Thai-owned Hotel, Royal Lancaster London, Crowned the Best Hotel in the UK by Tripadvisor
It has been a stellar year for Royal Lancaster London. Following its recent triumph as Hotel of the Year at the 2026 Hotel Magazine Awards, this luxury Hyde Park hotel now celebrates another landmark achievement after being named the No.1 Hotel in the UK, No.2 Hotel in Europe and No.4 Hotel in the World in the Tripadvisor® 2026 Travellers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels.
The prestigious accolade places Royal Lancaster London amongst the world’s finest hotels, based entirely on genuine guest reviews and experiences shared over the past year. Overlooking Hyde Park and independently owned, the hotel achieved the highest ranking of any UK hotel, reinforcing its reputation for exceptional hospitality, service and guest satisfaction.
At the heart of Royal Lancaster London’s success is its enduring philosophy, “We Always Care”, a commitment that shapes every aspect of the guest and colleague experience. Earlier this year, the hotel was also recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, highlighting its people-first culture, investment in employee wellbeing and dedication to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive.
Sally Beck, General Manager of Royal Lancaster London, comments: “We are incredibly proud to have been named the No.1 Hotel in the UK and No.4 Hotel in the World by Tripadvisor. Awards such as these are especially meaningful because they are driven by genuine guest feedback and experiences. We believe that a happy team makes happy guests, and this ethos goes through our entire Landmark Collection, in London and in Thailand. We have created a hotel where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. Being recognised by both Tripadvisor and The Sunday Times in the same year is a wonderful endorsement of that philosophy.”
For Royal Lancaster London, a year that has already seen recognition from both industry experts and guests alike, these latest accolades further cement its position as one of the world’s leading luxury hotels, proving that its simple promise, “We Always Care”, continues to resonate with guests from around the globe.
