London, United Kingdom
The Ritz London: Legendary 1906 César Ritz palace on Piccadilly with One-Michelin-Star dining and world-famous Palm Court afternoon tea
Commanding a legendary position on Piccadilly overlooking Green Park in London’s exclusive St James’s district in the United Kingdom, The Ritz London opened in May 1906 as the visionary palace hotel of legendary Swiss hotelier César Ritz. Holding the Royal Warrant from King Charles III (as Prince of Wales) and One Michelin Star, the 136-room neoclassical icon is the definitive symbol of worldwide grand luxury. Housing the breathtaking One-Michelin-Starred The Ritz Restaurant by Executive Chef John Williams MBE (widely acclaimed as one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the world), the world-famous Palm Court for afternoon tea, the Art Deco Rivoli Bar, and private member gaming at The Ritz Club, The Ritz is an enduring British monument.
Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Edwardian royalty: top-hatted, red-coated doormen welcome guests beneath classical arcade colonnades on Piccadilly before concierges escort guests through the gilded, rose-mirrored Long Gallery. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke London cultural, royal, and shopping pursuits: strolling through neighboring Green Park directly to Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace (5 minutes on foot), shopping the historic royal warrant holders of Jermyn Street and the luxury arcades of Burlington Arcade (steps away), visiting the Royal Academy of Arts, browsing luxury department store Fortnum & Mason (across the street), relaxing in the Ritz Salon, and reserving dinner at One-Michelin-Starred The Ritz Restaurant.
Palace living balances vibrant Mayfair energy with royal wellness: the hotel features private treatment salons, a 24-hour fitness center, and hair and beauty styling at The Ritz Salon. Dining is an art form: One-Michelin-Starred French-British haute cuisine at The Ritz Restaurant (featuring tableside carving of Bresse duck and beef Wellington under gilded chandeliers), traditional British afternoon tea in the world-famous Palm Court (with live harpist and pianist), and Art Deco cocktails at The Rivoli Bar.
Accommodations comprise 136 rooms and luxury suites restored in Louis XVI neoclassical palace decor ranging from 35 to 260 square metres. Each residence features hand-carved gilded moldings, crystal chandeliers, antique fireplaces, private views of Green Park or Piccadilly, plush king beds, and Italian marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
Royal purists, culinary connoisseurs, and luxury travelers seeking 1906 César Ritz heritage, One-Michelin-Star John Williams dining, and Palm Court afternoon tea in London should book The Ritz London without hesitation. Travelers seeking casual modern boutique hotels with relaxed dress codes should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 6,800 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 7,400 reviews.
First day
- Arrive on Piccadilly, pass the top-hatted doormen, and enter the gilded Long Gallery of The Ritz.
- Check into your Louis XVI suite, admire the antique crystal chandelier, and dress for dinner.
- Dine beneath the gilded frescoes at One-Michelin-Starred The Ritz Restaurant.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 14.2k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
1906 César Ritz Palace Grandeur
Guests revere the gilded architecture, Palm Court afternoon tea, One-Michelin-Star John Williams dining, and top-hatted doormen.
The Ritz Restaurant & Palm Court
Reviewers consistently praise the tableside dining, live orchestra on weekends, crêpes Suzette, and immaculate British service.
Guests Warn
Strict Elegant British Tradition
Visitors love dressing up in jacket and tie for a quintessential royal London experience.
Prime Piccadilly & St James’s Location
Travelers celebrate being steps from Buckingham Palace, Burlington Arcade, and Fortnum & Mason.
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Awards & Recognition
Historic 1906 César Ritz Neoclassical Landmark
The Ritz
One MICHELIN Star (The Ritz Restaurant)
MICHELIN Guide
Royal Warrant of Appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales
Royal Household
In the stay
- Full access to 24-hour fitness center, public drawing rooms, and Green Park grounds
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet English and continental breakfast daily
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and 24-hour concierge assistance
Usually extra
- –The Ritz Restaurant multi-course Michelin-starred dinners and sommelier wine pairings
- –The Palm Court traditional afternoon tea service and The Ritz Salon beauty treatments
Good to Know
- The 136-room 1906 César Ritz palace sits on Piccadilly overlooking Green Park, London, holding 1 Michelin Star.
- Includes The Ritz Restaurant (1 Star), Palm Court afternoon tea, The Rivoli Bar, and Royal Warrant prestige.
- Located on Piccadilly, a 40-minute drive from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or 1 minute from Green Park Tube.
Editor's Note
Book a Green Park View Suite with floor-to-ceiling French windows overlooking the royal park, and reserve dinner on Friday or Saturday at The Ritz Restaurant to experience the live four-piece orchestra and dance floor.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026