Best for
Choose Corinthia London for a cultural city break near the Thames and South Bank, with space in your plans for hotel dining.
Best for
Choose Corinthia London for a cultural city break near the Thames and South Bank, with space in your plans for hotel dining.
What makes it special
The hotel's grand building began as the Metropole in 1885, giving your Whitehall stay a setting rooted in London's hotel history.
Room to consider
For a family stay, request confirmed connecting rooms before booking so adults and children can have separate sleeping spaces within one arrangement.
Insider tip
Reserve afternoon tea in the Crystal Moon Lounge between your London outings, making its Baccarat chandelier setting part of the day's plans.
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Corinthia London is a five-star hotel on Whitehall Place, set between Trafalgar Square, the River Thames, Westminster, Covent Garden, and the South Bank. It is one of London's most complete luxury hotels because it combines a grand historic building with large rooms, serious dining, one of the city's strongest hotel spas, and a location that works for both first-time visitors and repeat London travelers.
The building began life as the Hotel Metropole in 1885 and later served government use before reopening as Corinthia London in 2011. Today it feels grand without becoming stiff. The lobby, Crystal Moon Lounge, restaurants, bars, ESPA Life spa, and penthouses all support a stay that can be formal, relaxed, businesslike, romantic, or family-focused depending on the guest. That flexibility is why the hotel remains a strong London choice.
These rooms connect only to suites, on request and if available.
Windows face the city skyline or the landscaped courtyard. Contemporary details and traditional design meet around the sitting area. Selected versions have a Juliette balcony overlooking the courtyard.
The Italian marble bathroom pairs a deep soaking tub with a walk-in rain shower. Its floor is heated, and bath products are by Wildsmith Skin. The room also has a Nespresso machine, a kettle and a minibar.
Windows face the city skyline or the landscaped courtyard. Contemporary details and traditional design meet around the sitting area. Selected versions have a Juliette balcony...
The room looks toward the city or the landscaped courtyard, with a sitting area within the main interior. Some versions open onto a Juliette balcony, and selected rooms also include a walk-in wardrobe.
A deep soaking tub sits apart from the walk-in rain shower in the marble bathroom. Heated floors and Wildsmith Skin bath products finish the space. The room also has a Nespresso machine, a kettle and a stocked minibar.
The room looks toward the city or the landscaped courtyard, with a sitting area within the main interior. Some versions open onto a Juliette balcony,...
A generous workspace and comfortable seating area furnish the room. Bespoke finishes and rich textures carry through the interior, with windows bringing daylight across the shared space. The outlook faces the city or courtyard.
The bath is separate from the walk-in rain shower, within an Italian marble bathroom. The floor is heated, and bath products are by Wildsmith Skin. Some rooms have a walk-in wardrobe or Juliette balcony. A Nespresso machine and kettle are provided.
A generous workspace and comfortable seating area furnish the room. Bespoke finishes and rich textures carry through the interior, with windows bringing daylight across the...
The room can connect to a king room or a Deluxe Junior Suite, subject to availability.
The room overlooks the landscaped courtyard from its windows and Juliette balcony. Child-sized robes and slippers are provided, with bath products for babies and a London adventure guidebook. Some rooms also have walk-in closets.
The Italian marble bathroom has a deep soaking tub and a separate walk-in rain shower. A Nespresso machine and kettle are provided in the room. A baby cot is available on request.
The room overlooks the landscaped courtyard from its windows and Juliette balcony. Child-sized robes and slippers are provided, with bath products for babies and a...
Handcrafted furnishings and layered textures run through an open-plan interior. The living and sleeping areas share one space, with windows looking toward the courtyard. Selected suites have a Juliette balcony, and a walk-in wardrobe provides storage.
The marble bathroom has a deep soaking tub and a separate walk-in rain shower. Its floor is heated, and Wildsmith Skin bath products are provided. A Nespresso machine and kettle sit within the suite.
Handcrafted furnishings and layered textures run through an open-plan interior. The living and sleeping areas share one space, with windows looking toward the courtyard. Selected...
Layouts have an open-plan living area or a study. Connecting rooms are available on request, subject to availability.
Bespoke rugs, sculpted lighting and textured wall coverings give the interior its character. Warm neutral shades and cool blues frame the living space, with courtyard views beyond the windows. Some suites have a secluded Juliette balcony.
