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A 'nice place' for me isn't about a price tag\u2014it's about the vibe, the good food, the real experience. I've been doing this for over ten years, and I always end up with an opinion. 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Covers rooms, the Spy Bar, Guerlain spa, Mauro Colagreco, afternoon tea, pricing and whether it is worth the money.","datePublished":"2026-04-19","dateModified":"2026-04-19","inLanguage":"en-GB","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/dinewithjp.com\/#author"},"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/dinewithjp.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/dinewithjp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Raffles-London-at-The-OWO-Grand-Facade-Exterior.webp","width":1200,"height":675},"mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/dinewithjp.com\/raffles-london-at-the-owo\/"},"about":{"@id":"https:\/\/dinewithjp.com\/raffles-london-at-the-owo\/#hotel"},"keywords":["Raffles London OWO review","Raffles London at The OWO 2026","Old War Office hotel London","Spy Bar Raffles London","Guerlain Spa London","Mauro Colagreco London","luxury hotels London Whitehall","James Bond hotel London","Churchill hotel London","best hotels London 2026"],"articleSection":"Hotel Reviews","wordCount":5800},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/dinewithjp.com\/raffles-london-at-the-owo\/#faq","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Is the Spy Bar at Raffles OWO worth it? How do I book?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes \u2014 the Spy Bar is unmissable and is one of the best hotel bar experiences in the world. It sits in the former MI5 and MI6 vaults (rooms 006 and 007). On entry, stickers are placed on your phone camera lens. No photographs are permitted. The Vesper Martini \u2014 shaken, not stirred \u2014 is the signature order. An Aston Martin DB5 is mounted above the bar. Note: the signature cocktail is limited to one per person. Hotel guests only. Email undercover.london@raffles.com to book. Open Tuesday\u2013Saturday, 5pm\u20131am."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How much is afternoon tea at Raffles London at The OWO?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Secrets and Spies Afternoon Tea at Raffles London at The OWO costs \u00a385 per person and is served daily in The Drawing Room from 12pm to 5pm. The tea selection includes a Churchill blend with notes of bergamot, ginger, and smokiness. Champagne is available as an add-on."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can non-guests visit Raffles London at The OWO?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, partially. The Guards Bar, The Drawing Room (afternoon tea), Mauro Colagreco restaurant, Saison, and Kioku by Endo are all open to non-guests with a reservation. The Spy Bar is hotel guests and pre-approved invitees only. Paper Moon and Caf\u00e9 Ciel are independent operators in the courtyard and are open to all. The Guerlain Spa is available to non-residents on a day-pass basis."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is Caf\u00e9 Lap\u00e9rouse still open at Raffles OWO?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Caf\u00e9 Lap\u00e9rouse closed in early 2025 after under two years. It has been replaced by Caf\u00e9 Ciel, which opened in August 2025 in the same glass courtyard pavilion. Caf\u00e9 Ciel is from the team behind Miel bakery in Fitzrovia and serves seasonal pastries and brunch by day, cocktails and small plates in the evening. It is independent \u2014 you cannot charge to your room."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"When does Langosteria open at Raffles OWO?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Langosteria opens in late spring 2026 \u2014 the Milanese seafood group's first UK outpost, originally announced with the 2023 hotel opening and delayed three years. It occupies 3,828 sq ft at Whitehall Place with street access. Menu includes charcoal grilled Dover sole, octopus with chorizo, spaghetti with clams and urchins, oyster bar, and robata. A private dining room for 18 guests is also available. Confirm the opening date with the hotel before your visit."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does Raffles London at The OWO have a pool?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes \u2014 a 20-metre indoor pool in the Guerlain Spa, four floors underground, with a double-height ceiling and fireplaces. It is one of the best hotel pools in London. Pool access is included for hotel guests. The vitality pool is not accessible to children due to chemical concentration. Child-friendly swim hours are available but restricted at weekends."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Is the heritage tour at Raffles OWO worth doing?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Absolutely \u2014 it is over two hours long and covers Churchill's rooms, the MI5 and MI6 intelligence operations, T.E. Lawrence, Ian Fleming, and the building's history from 1906 through the Second World War. It is free for hotel guests and runs daily at 10:30am. A combined Spies Tour and Afternoon Tea package is also available for non-guests. Do it on your first morning before anything else."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What room should I book at Raffles London at The OWO?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Book a Corner Suite minimum. Classic rooms are 31 square metres and, after experiencing the grandeur of the hallways and common areas, can feel like a reality check. The hotel's true promise is delivered in the Corner Suites (circular living room, Horse Guards views, from around \u00a33,000\/night) and the five Heritage Suites, which are the former offices of Churchill and other military leaders. The gap between a Classic room and a Corner Suite is wider than the price difference suggests."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How much are rooms at Raffles London at The OWO in 2026?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"In early 2026, Classic rooms start at around \u00a3855 per night. Junior suites start around \u00a31,200. Corner Suites are from approximately \u00a33,000 per night. Heritage Suites are not publicly priced \u2014 contact the hotel directly. Rates typically run around \u00a320,000 per night, with some sources citing \u00a330,000\u201345,000 at peak. Breakfast is not included and costs \u00a345 per person extra. Parking is \u00a370 per day."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does Raffles London at The OWO have parking?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes \u2014 valet parking is available at \u00a370 per day. Given the hotel's location (Embankment and Charing Cross stations are both under five minutes on foot), driving is unnecessary for most stays. The hotel can also arrange car service from any London airport."}}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/dinewithjp.com\/raffles-london-at-the-owo\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/dinewithjp.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Hotel Reviews","item":"https:\/\/dinewithjp.com\/hotel-reviews\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"London Hotels","item":"https:\/\/dinewithjp.com\/london-hotels\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Raffles London at The OWO Review 2026","item":"https:\/\/dinewithjp.com\/raffles-london-at-the-owo\/"}]}]]