Verdict
London cityscape

The Connaught

A refined Mayfair hotel pairing classic comfort with one of the world's best cocktail bars.

The call

Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.

Independent, never pay-to-rankGraded for your kind of tripVerified 2026-06-17How we decide

Short answer

Is The Connaught worth it?

The Connaught deserves a place on most first itineraries.

The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.

Why

  1. 01

    Quietly grand and a little clubby, with the celebrated Connaught Bar downstairs and a serious dining pedigree.

  2. 02

    Less showy than its rivals, more for those in the know.

Is it a fit?

Go if

Think twice if

The location trade-off

What you're near — and what you're not

Walkable
  • Mayfair & Bond Street
  • Berkeley Square
  • Green Park & Bond Street tube
Cut off from
  • The South Bank & riverside attractions
  • East London nightlife
Rooms & rate

What you're paying for

Rooms and suites blend classic and contemporary styling; suites are spacious and quietly luxurious. The draw is as much the bar and dining as the rooms themselves.

Plan it well

Cost
£700–1,400+ / night
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