The Berkeley, London

The Berkeley, London

9.4/10 GUEST SCORE

Maybourne's Knightsbridge property — 130 rooms and 17 suites with a rooftop pool overlooking Hyde Park.

BrandMaybourne Hotel Group
DestinationLondon
RegionEurope
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingLuxury Hotel
Best ForKnightsbridge retail-focused travelers, repeat Maybourne guests rotating properties, couples seeking central London luxury with pool access.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized concierge services
Butler5-star
Private PoolNo
Built1972
Renovated2016

The Berkeley opened in 1972 in Knightsbridge, one of three Maybourne properties that anchor London's luxury hotel market alongside Claridge's and the Connaught. The 130 rooms and 17 signature suites underwent renovation in 2016. The rooftop pool with Hyde Park views is unusual for central London at

Key Features

Dining

Signature Experience

The rooftop pool at dusk with Hyde Park stretching west — a structural advantage over competing Knightsbridge properties that lack outdoor pool access.

Rooftop pool with Hyde Park views in central Knightsbridge — rare at this tier in London — plus Michelin-starred dining and the Maybourne service standard without Claridge's formality or the Connaught's Mount Street residential remove.

Signature Suite: Junior Suite

Original character designed by acclaimed designers, spacious with private garden terraces

Accolades

Award: Best Hotel Suite Europe, Event: The International Hotel and Property Awards 2018, Suite: Junior Suite

Vibe: Knightsbridge, Rooftop-Pool, Michelin-Starred, Maybourne-DNA

Featured In Our Collections

The Berkeley, London is featured in 4 of our curated collections:

When to Visit London

Best time: Late November to early December is ideal for ultra-luxury travel, showcasing festive charm with fewer crowds.

Demand: Seasonal demand peaks during the summer months, particularly July and August.

Pricing: Ultra-luxury property pricing typically peaks from June to September due to high demand.

Insider tip: Consider booking exclusive experiences such as private tours or bespoke dining events during off-peak months.

Avoid: Avoid visiting London during the Christmas and New Year holidays due to overwhelming crowds and inflated prices.

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