The bedroom area has a walk-in wardrobe. Marble lines the bathroom around a deep soaking tub and walk-in rain shower. Heated floors and Wildsmith Skin bath products finish the bathroom. A Nespresso machine and kettle are provided in the suite.
Bespoke rugs, sculpted lighting and textured wall coverings give the interior its character. Warm neutral shades and cool blues frame the living space, with courtyard...
Soft green notes and botanical details carry the garden theme into the interiors. Windows overlook the landscaped courtyard, with a living area beside the bedroom and a walk-in wardrobe for storage. Some suites have a Juliette balcony.
The marble bathroom contains a deep soaking tub and walk-in rain shower, with Wildsmith Skin products provided. A Nespresso machine and minibar sit within the suite. The living area has a fireplace, while the bedroom uses a Hästens mattress.
Soft green notes and botanical details carry the garden theme into the interiors. Windows overlook the landscaped courtyard, with a living area beside the bedroom...
Artisan brass lighting, rich red tones and hand-finished timber shape the interiors. A separate sitting area has a sofa, with windows looking toward Whitehall’s historic landmarks. The bedroom has its own walk-in wardrobe.
A deep soaking tub and a walk-in rain shower sit within the marble bathroom. The floor is heated, and Wildsmith Skin bath products are provided. A large work area and a Nespresso machine complete the suite’s furnishings.
Artisan brass lighting, rich red tones and hand-finished timber shape the interiors. A separate sitting area has a sofa, with windows looking toward Whitehall’s historic...
Partial views take in Trafalgar Square and Nelson’s Column. Bespoke furnishings and park-inspired tones run through the living area, where a sofa sits beside a dining table for four. A walk-in wardrobe adjoins the bedroom.
The marble bathroom has underfloor heating, a deep soaking tub and a walk-in rain shower. A separate powder room serves the shared spaces. Wildsmith Skin toiletries are provided beside the wash area, with a Nespresso machine within the suite.
Partial views take in Trafalgar Square and Nelson’s Column. Bespoke furnishings and park-inspired tones run through the living area, where a sofa sits beside a...
Whitehall Place forms the outlook from the lounge, where a sofa sits beside a dining table for four. A bespoke cocktail cabinet furnishes the shared space. The bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, with contemporary British artwork throughout the interiors.
A deep soaking tub and walk-in rain shower sit within the marble bathroom, which has underfloor heating. A guest powder room serves the living area. Wildsmith Skin toiletries are provided, and a dedicated butler is included with the suite.
Whitehall Place forms the outlook from the lounge, where a sofa sits beside a dining table for four. A bespoke cocktail cabinet furnishes the shared...
Two or three bedrooms can be joined, subject to availability.
River-hued tones, soft fabrics and stone finishes bring the Thames outlook into the interior. The living area has a sofa and a dining table for four, with a dressing table and walk-in wardrobe nearby. Hardwood floors run through the suite.
A deep soaking tub sits apart from the walk-in rain shower in the marble bathroom. Underfloor heating warms the floor, and Wildsmith Skin bath products are provided. A butler is available on request.
River-hued tones, soft fabrics and stone finishes bring the Thames outlook into the interior. The living area has a sofa and a dining table for...
Oak paneling and a sweeping staircase lead through two levels of living space. Painted panels and Calacatta marble accents run across the living and dining areas, with a chandelier above the entrance. Crema Perla stone finishes the outdoor space.
Upstairs, the bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe. The master bathroom pairs a granite bathtub with a walk-in shower, while a guest powder room serves the living spaces. A Eurocave wine cabinet is available, and a butler is included.
Oak paneling and a sweeping staircase lead through two levels of living space. Painted panels and Calacatta marble accents run across the living and dining...
The overall area includes the roof terrace and a separate Juliette balcony.
A double-height lounge and sweeping staircase create two levels of living space. A private study contains a large desk, with curated books and bespoke furniture throughout. Parquet flooring runs through the interiors, and a private elevator links the floors.
The master bathroom is finished in Fior di Bosco marble, with a bathtub and separate rain shower. A walk-in wardrobe serves the bedroom. The sleeping space looks toward the courtyard, and a butler is included.
A double-height lounge and sweeping staircase create two levels of living space. A private study contains a large desk, with curated books and bespoke furniture...
