The Berkeley in Knightsbridge

A London landmark with timeless poise and a modern edge

London is full of grand hotels, but few capture both tradition and forward movement the way The Berkeley does. Set between Hyde Park and Belgravia, it has long been a discreet address for those who want British heritage blended with a cosmopolitan spirit. Recent additions and a confident design refresh now place it firmly among the capital’s most relevant stays.

Dining that defines the moment

This year’s most talked about opening inside The Berkeley is La Môme London, the first international outpost of the celebrated Cannes restaurant. Its Riviera plates and lively terrace bring the French Riviera to Wilton Place, filling the gap left by Marcus with flair. The hotel also continues to host Cédric Grolet’s patisserie, where his signature illusion cakes and the Chef’s Counter experience draw international attention. Together they make The Berkeley a dining destination in its own right, not just a place to stay.

Design with authority

The Berkeley’s ground floor now greets guests with a luminous glazed canopy, reimagined by RSHP to signal both openness and sophistication. Inside, design houses like André Fu, Helen Green, and John Heah have created distinctive suites. The Pavilion Penthouses with wraparound terraces and glasshouse bars feel like private residences in the sky, while the Crescent Suites embrace a calmer residential tone. It is design that acknowledges heritage yet speaks confidently to the present.

Wellness redefined

The hotel’s Surrenne Spa is not a quiet afterthought but a multi-level sanctuary. Guests step into a world of saunas, steam rooms, snow showers, and a 22-metre heated lap pool. The addition of Tracy Anderson’s fitness studio and a dedicated longevity clinic sets a new bar for wellness in Knightsbridge, giving the hotel a serious health and performance edge.

A London rarity

While rooftop pools are no longer unique to The Berkeley, its setting above Knightsbridge still feels special. Sun loungers, skyline views, and seasonal rooftop evenings create a discreet escape that captures summer in the city. In warmer months, non-residents can book a table for sunset cocktails on the terrace, a rare chance to experience the space without a room key.

A legacy that endures

From its origins in the late 1800s to its reinvention in the 1970s, The Berkeley has always managed to adapt while keeping its sense of discretion intact. Today it feels like a hotel that knows its own story yet continues to surprise. A place where heritage is worn lightly, and where the next chapter is already being written in Riviera dining rooms, luminous new lobbies, and spa suites that set the pace for modern London living.