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The Londoner

38 Leicester Square, London, England, <br>WC2H 7DX, GB

  • RecommendedForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026

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 Approved 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

Keys
350 rooms
Type
City, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • 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 2026
Restaurant
Whitcomb's — Mediterranean
Restaurant
The Stage
Restaurant
Joshua’s Tavern
Bar
8 at The Londoner
Bar
The Stage
Bar
Joshua’s Tavern

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
The Retreat — curated spa treatments meet the luxury of Omorovicza

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026

Location

51.5105, -0.1301
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial15 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia1 field

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