An Orrery chandelier hangs above a staircase lined with oak panels. Marble, mirrors and walnut sit beside maps and travel-themed objects. The living room has a cocktail cabinet, while Belle Époque touches run through the interiors.
The bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe. A bathtub and a walk-in shower sit within the main marble bathroom, with a guest powder room nearby. The penthouse also has a Eurocave wine cabinet and an included butler.
An Orrery chandelier hangs above a staircase lined with oak panels. Marble, mirrors and walnut sit beside maps and travel-themed objects. The living room has...
Dark oak paneling lines the lounge and study, with generous desk space and a Savile Row-style dressing room. The duplex is linked by a private elevator. Outside, a giant chessboard is set into the stone beside views across the London skyline.
The master bathroom has a granite bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. Wildsmith Skin products are provided, with an elegant dressing area beside the bedroom. Red leather bookshelves and dark oak flooring add texture to the interiors, alongside a whisky bar.
Dark oak paneling lines the lounge and study, with generous desk space and a Savile Row-style dressing room. The duplex is linked by a private...
The bedroom has a Juliette balcony in addition to the roof terrace; both are included in the overall area.
A credenza cocktail cabinet furnishes the living space, while a roof terrace has a feature fireplace and dining table. A walk-in wardrobe serves the bedroom, which has a Hästens mattress. A multi-room media system runs through the residence.
Grigio Perla marble finishes the master bathroom, where a bathtub sits apart from the rain shower. Wildsmith Skin bath products are provided. A butler and driver are included, with an optional connecting bedroom beside the residence.
A credenza cocktail cabinet furnishes the living space, while a roof terrace has a feature fireplace and dining table. A walk-in wardrobe serves the bedroom,...
A spiral marble staircase leads through the interiors, with a walk-in wardrobe and vanity area beside the bedroom. The roof terrace looks across the rooftops toward Nelson’s Column, with an open fire pit outside.
A dining room seats four, and a wine cellar forms part of the residence. The master bathroom has a freestanding Apaiser stone bath and Wildsmith Skin products. A multi-room media system runs through the penthouse, with a butler included.
A spiral marble staircase leads through the interiors, with a walk-in wardrobe and vanity area beside the bedroom. The roof terrace looks across the rooftops...
The roof terrace and the balcony off the second living room are both included in the overall area.
A Chinoiserie-style entrance leads into rooms linked by a spiral staircase and a private elevator. The main lounge has a fireplace, bespoke furniture and a cocktail cabinet. A Macassar ebony dining room seats ten, with a private study nearby.
The master bedroom opens onto the roof terrace, while a guest bedroom has its own bathroom. The master bathroom has a fireplace, bathtub and separate rain shower, with Wildsmith Skin bath products provided. A walk-in wine cellar forms part of the residence.
A Chinoiserie-style entrance leads into rooms linked by a spiral staircase and a private elevator. The main lounge has a fireplace, bespoke furniture and a...
The location is one of the hotel's greatest strengths. Corinthia London stands close to Embankment station, Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Whitehall, the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, and the South Bank. Covent Garden and the West End are also easy to reach on foot or by taxi. Few luxury hotels give this mix of river access, theatre access, museum access, and government-district calm.
This setting suits travelers who want classic London close by without staying in Mayfair or Knightsbridge. Mornings can begin with a walk along the Thames. Afternoons can move toward galleries, shopping, or the theatre. Evenings can stay in the hotel or head toward Covent Garden, Soho, St James's, or the South Bank. The hotel feels central, but it does not sit in the loudest part of the city.
Corinthia London has around 283 rooms, including 51 suites and seven penthouses, according to Corinthia Group material. Rooms are generous by central London standards, with calm tones, marble bathrooms, strong beds, and a design that feels polished rather than showy. Even entry categories can feel more spacious than many comparable London rooms.
The suites and penthouses are a major part of the hotel's reputation. The seven penthouses are among the most distinctive in the city, with residential layouts, terraces or dramatic views in selected categories, and a level of scale that feels rare in London. For most guests, a suite is the sweet spot if budget allows. It gives the stay more space without needing the full penthouse leap.
ESPA Life at Corinthia is one of the hotel's strongest reasons to book. Corinthia Group describes it as an award-winning spa, with 17 treatment rooms, private spa suite, thermal experiences, gym, and a serious wellness program. In a city hotel, this depth matters. Many London spas are pleasant additions. ESPA Life feels like a destination inside the hotel.
