Raffles London at The OWO Acclaimed in Prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards
The storied hotel has earned recognition from Condé Nast Traveller and Condé Nast Traveler's discerning readership, a testament to its exceptional hospitality and incomparable London position.
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There exists a particular grace in recognition bestowed by those who have truly experienced a destination. Raffles London at The OWO has been named among the winners of the Condé Nast Traveller and Condé Nast Traveler 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, an accolade shaped entirely by the discerning voices of travelled readers who have made the hotel an integral part of their London narratives.
This honour represents far more than institutional commendation. It speaks to the tangible, lived experiences of guests who have traversed the hotel’s meticulously restored spaces, engaged with its world class service, and absorbed the unparalleled heritage embedded within The Old War Office building itself. The award acknowledges not merely a luxury proposition, but rather a destination that has authentically woven itself into the fabric of contemporary London travel.
A Celebration of Shared Stories
For the team at Raffles London, this recognition resonates as validation of their unwavering commitment to elevating the guest experience to extraordinary heights. Every interaction, every carefully curated detail, and every moment of refined service finds its purpose in creating memories that guests themselves choose to celebrate and champion.
The hotel’s position within the iconic Old War Office building provides incomparable context. This Grade I listed structure, steeped in diplomatic significance and architectural magnificence, forms the foundation upon which Raffles has constructed an experience of uncompromising luxury. The restoration and reimagining of this storied property demanded meticulous attention to heritage preservation whilst embracing contemporary hospitality standards of the highest calibre.
Gratitude and Momentum
To those guests who have entrusted Raffles London with their London sojourns, the hotel extends profound gratitude. These readers have not simply visited; they have participated in an ongoing narrative of excellence, becoming ambassadors for an establishment that refuses compromise on any element of the luxury experience.
This award arrives as affirmation that thoughtful hospitality, grounded in authentic heritage and delivered through unwavering service excellence, continues to resonate with the travelled elite. In an age of proliferating luxury offerings, genuine distinction emerges through the accumulation of memorable moments, each one carefully orchestrated yet appearing entirely effortless.
Raffles London at The OWO stands as testament to the enduring power of meticulously executed luxury hospitality, recognised not by critics alone, but by the very guests whose experiences ultimately define a hotel’s true standing in the global luxury landscape.
Imagery courtesy of Raffles London at The OWO (@raffleslondon.theowo).
