The Emory, a 4.7-star hotel in London SW1X, offers free Wi-Fi, spa, indoor pool, and easy access to Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park. Book with confidence.
Guests highlight exceptional staff professionalism, luxury facilities, and a prime location, while advising careful consideration for short stays and room views.
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Located in the affluent area of Old Barrack Yard, The Emory offers a refined hotel experience set among fine dining establishments, posh hotels, grand townhouses, and designer shops on Pimlico Road. Its central London location provides convenient access to major attractions such as Buckingham Palace, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Hyde Park, making it well-suited for visitors who wish to explore the city's cultural and historic highlights.
The Emory features a selection of amenities designed to accommodate a wide range of guests, including free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, a spa, fitness center, indoor pool, and pet-friendly rooms. Guests also benefit from restaurant options like the highly rated ABC Kitchens, noted for its modern European cuisine, and The Emory Cigar Merchants, a sophisticated rooftop cigar lounge and bar. The hotel maintains a smoke-free environment and offers services such as airport shuttle and paid parking.
Guest feedback highlights the high quality of room design with floor-to-ceiling windows, premium linens, and quiet air conditioning. Reviews note exceptional attention to detail from housekeeping and attentive staff service. Longer-term guests praise the property's suitability for extended stays, although shorter stays may encounter less flexibility during peak times. Consideration should be given to room views, as those overlooking Hyde Park are favored over the more economical city views which may have limited outlooks.
With check-in from 15:00 and check-out by noon, the Emory caters to travelers seeking comfort combined with practical amenities. Its position near prominent luxury hotels such as The Peninsula London and Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park underscores its place within a prestigious neighborhood. The property provides a balance of modern conveniences and a quiet setting, appealing to visitors who prioritize a calm, detailed-oriented stay with easy access to London’s central attractions.
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I love the spa and gym here. Exceptional PT session with of the health clubs best trainers, Javi Garcia Urbano. If you get a chance to workout with Javi count yourself lucky! He’s incredible.
The Tracy Anderson Studio inside the Surrene Spa is such an incredible experience! The method itself is amazing, but trainer Javi Gums takes it to a whole new level. His energy is contagious—something you don’t come across often—and he truly motivates you to give your best and connect deeply with the method. I can’t recommend Javi and the Tracy Anderson Method enough!
We stayed for over five months (Apr-Oct 2025). We have an extremely high opinion of this hotel; it's perfectly suited for "detail-oriented" long-term guests. The Highlights: 1. Excellent room design: floor-to-ceiling windows and quiet, uniform A/C. 2. High-quality finishes (solid wood floors, quality sofa, etc.). 3. The best linens I've ever experienced, plus a giant, soft cashmere throw. 4. A completely free and convenient all-inclusive mini-bar. 5. Outstanding breakfast at ABC Kitchen (free for suites) that met our very high standards for freshness (berries, fish, bread). 6. A unique free sneaker-washing service, which is incredible for long-term travelers. 7. Meticulous housekeeping. (A question for management: from 150+ nights, why is morning cleaning (90/100) statistically better than post-2pm (75/100)? This isn't due to individual staff.) 8. Staff service is responsive, "closes the loop," and always positive. Observations & Advice (for Hotel & Guests): I saw some negative reviews, which was interesting. Based on my 5+ month stay, here is some advice: 1. Ideal for "long stays," risky for "short stays." This is a small hotel with less flexibility for peak-time issues. If you stay 1-2 nights and hit a rare problem, your view is skewed. The long-term "statistical average" is truly outstanding. 2. Be careful with the "View." The "Hyde Park View" is beautiful. The "city" view (50% cheaper) is just a few meters from another building with almost no view. This needs to be clear on the website. 3. Management MUST audit the website. It lists services (e.g., free unpacking, car service) that are not provided. This is a "breach of contract" for short-term guests and leads to unfairly bad reviews. This isn't the staff's fault; the website must be fixed immediately.
By far one of the best hotels in London. It is my favourite. The staff really go above and beyond here and I could not recommend this enough. Me and my sister had an amazing Christmas stay here and it was probably our third time staying at The Emory. Each time it just gets better. The spa facilities are beautiful and the therapists are knowledgeable. Check in to the hotel itself was a breeze and the room…well it speaks for itself, just beautiful! Thanks to everyone at The Emory. We will be back for sure!
One of the best places to stay! Food, service, location all top! Ohh and what a cigar bar on the roof! Just go and check this out! Cocktails with a view
The Emory London offers a truly refined experience from the moment you arrive. The staff are warm, attentive and exceptionally professional. A special mention goes to the lady at the reception — her welcoming attitude and professionalism really set the tone and make you feel instantly valued. I haven’t seen the rooms yet, so I can’t comment on them, but everything else has been excellent. The Christmas decorations are stunning — elegant, tasteful and adding a luxurious festive atmosphere throughout the hotel. You can tell every detail is carefully curated. A place I’d confidently return to.
Another marvellous visit to the Emory bar. It’s a beautiful space, with some of the finest views in London. Drinks are exquisite, whether from their imaginative menu or the classics. Impeccable service on every level. The bar is open to people not staying at the Emory. You’ll have fun finding it too. (The cigar lounge is also a lovely place to visit, should you be a fan of that particular weed.)
Gorgeous roof top bar with fabulous views across London. State of the art cigar lounge.
Affluent area with fine dining, posh hotels & grand townhouses, plus designer shops on Pimlico Road.
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