The spa is useful for more than indulgence. It helps with jet lag, long meetings, theatre days, and the pace of London. Guests can use the thermal areas, book a treatment, train, visit the salon, or take a slower afternoon without leaving the building. For couples, it gives the stay a resort-like centre. For business travelers, it can make a short London trip feel far less compressed.
Dining is broad enough to support several moods. Kerridge's Bar & Grill is Tom Kerridge's London restaurant, set within the hotel and known for refined British cooking with a generous, confident style. The Northall focuses on modern British dining and works well for breakfast, lunch, and polished dinners. The Crystal Moon Lounge is the setting for afternoon tea, one of the hotel's signature rituals.
Velvet by Salvatore Calabrese adds a more glamorous cocktail-bar mood, while The Garden offers an outdoor courtyard setting that is rare in this part of London. The Northall Bar gives guests another classic bar option. This range matters because Corinthia London is not only a place to sleep. It is a place where locals, hotel guests, and London visitors cross paths over lunch, cocktails, tea, and dinner.
For a first stay, the best room choice depends on how much time guests plan to spend in the hotel. A Deluxe or higher room can be enough for a short cultural weekend. A suite is better for longer stays, couples who want a more relaxed layout, or families who need extra space. Penthouses are for guests who want the hotel itself to become the main event.
Guests should also think about the rhythm of the trip. Theatre-focused travelers may value easy access to the West End and a comfortable room for late returns. Spa-focused guests should build time around ESPA Life. Families should look at larger rooms, suite layouts, and connecting options. Business travelers should prioritise quiet, work space, and quick access to Whitehall, Westminster, or the City.
The public rooms are part of the experience. The Crystal Moon Lounge gives the hotel its classic central space, while the bars and restaurants bring in Londoners as well as guests. This helps the hotel feel alive. It is polished, but not sealed off from the city. Service is formal enough for a luxury stay, yet the atmosphere can still feel relaxed if guests use the spa, The Garden, and the river setting well.
That balance is useful for many types of stay. A couple can make it romantic. A family can make it comfortable and practical. A business traveler can keep the trip efficient. A repeat London visitor can use the hotel as a calm base near the river. Corinthia London is at its best when guests use the whole property, not only the room.
Corinthia London is best for travelers who want a luxury London hotel with space, spa depth, strong dining, and a location near the river and Trafalgar Square. It suits couples, families, business guests, wellness travelers, theatre visitors, and repeat London guests who want a central base that feels calmer than Mayfair or Soho.
It may be less ideal for guests who want a small boutique hotel, a Mayfair shopping address, or the most traditional old-world London club atmosphere. Corinthia is grand, but it is also modern and international. That is its strength. It gives guests classic London access with a more current sense of comfort, wellness, and food.
Book Corinthia London if you are looking for a luxury London hotel near Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, the Thames, Westminster, Covent Garden, and the South Bank, with spacious rooms, standout suites and penthouses, ESPA Life spa, Kerridge's Bar & Grill, The Northall, Velvet, afternoon tea, and rare courtyard dining. It is a strong choice for travelers who want London to feel central, polished, and easy to enjoy.
Biome's thermal floor brings sauna, steam and relaxation areas into the hotel, giving you a place to pause between days exploring London.
Kerridge's pairs British cooking with an art-filled dining room, letting you make a hotel dinner part of your London food itinerary.
The Garden offers courtyard dining within Corinthia, giving you an outdoor setting for lunch without leaving the hotel for another restaurant.
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Corinthia London is a five-star hotel on Whitehall Place near the River Thames. Travelers choose it for 279 rooms, 62 suites, seven penthouses, ESPA Life, acclaimed dining, elegant bars, and landmark access.
Corinthia London is on Whitehall Place in central London. The hotel is close to the River Thames, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Westminster, the South Bank, and Buckingham Palace.
Corinthia London has 279 rooms, including 62 suites and seven two-storey penthouses. The range suits short city stays, larger family trips, business visits, and highly private special occasions.
Rooms and suites feel residential, polished, and calm, with elegant design, marble bathrooms, soft textiles, and modern comforts. Higher categories can add larger living areas, terraces, butler-style service, and sweeping London views.
Deluxe and superior rooms work well for short stays focused on sightseeing, dining, and theatre. Suites and penthouses are better for longer stays, families, entertaining, privacy, and milestone celebrations.
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