10/10
Great Location and incredibly capable and friendly staff
London · head to head
The Connaught vs 45 Park Lane
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: 45 Park Lane is $3,944 a night less. They are 423 metres apart.
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The honest take
Book The Connaught if you want the more storied, more beautiful hotel and don't mind paying for it: $1877 a night against $1245, with a 9.6 rating over 304 reviews and pet-friendliness the other lacks. Book 45 Park Lane if you want a modern room looking straight at Hyde Park for considerably less. Both sit in Mayfair, four hundred metres apart, so the choice is really about atmosphere and budget rather than location.
The look and the feel
The Connaught
The Connaught occupies a red-brick Mayfair townhouse dating to 1897, and it wears its age well: dark panelling, a sweeping staircase, and an Edwardian sense of hush in the corridors that David Collins later loosened up with the Connaught Bar's Art Deco lacquer and mirror. The Coburg Bar is all leather and low light, the kind of room built for a long conversation rather than a photograph. Hélène Darroze's dining room brings three Michelin stars into a hotel that otherwise feels resolutely un-flashy, more old family house than showpiece. It draws a crowd that has been coming for decades and dresses for dinner without being told to.
Right for anyone who wants the archetypal grand London hotel experience, a serious cocktail bar, and rooms with real history under the polish.
45 Park Lane
45 Park Lane is a newer build on the site of the old Playboy Club, all glass and pale stone facing Hyde Park, with rooms designed around the view rather than around period detail. The interiors lean contemporary and clean-lined, walnut and cream rather than brocade, and CUT by Wolfgang Puck downstairs does a modern American steakhouse turn with an open kitchen and a big wine list. It feels less like a historic house and more like a well-run, well-positioned five-star built for people who want park and skyline rather than heritage.
Right for park-view seekers and steak lovers who want contemporary five-star comfort without the Connaught's premium.
The cheaper 45 Park Lane loses nothing on the facility list except that The Connaught is pet-friendly and it isn't, so the real gap is the Connaught's deeper pedigree, its Michelin-starred French kitchen, and its higher guest rating from more than double the reviews.
The Connaught is the more beautiful and characterful place to actually sit in, a room with a century of quiet confidence behind it, against 45 Park Lane's competent but comparatively anonymous modern shell.
The numbers
| The Connaught | 45 Park Lane | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $5,314 | $1,370 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 304 | 134 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 423 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Connaught has
- Pet
Only 45 Park Lane has
Nothing on our list that The Connaught lacks.
What guests actually say
The Connaught
- friendly and capable staff
- great location
“Fabulous hotel. Impeccable staff. A real treat”
45 Park Lane
- friendliest staff
- art deco design and location
- spacious comfortable rooms
“Staff were amazing, the friendliest hotel we have ever been to”
Both sets of guests leave delighted, but 45 Park Lane's reviewers give more specific reasons, praising the design, location and family-friendly welcome, while The Connaught's praise is broader and less detailed.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The Connaught
- Grosvenor, Suite, King BedRoom Only$5,314
- Grosvenor, Suite, King BedRoom Only · free cancellation$6,251
- Grosvenor, Suite, King BedBreakfast Included · free cancellation$6,370
45 Park Lane
- Studio, Park ViewRoom Only$1,743
- Deluxe RoomRoom Only$1,759
- Deluxe Room(1 King Bed)Room Only$1,759
In guests' own words
The Connaught
10/10
Fabulous hotel. Impeccable staff. A real treat
9/10
Excellent service and staff
45 Park Lane
10/10
“Staff were amazing, the friendliest hotel we have ever been to”
Amazing art deco design, fantastic location close to Knightsbridge, Oxford Street, Hyde Park and tube services
10/10
“Excellent hotel a must return stay!”
Lovely hotel. Perfect position on Park Lane. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great care taken to welcome our grandchildren. Rooms were roomy and very comfortable.
9/10
“Excellent”
Perfect
Was great
About each
The Connaught
Luxurious Accommodations : The Connaught, nestled in London's upscale Mayfair area, offers a sophisticated stay with bespoke butler and concierge services from the moment you arrive. Culinary Excellence : Indulge in award-winning dining at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, boasting 3 AA Rosettes and 3 Michelin Stars, serving exquisite French-inspired…
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45 Park Lane
Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views Unparalleled Dining Experience Convenient Location with Access to Leisure Activities Experience luxury at its finest at 45 Park Lane, where each room offers breathtaking views of Hyde Park and is equipped with top-notch amenities. Indulge in a culinary journey at the modern American steak restaurant, serving…
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Facilities, in full
The Connaught
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
45 Park Lane
- 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
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
Where they are
Carlos Place45 Park Lane
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