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title: "The Dorchester, London: 9.1/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "The Dorchester in London: rated 9.1 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-28
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Hotel · ★★★★★
# The Dorchester
Westminster, London, United Kingdom
9.1 · Excellent 46 reviews · #149 #149 of 1,485 in London · 9.5 Location score
## About The Dorchester
The Dorchester is a hotel in Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 46 reviews. Facilities include spa, bar, gym, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 760 m from the centre of London. The nearest airport, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is 22 km away.
- **Type:** Hotel
- **Star rating:** ★★★★★
- **Check-in from:** 15:00
- **Check-out until:** 12:00
- **Rooms:** 250
- **Opened:** 1931
- **Other stays within 500 m:** 86
[Ranked #11 of 37 hotels in Mayfair by StayVersus score](https://stayversus.com/en/united-kingdom/london/area/mayfair/)
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## Live prices around The Dorchester
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## How The Dorchester scores
Better rated than 90% of hotels in London
- Guest rating **9.1**
- Location **9.5**
- Facilities **7.5**
- Spa & wellness **8.0**
- Beach access **2.8**
- Public transport **9.9**
London average
## Amenities
SpaBarGymFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service
### Pool & wellness
- Spa
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massage
- Gym
### Food & drink
- Breakfast
- Bar
- 24-hour room service
### Leisure
- Terrace
### Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
### Parking & transport
- Parking
### Services
- Concierge
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
### In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Minibar
- In-room safe
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
## Location
- **Location score:** **9.5**/10
- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers
- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**
- **Shops within 500 m:** **1**
- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**
| Nearest beach | 2.2 km5 min drive |
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| Nearest stationPonders End | 170 m3 min walk |
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| Nearest airportLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR) | 22 km49 min drive |
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| Distance to the centreLondon | 760 m12 min walk |
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### Main sights of London
### Everyday places nearby
| Food shopSmart Market | 350 m6 min walk |
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| PharmacyMayfair Pharmacy | 250 m4 min walk |
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## Weather in London
[London weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/london/weather)
## Lists this hotel is on
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### Compare
## Compare The Dorchester with nearby hotels
Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.
- [45 Park Lane - Dorchester Collection](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/45-park-lane-dorchester-collection-london/) Hotel ★★★★★ 50 m away
9.0 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/45-park-lane-dorchester-collection-london-vs-the-dorchester-london/)
- [London Hilton on Park Lane](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/london-hilton-on-park-lane-london/) Hotel ★★★★★ 200 m away
8.3 · [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/london-hilton-on-park-lane-london-vs-the-dorchester-london/)
- [COMO Metropolitan London](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/como-metropolitan-london-london/) Hotel ★★★★★ 270 m away
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- [JW Marriott Grosvenor House London](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jw-marriott-grosvenor-house-london-london/) Hotel ★★★★★ 330 m away
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- [Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/four-seasons-hotel-london-at-park-lane-london/) Hotel ★★★★★ 340 m away
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- [The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-chesterfield-mayfair-hotel-london/) Hotel ★★★★ 360 m away
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## Questions about The Dorchester
### How do guests rate The Dorchester?
The Dorchester has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 46 reviews, which is better than 90% of rated hotels in London.
### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Dorchester?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
### Does The Dorchester include breakfast?
Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.
### Is there parking at The Dorchester?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
### How far is The Dorchester from the airport?
The nearest airport, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is 22 km away in a straight line.
### Is The Dorchester close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 2.2 km from the hotel.
### When did The Dorchester open?
The Dorchester opened in 1931.
### How many rooms does The Dorchester have?
The Dorchester has 250 rooms.
### Is there a supermarket or food shop near The Dorchester?
Yes: Smart Market, about 350 m away (6 min walk).
### Where is the nearest pharmacy to The Dorchester?
Mayfair Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 250 m away (4 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)
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