8217;s</a>, Mayfair </h2>



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<p><strong>Michelin says:</strong> A true London institution, Claridge’s first opened in 1856 and is still charming the hearts of guests today. A timelessly beautiful art deco property, this Mayfair landmark first rose to fame with the fashionable set in the 1920s and, a little later, hosted many royals waiting out the Second World War. With this level of luxury, it’s easy to see why.&nbsp;Gilded columns and a sweeping staircase welcome you into the lobby; plush bedrooms range from an art deco via English country house style to those designed by Diane von Furstenburg; and the bathrooms bring top-level comforts with their thirties-esque baths and showers.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-four-seasons-hotel-london-at-park-lane"><a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/london/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Four Seasons Hotel London</a> at Park Lane</h2>



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<p><strong>Michelin says: </strong>Not only was this the first of the Four Seasons Hotels in London, it was also the first Four Seasons in Europe.&nbsp;It opened in Mayfair in 1970 as the Inn on the Park, with Issy Sharp’s vision to create “<em>a personal, down-to-earth hotel. Not for dukes or duchesses, but for people who want to be treated that way&#8230;</em>” Over 50 years later, the brand is known worldwide and, with its lavish public spaces and luxurious bedrooms, you will certainly feel like royalty when staying here.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mandarin-oriental-hyde-park-knightsbridge"><a href="https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/london/hyde-park" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park</a>, Knightsbridge </h2>



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<p><strong>Michelin says</strong>: London’s original Mandarin Oriental is a stunning hotel, in an equally stunning location. It sits in the perfect spot between the high-end shopping mecca that is Knightsbridge and the leafy expanse of Hyde Park, and the textures and colours not only welcome nature within but are designed to echo the ever-changing skies.&nbsp;An unparalleled level of luxury sees classically elegant bedrooms, huge bathrooms, and a whole host of services and facilities on offer. Every floor has its own manager and bespoke services that exceed expectations&nbsp;– be that inside or outside the hotel.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-raffles-london-at-the-owo-whitehall"><a href="https://www.raffles.com/london/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raffles London at The OWO</a>, Whitehall </h2>



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<p><strong>Michelin says: </strong>Located in the heart of Whitehall, Grade II listed Raffles at The OWO is certainly a contender for London’s most history-packed hotel; its name, the&nbsp;<strong>O</strong>ld&nbsp;<strong>W</strong>ar&nbsp;<strong>O</strong>ffice, should provide a clue. Opened in 1906, this baroque-style property housed over 1,000 rooms, 2.5 miles of corridors and 2,500 government and military officials. The centre of the British Army’s administration, it was where Sir Winston Churchill masterminded the Allied victory over Hitler. MI5 and MI6 also had operations here – and it provided the backdrop for many a 007 movie.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-connaught-mayfair"><a href="https://www.the-connaught.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Connaught</a>, Mayfair </h2>



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<p><strong>Michelin says: </strong>The affluent neighbourhood of Mayfair is a fitting host for one of London’s most desirable grand hotels, which first opened in 1815. A clubby type of luxury has always led the way here, but following an extensive redesign, the traditional references have been joined by muted colours, clean lines and a contemporary way of thinking. Drawing together the very best of British and international art and design, it’s this blend of the old and the new that makes The Connaught feel so original.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-peninsula-london-belgravia"><a href="https://www.peninsula.com/en/london/5-star-luxury-hotel-belgravia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Peninsula London</a>, Belgravia </h2>



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<p><strong>Michelin says:</strong> The Peninsula London may only have opened its doors in 2023, but this Asian group’s first property launched back in 1866 in Hong Kong. Now one of London’s most lavish lodgings, it was well worth the wait. Its 190 rooms were styled by architect and interior designer Peter Marino and come with finely crafted, bespoke British furnishings, mahogany-panelled dressing rooms and luxurious honey onyx bathrooms&nbsp;– not forgetting stunning views out over Hyde Park Corner and the Wellington Arch.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-savoy-holborn"><a href="https://www.thesavoylondon.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Savoy</a>, Holborn </h2>



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<p><strong>Michelin says: </strong>The Savoy has spent over 130 years at the forefront of London’s hotel scene. The first purpose-built deluxe hotel in London, it was the brainchild of theatre producer Richard D’Oyly Carte, who knew all about glamour and putting on a show. Opening in 1889, it set new standards in the industry, bringing innovations such as electric light, central heating and en suite bathrooms onto the scene.&nbsp;Fast-forward to 2007 and it was time for a refresh. The hotel underwent a three-year restoration by French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, who sympathetically recreated its former Edwardian and art deco highlights using photographs from the hotel archives; although clearly modernised, this style remains a perfect fit for the building.</p>



<p>London also has 15 two key hotels, and 20 one key properties. Want to see the full list?&nbsp;<a href="https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/article/travel/all-the-michelin-key-hotels-in-the-uk-ireland?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=241001_B2C_UK_GBI_Key_Launch&amp;utm_term=pos1_UK_best_hotels_GBI_hotelarticle&amp;utm_content=259870&amp;utm_id=0c3610e5-8ef8-4ad7-9d10-3cc7dd12a9b0&amp;sfmc_id=50616768&amp;sfmc_activityid=cce7ee5a-870d-4f6f-b080-54ea3539e171&amp;utm_medium=email" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Here you go</a>. Sweet dreams!</p>


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