3/10
Location
Bath did not work, no charm for a four season
London · head to head
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane vs Raffles London at The OWO
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: Raffles London at The OWO is $100 a night less. They are 1.7 km apart.
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
$1,398/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $61 taxes & fees
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The honest take
Book Raffles London at The OWO if you want the more remarkable building for less money: $1,084 against $1,285 a night, with a pool the Four Seasons doesn't have. Book the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane if a rooftop spa with a hot tub and Hyde Park views matters more to you than the address, and you want Mayfair rather than Whitehall on your doorstep. Both sit at 5 stars with excellent guest ratings; the Four Seasons has more reviews behind it, the marginally higher score.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
The Four Seasons on Park Lane is a 1970 tower dressed up over the decades into something plusher than its bones suggest, all marble lobby, brass fittings and a discreet, moneyed hush that Mayfair specialises in. Pavyllon London, Yannick Alléno's restaurant, and Bar Antoine give the ground floor a French polish, while the rooftop spa looks out over Hyde Park through glass rather than through history. It reads corporate-luxury done extremely well: crisp, controlled, built for guests who want five-star consistency over character.
Guests who want a reliable, service-driven five-star base in Mayfair with spa and pool facilities on tap.
Raffles London at The OWO
The OWO is the Old War Office, a vast Edwardian Baroque pile on Whitehall with a central courtyard, wide stone staircases and ceiling heights that no new-build hotel could match, restored by Raffles into guest rooms that keep the cornicing and the sash windows while adding the coffee machines and flat-screens. This is a building that housed Churchill and generations of civil servants before it housed guests, and the sense of institutional weight is still there in the corridors even as the dining rooms have gone bright and contemporary with British and Mediterranean menus. Whitehall at night is quiet, monumental, and empty in a way Mayfair never is.
Guests drawn to genuine historic architecture and a quieter, monumental part of central London, who don't need a pool.
At $1,084 a night, Raffles gives up the pool the Four Seasons has, though it counters with its own facilities the Four Seasons lacks, including the hot tub sits on the Four Seasons' side of the ledger, not Raffles'.
The OWO wins on pure architecture and atmosphere, a restored government palace with real history in the stone, against a well-run but comparatively anonymous modern tower.
The numbers
| Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane | Raffles London at The OWO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,398 | $1,298 |
| Guest rating | 10/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Reviews | 344 | 207 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 1.7 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane has
- Hot tub
Only Raffles London at The OWO has
- Pool
What guests actually say
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- great location
- attentive staff
- nice breakfast
- bath did not work
- lacked charm
“Bath did not work, no charm for a four season”
Raffles London at The OWO
- exceptional/excellent staff
- great location
- never feels crowded
- billing mistake by the team
“Best Hotel in London. From rooms to service, just excellent and it never feels crowded”
Raffles guests come away happier, praising exceptional staff and location with near-uniform top scores, while Four Seasons drew a notable complaint about a broken bath and lack of charm.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- Superior, King BedRoom Only$1,391
- Superior, King Bed, City or Park ViewRoom Only$1,400
- Superior 1 King Bed, City or Park ViewRoom Only$1,423
Raffles London at The OWO
- Double Deluxe TwinRoom Only$1,262
- Deluxe Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$1,296
- Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Queen BedsRoom Only$1,296
In guests' own words
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
10/10
The breakfast was nice and staff were very attentive to details.
Raffles London at The OWO
10/10
“Perfect stay”
Fabulous hotel in a great location and exceptional staff
10/10
“I want to live at Raffles. Best hotel ever”
Everything
Nothing. Raffles is perfection
10/10
Best Hotel in London. From rooms to service, just excellent and it never feels crowded
About each
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
Luxurious Heritage in Mayfair In the heart of London's vibrant Mayfair, the Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane stands as a testament to luxurious heritage, redefining luxury since 1970. Culinary Delights and Rooftop Sanctuary Guests can indulge in the culinary wonders of Pavyllon London by Chef Yannick Alléno and enjoy a spirited escape at Bar Antoine.…
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Raffles London at The OWO
Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning City Views Experience the epitome of luxury at Raffles London at The OWO, where each 5-star room offers breathtaking city views, air-conditioning, and top-notch amenities including a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. Indulge in Exquisite Dining Options Savor a delightful culinary journey at our on-site restaurant,…
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Facilities, in full
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Raffles London at The OWO
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
Where they are
Hamilton Place, Park Lane57 Whitehall
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