The Lanesborough
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Area served | Central London |
Key people | Heinz Beck (chef) |
| Products | Hotel accommodation, dining |
| Parent | Oetker Collection |
The Lanesborough is a luxury five-star hotel situated at Hyde Park Corner within the Knightsbridge district of central London. Managed by the Oetker Collection, it occupies the historic neoclassical edifice that once housed St George's Hospital. This Grade II* listed building stands adjacent to Hyde Park Corner tube station.
History
The site originally hosted St George's Hospital, which commenced operations in 1733 on the grounds of what was formerly Lanesborough House. In the 19th century, the original structure was replaced by a new hospital designed by architect William Wilkins, featuring 350 beds. The hospital remained at this location until the 1970s when it moved to Tooting, in south London, leaving the Hyde Park Corner premises unoccupied by 1980. Upon closure, the Duke of Westminster exercised a contractual right to repurchase the building at its historical 19th-century value of £6,000.
Following extensive refurbishment and transformation into a hotel by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, it reopened in 1991, furnished with pieces from Arthur Brett and Sons. On 29 May 2002, management shifted to Starwood’s St. Regis division. The Oetker Collection assumed control in November 2014, marking its inaugural property in the United Kingdom.
After closing for significant renovations in December 2013, The Lanesborough resumed operations in 2015 and was regarded as London's priciest hotel at that time.
Culinary awards
In 2009, The Lanesborough introduced Apsleys – a Heinz Beck Restaurant, helmed by renowned chef Heinz Beck, who holds three Michelin stars for his Rome-based restaurant La Pergola. Opening its doors in September 2009, Apsleys achieved a Michelin star within five months—setting a record as the fastest new London restaurant to receive this accolade. In 2015, the dining venue was renamed Céleste and regained a Michelin star in 2016, maintaining it until 2022. Subsequently, it was relaunched under the name Lanesborough Grill.
See also
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- Buildings and structures completed in 1844
- Hotels in the City of Westminster
- Grade II* listed buildings in the City of Westminster
- Grade II* listed hotels
- Michelin-starred restaurants in London
- Neoclassical architecture in London
- St George's, University of London
- Buildings and structures in Hyde Park, London
- Hotels established in 1991
- 1991 establishments in England
- Oetker Collection