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Raffles London at The OWO

57 Whitehall, London SW1A 2BX, United Kingdom

  • Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.7/5Google rating1,069 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
  • 97.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026
  • 31.0/100The World's 50 Best Hotels19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • food & wine
  • business
  • city breaks
  • couples

About Raffles London at The OWO

Raffles London at The OWO features 120 rooms and a diverse culinary offering, including a Michelin-starred restaurant by Mauro Colagreco. Guests can choose from Mediterranean, British, Japanese, Milanese, and Italian dining options, as well as relax at The Guards Bar and Lounge or enjoy panoramic London views from the rooftop bar at Kioku by Endo. The property provides accessible rooms and fine dining experiences.

The hotel has received a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026, is ranked 31st on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 list, and is included in La Liste's Top 1000 for 2026 with a score of 97.5/100.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists Raffles London at The OWO as an EMPTYJET Recommend property for its central London location, Michelin-starred dining, and recognition from Forbes Travel Guide, The World's 50 Best Hotels, and La Liste. The range of restaurants and panoramic rooftop views add to its appeal.

Key facts

Keys
120 rooms
Brand
Raffles
Children
guests of all ages feel welcomed, entertained, and cared for
Architecture
The design was masterminded by Thierry Despont, who transformed landmark buildings such as the Statue of Liberty.
Type
City, Design

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Accessibility

  • Accessible rooms — evidence: Accessible Room Required

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: Michelin-star dining
  • Multiple restaurants — Mauro Colagreco; Mauro's Table; Saison; The Drawing Room; Kioku by Endo; Paper moon; Langosteria
  • Bar — The Guards Bar and Lounge Sociable drinks at the heart of London's ceremonial life
  • Rooftop bar — evidence: Kioku by Endo Panoramic London views from our rooftop Japanese restaurant

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Mauro Colagreco — Michelin-starred
Restaurant
Mauro's Table
Restaurant
Saison — Mediterranean
Restaurant
The Drawing Room — Traditionally British
Restaurant
Kioku by Endo — Japanese
Restaurant
Paper moon — Milanese
Restaurant
Langosteria — Italian
Bar
The Guards Bar and Lounge

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • The World's 50 Best HotelsList · #312025
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

51.5051, -0.1257
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
  • Official brand / collection siteBrand6 fields
  • Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider7 fields

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