These three London hotels rank among the world's 50 best

All three hotels have won over The Standard’s critics - (The Connaught Hotel)

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 have been announced. Once again, London has made its mark on the global hotel scene, with three of the capital’s most storied properties securing a spot on the celebrated list. Claridge's sits at number 13, Raffles London at The Owo at number 28, and The Connaught at number 49.

Representing the breadth on offer in the capital, Claridge is Mayfair’s most glamorous address, with Art Deco interiors and an old-school sense of occasion that’s lured in Hollywood icons (Audrey Hepburn and Alfred Hitchcock), music royalty (The Beatles and The Rolling Stones), and contemporary A-listers (Brad Pitt and Taylor Swift).