10/10
Great Location and incredibly capable and friendly staff
London · head to head
The Connaught vs Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
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The honest take
Both are five-star Mayfair-adjacent London institutions, but they suit different priorities. The Connaught, at $1,877 a night, is the pricier and more intimate choice, with a 9.6 guest rating from fewer reviews. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, at $1,244, is nearly $600 cheaper and has a 17-metre pool and spa the Connaught's listing does not mention. Book the Connaught for the room and the bar, the Mandarin for the wellness facilities and the saving.
The look and the feel
The Connaught
The Connaught occupies a red-brick Mayfair townhouse on Carlos Place, refurbished by David Collins and later by Guy Oliver, and it wears its Edwardian bones with a kind of hushed confidence. The lobby has dark panelling, a sweeping staircase, and a famous revolving oak door installation by David Adjaye that turns slowly at the centre of the space. The Connaught Bar is all Art Deco lacquer and gold leaf, with trolleys of Martini theatre; Coburg Bar is quieter, clubbish, leather and low light. Hélène Darroze's dining room is formal, three Michelin stars' worth of restraint. It draws an older, monied, discreet crowd who want butlers rather than buzz.
Guests who want a small, design-led townhouse hotel with one of London's best bars and old-school Mayfair discretion.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park sits in a grand Victorian building on Knightsbridge, opposite the park, with a more open, glossier lobby than the Connaught's - marble floors, contemporary flower arrangements, a sense of scale rather than intimacy. Rooms are individually decorated with marble bathrooms, and the hotel's real distinguishing feature is its spa: thirteen treatment rooms, a proper gym, and a 17-metre pool, rare for central London. Dinnyer's built around Heston Blumenthal's two-Michelin-star restaurant and the Japanese-inflected Aubrey, plus afternoon tea at the Rosebery. The crowd is international, park-facing, a mix of leisure and business guests who want facilities as much as atmosphere.
Guests who want a big-scale five-star with a genuine spa, pool and gym alongside strong dining, at a lower nightly rate.
At $1,244 versus $1,877, the Mandarin is the better-value stay, but it can't match the Connaught's sense of being inside a single, tightly curated townhouse rather than a large hotel building.
The Connaught is the more beautiful and characterful place to actually sit in, with its Adjaye door, Deco bar and panelled hush; the Mandarin's strength is its facilities, not its rooms.
The numbers
| The Connaught | Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | — | $1,572 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Reviews | 304 | 491 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 1.1 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Connaught has
Nothing on our list that Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park lacks.
Only Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has
Nothing on our list that The Connaught lacks.
What guests actually say
The Connaught
- friendly and capable staff
- great location
- impeccable service
“Fabulous hotel. Impeccable staff. A real treat”
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
- excellent location
- attentive, polite staff
- good breakfast variety
- some breakfast items charged extra
Both delight guests, but The Connaught's reviews are more consistently glowing with no complaints, while Mandarin Oriental has a minor gripe about extra breakfast charges.
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
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
- Superior King RoomRoom Only$1,572
- Superior King RoomRoom Only · free cancellation$1,600
- Superior Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$1,622
In guests' own words
The Connaught
10/10
Fabulous hotel. Impeccable staff. A real treat
9/10
Excellent service and staff
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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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Luxurious Dining Experience Indulge in the exquisite two Michelin star restaurant by Heston Blumenthal, offering acclaimed British dishes, alongside Japanese cocktails and cuisine at The Aubrey. Award-winning afternoon tea awaits at The Rosebery, while cocktails can be savored at the contemporary Mandarin Bar. State-of-the-Art Spa and Wellness Facilities…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
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
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
Carlos Place66 Knightsbridge
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