Royal Lancaster London, Hyde Park
Overview
Royal Lancaster London is a five-star hotel beside Hyde Park, combining a central London location with views across the park and city skyline. It is an inviting choice for a romantic weekend, a family visit or a city break with your cat.
The hotel offers 411 rooms and suites, ranging from comfortable bedrooms for two to more spacious suites and connecting accommodation. Classic rooms sleep two, while the Two Bedroom Park Suite accommodates up to five guests in two bedrooms with two bathrooms.
Lancaster Gate Underground station is next to the Royal Lancaster, making it easy to explore the capital before returning for dinner or a relaxing evening overlooking the city.
The Property
Rooms combine contemporary furnishings with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms and thoughtful touches for a city stay. Classic rooms feature a king-size bed or a twin-bed arrangement, a work desk and a Carrara marble bathroom with a rainfall shower and underfloor heating.
For additional space, selected suites provide a separate lounge area with sofas and a dining table. Park Suites overlook Hyde Park and feature bathrooms with twin sinks, a separate rainfall shower and a bathtub. Views and bathroom layouts depend on the accommodation booked.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. In-room amenities include television, a minibar, tea-making facilities, bathrobes and slippers, with Nespresso machines in selected accommodation.
Dining options at the Royal Lancaster include handmade pasta and Italian dishes at Tortello, Thai cuisine at Nipa Thai, and breakfast overlooking Hyde Park in the Park Restaurant. Hyde Café offers coffee, pastries and afternoon tea, while the Park Lounge Bar provides a comfortable setting for drinks. Room service is also available.
Guests aged over 18 can use the hotel’s gym, which is open 24 hours a day. Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available.
The Royal Lancaster has a secure private car park with 29 spaces, including an accessible parking space. There is a fee for parking. Two electric vehicle charging points are also available with a fee.
For the Cat
Cats are welcome, with a charge of £25 per pet, per day. Let the hotel know you are bringing your cat when booking. Food and water bowls are available.
Pets must be supervised and kept on a lead or in a carrier in public areas. They are welcome in the Park Lounge Bar and Living Lounge, but are not permitted in the Park Restaurant, Nipa Thai or Hyde Café.
A pet-sitting service is available for a fee and requires at least 24 hours’ notice.
Friends of Royal Lancaster London members receive free pet stays.
Accessibility
The Royal Lancaster offers accessible rooms with step-free access, reached using guest lifts. These rooms have wet-room bathrooms with a wheelchair-accessible shower, a fold-down shower seat and grab rails. Emergency assistance pull cords are provided in both the bedroom and bathroom.
Accessible public areas include the lobby and several restaurants and lounges. An accessible parking space is available in the hotel car park.
A mobile hoist can be arranged with an accessible room booking at no additional charge, subject to availability. Guests must bring a compatible sling, and guests or their carers are responsible for operating the equipment. Arrange any specific room or equipment requirements with the hotel before arrival.
Location
Royal Lancaster London stands beside Hyde Park and close to Kensington Gardens, giving you easy access to parkland walks alongside the attractions of central London. The Italian Gardens offer a particularly attractive setting close to the hotel.
Lancaster Gate Underground station is next door, and Paddington Station is within walking distance, providing useful rail and Underground connections.
Marble Arch and Oxford Street are convenient for shopping, while a walk through the park takes you towards Kensington Palace or Knightsbridge and Harrods. The Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum and Science Museum in South Kensington are accessible by Underground or taxi.
The location offers a practical balance between sightseeing, shopping and quieter time in the park, with restaurants and hotel lounges to return to at the end of the day.
