The best Maybourne hotels
Maybourne runs Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley in London and, since 2024, The Emory in Belgravia, designed by the late Richard Rogers and Ivan Harbour. Abroad there are The Maybourne Riviera, on a rocky peninsula near Monaco, and The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Since its owners split the group in July 2026, The Connaught, The Berkeley and The Emory have belonged to Constellation Hotels, which plans a brand of its own for them; Maybourne runs them for now.
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Claridge’s
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In the collection
All 4, ranked
Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 1 The Connaught A Maybourne hotel in Mayfair, London, set back from the street behind a small driveway.
Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 2 Claridge’s A Mayfair, London hotel known for its Art Deco style, with 269 rooms and suites and a below-ground André Fu-designed spa.
Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 3 The Berkeley A 129-room Maybourne hotel in Knightsbridge, London, with a rooftop pool and a Cedric Grolet patisserie on site.
Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. London, United Kingdom 4 The Emory An all-suite Maybourne hotel in Belgravia, London, designed by Richard Rogers and set opposite Hyde Park.
Where Maybourne stands
All four Maybourne hotels are Fat Favorites. Maybourne is at its best on location.
Maybourne on each of the five scores
Level with the collection (17.1). Best Maybourne: The Connaught, 18.5.
Level with the collection (17.3). Joint best Maybourne: Claridge’s and The Emory, 18.
Above the collection (17.3). Joint best Maybourne: Claridge’s, The Berkeley and The Connaught, 18.
Above the collection (16.1). Best Maybourne: The Connaught, 18.5.
Level with the collection (16.1). Best Maybourne: The Emory, 18.
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All comparisons
Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London Claridge’s vs The Connaught Claridge’s: The Art Deco rooms and public spaces draw consistent admiration. The Connaught: Helene Darroze and Jean-Georges breakfast get named specifically, and the Connaught Bar’s trolley-side martini ritual comes up more than any other single detail. 
Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Fat Favorite, 16 out of 20. London Claridge’s vs The Chancery Rosewood London Claridge’s: Steps from Mayfair’s shops and a short walk to Hyde Park. The Chancery Rosewood London: The 25m pool, Asaya spa, and heated floors get consistent praise, with only minor gripes about pool time slots and Nespresso coffee. Overall, Claridge’s is the stronger stay. 
Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. London The Connaught vs Rosewood London The Connaught: A quiet Mayfair driveway keeps traffic off the door, with Bond Street shopping and the West End a short walk in either direction. Rosewood London: Butlers who ask before scheduling turndown and a GM who greets on arrival, against occasional reports of curt or dismissive front-desk moments. Overall, The Connaught is the stronger stay. 
Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Fat Favorite, 16.5 out of 20. London The Berkeley vs The Emory The Berkeley: Knightsbridge placement puts guests a short walk from Harrods, Hyde Park, and the Kings Road, with a church view some rooms are specifically booked for. The Emory: Floor-to-ceiling park views, Andre Fu’s top floors, and the quietest air conditioning anyone mentions make the rooms the clear draw. 
Fat Favorite, 17.5 out of 20. Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. London The Lanesborough vs The Berkeley The Lanesborough: Butlers who remember thermostat settings a year later and a doorman greeting guests by name at the curb carry this score. The Berkeley: The Cedric Grolet patisserie and ABC Kitchens breakfast draw real enthusiasm. 
Fat Favorite, 17 out of 20. Fat Approved, 15 out of 20. London Claridge’s vs Rosewood London Claridge’s: Steps from Mayfair’s shops and a short walk to Hyde Park. Rosewood London: Butlers who ask before scheduling turndown and a GM who greets on arrival, against occasional reports of curt or dismissive front-desk moments. Overall, Claridge’s is the stronger stay. - The Chancery Rosewood London vs The Connaught Both in London
- Claridge’s vs The Berkeley Both in London
- The Connaught vs The Berkeley Both in London
- Claridge’s vs The Emory Both in London
- The Connaught vs The Emory Both in London
- Claridge’s vs The Lanesborough Both in London
- The Lanesborough vs The Connaught Both in London
- Belmond The Cadogan vs Claridge’s Both in London
- Belmond The Cadogan vs The Berkeley Both in London
- Belmond The Cadogan vs The Connaught Both in London
- Claridge’s vs COMO The Halkin Both in London
- Claridge’s vs Mandarin Oriental, London (Hyde Park) Both in London
What fat travellers ask about Maybourne
What is the best Maybourne hotel?
The Connaught in London, United Kingdom leads our Maybourne list: a Fat Favorite at 17/20.
How many Maybourne hotels does Fat Voyage recommend?
Four Maybourne hotels are in the collection right now: The Connaught, Claridge’s, The Berkeley and The Emory.
Which Maybourne hotel is best for service, the rooms, the food or the spa?
On each of our five scores, the Maybourne hotel that leads: service, The Connaught (18.5/20), rooms & design, Claridge’s and The Emory (18/20), location, Claridge’s, The Berkeley and The Connaught (18/20), dining, The Connaught (18.5/20) and wellness, The Emory (18/20).
Where are Maybourne hotels?
Four in the collection, one on the way or just opened, in two countries. United Kingdom: The Connaught, Claridge’s, The Berkeley and The Emory. France: The Maybourne Saint-Germain (opening 2027).
Which Maybourne hotels have Michelin Keys?
All 4 Maybourne hotels in our collection hold Michelin Keys in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 hotel selection. Three Keys: The Connaught and Claridge’s. Two Keys: The Berkeley. One Key: The Emory. The Keys come from the guide’s own anonymous inspections and are separate from the Fat Score.
What is the new Maybourne hotel?
The Maybourne Saint-Germain, in Paris, France, is due to open 2027. The group behind Claridge’s and The Connaught comes to the Rive Gauche — a palace-style hotel of 101 keys in the seventeenth-century Îlot Saint-Germain.