The Cavendish London

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Royal Academy of Arts

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Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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81 Jermyn Street, St James's, London, England, SW1Y 6JF
  • Place, Royal Academy of Arts
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Superior Queen Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Superior Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free wired internet

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Classic Double Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(112 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Junior King Suite)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Executive Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Executive King Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed (Superior Queen Room)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Superior Twin Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Executive Penthouse, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Penthouse King Suite)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.A stay at this London City Centre hotel places you steps from Royal Academy of Arts and within a 5-minute walk of Piccadilly Circus. Also, Green Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Oxford Circus is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Academy of Arts - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Piccadilly - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Green Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Green Park Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 14 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Parlour - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Wine Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ladurée - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪3 and 6 Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Cavendish London

4-star hotel near Royal Academy of Arts
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center, 5 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Cavendish London. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 230 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Cavendish London offers 230 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 50 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 26 2026 to August 31 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per night (for stays between 21 January - 31 December)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 25 per person
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 50 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ascott Cares (Ascott Limited)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ascott Cares (Ascott Limited).

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Cavendish Hotel London
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London Cavendish
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The Cavendish London England
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cavendish London to the airport?

The Cavendish London is 9.4 mi (47-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cavendish London have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cavendish London.

Does The Cavendish London offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Cavendish London, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 25 per person. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Cavendish London?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Cavendish London?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cavendish London?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for GBP 50 per night.

Does The Cavendish London have a pool?

The Cavendish London does not have a pool.

Does The Cavendish London have a restaurant?

The Cavendish London is home to Mayfair Lounge and Grill, which features British cuisine.

Does The Cavendish London have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Cavendish London to downtown London?

The Cavendish London is 0.5 mi away from London.

The Cavendish London Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1176 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Selahattin Göktan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, super helpful staff and dinner and breakfast were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing and rooms were comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Nice view. Staff super polite. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Cavendish when we are in London. It's in a great location. It's very comfortable and the breakfast is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Asif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in a nice part of town. Professional front desk, clean rooms, good amenities, excellent service and attention to detail
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room/hotel/location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Location, Location, Location Very nice hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

We only stayed overnight but everyone we met from the receptionist to the porter to the barman, were friendly amd helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Nag Yan Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Lovely hotel Free upgrade too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was great at The Cavendish London Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location , room for a child
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, comfortable hotel very nicely located in St James’s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Runar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have stayed at this hotel 5-6 times the last few years and believe it is a perfect location for a visit to London. Close to everything, clean rooms and a very friendly and helpful staff. My best recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Rustam

Absolutely not worth the price we paid for it. The only thing that recommends this hotel is its prime location. Oh, and the croissants at breakfast were nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for both tourists a d business.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Arto

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and staff was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant nearby
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the placed we inintended to visit on this trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025