FirstSuites Score 10.20 out of 10, EMPTYJET 6★
Shangri-La The Shard London
London · United Kingdom
93.2EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$from ~$725 / night
- City
- Wellness
- Urban resort
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #1301
The Londoner
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
8,564 guest reviews analysed
38 Leicester Square, London, England, <br>WC2H 7DX, GB
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
92.9 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 8,564 guest reviews across Booking.com, Google, Tripadvisor, Trip.com, Agoda and Priceline.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- business
- food & wine
- wellness
About The Londoner
The Londoner offers 350 rooms in Leicester Square, London. This 5-star hotel features a curated spa, The Retreat, which provides treatments in partnership with Omorovicza, and access to a swimming pool. Dining options include Whitcomb's for Mediterranean cuisine, The Stage, and Joshua’s Tavern, which also serves as a London gin bar and beer tavern. Guests can also enjoy drinks at 8 at The Londoner.
The property holds the Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award for 2026, reflecting its recognised quality. The Londoner combines luxury accommodation with a variety of dining and wellness experiences in a central city location.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists The Londoner as an EMPTYJET property for its 5-star status, central London location, and Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award for 2026. The hotel stands out for its curated spa, multiple dining venues, and comprehensive wellness offerings, making it a notable choice for travellers seeking both comfort and variety.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 350 rooms
- Type
- City, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — evidence: access to The Retreat, including the pool
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — Whitcomb's; The Stage; Joshua’s Tavern
- Bar — Welcome to Joshua’s Tavern, a London gin bar and beer tavern
Wellness
- Spa — Welcome to The Retreat, where curated spa treatments meet the luxury of Omorovicza
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
51.5105, -0.1301Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial15 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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