Planning a short break that combines world-class wellness, effortless tube access and a front-row position for the Chelsea Flower Show? Rosewood London on High Holborn delivers exactly that. Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 3,535 verified reviews, this landmark five-star hotel sits moments from Holborn Underground station, placing the Royal Hospital Chelsea – home of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – within a straightforward, direct tube ride. Guests who want to pair show days with serious self-care will find Rosewood London's private fitness facilities a genuine highlight: a beautifully appointed gym and spa environment designed for guests who refuse to let a city break disrupt their training or recovery routine.
A short break here is not simply a place to sleep between show visits. It is a considered retreat – grand Edwardian architecture, attentive butler-style service and a location that makes every London landmark feel unhurried and reachable. Book today on Madyen.com with just a £20 deposit, receive instant confirmation and enjoy the flexibility of paying the balance closer to your stay. Free cancellation is available on most room types, so you can secure your Chelsea Flower Show dates with complete peace of mind.
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Rosewood London is a premium five-star property and rates reflect both its exceptional quality and its prime Central London location. During the Chelsea Flower Show period – typically held in late May – demand for well-located London hotels with strong transport links rises significantly, so early booking is strongly advised. By reserving through Madyen.com you can secure your room with a £20 deposit today, locking in your preferred dates and potentially saving up to 15% compared to booking direct or through other platforms. Whether you are planning a two-night midweek short break timed around show preview days or a longer weekend stay, Madyen.com will display live availability and the best available rate for your chosen dates. Flexible payment means the full cost is spread comfortably, and free cancellation on most rates ensures your investment is protected if circumstances change before the show.
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387 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 Double BedsMore detailsExecutive Room, 1 King Bed
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398 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsJunior Suite
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764 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 2 Twin BedsMore detailsDeluxe Room, 1 King Bed
312 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King BedMore detailsExecutive Twin Room
334 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 2 Twin BedsMore detailsSuperior Suite
646 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King BedMore detailsPearl Suite
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2702 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 2 King Beds and 1 Twin BedMore detailsNear The British Museum
With a stay at Rosewood London, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of The British Museum and Royal Opera House. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Covent Garden Market and 1 mi (1.6 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.
Make yourself at home in one of the 308 guestrooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in London? This hotel has 10968 square feet (1019 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Valet parking (surcharge)
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
24/7 front desk
Breakfast available
Business services
Spa
Laundry
Free wifi
Gym
Bar
Restaurants
Parking
Rosewood London's 4.7 out of 5 rating across 3,535 verified guest reviews reflects a hotel that consistently exceeds expectations at the five-star level. Recurring themes in guest feedback include the warmth and attentiveness of the service team, the quality of the fitness and spa facilities, and the sense of arrival that the hotel's grand Edwardian architecture creates. Short-break guests frequently note how well the hotel functions as a base for Central London exploration – the location on High Holborn means that whether guests are heading to the West End, the City or south to Chelsea, the journey feels manageable and unhurried. Guests attending the Chelsea Flower Show specifically appreciate the straightforward tube connection from Holborn and the ability to return to a genuinely restorative environment after a long day at the RHS grounds. The fitness suite receives particular praise from guests who prioritise maintaining their wellness routines during a city break, with several reviews highlighting the quality of the equipment and the calm atmosphere of the space.
Rosewood London is located on High Holborn in the London Borough of Camden, positioned at the boundary between the West End and the City of London. This is one of Central London's most strategically useful addresses – close enough to the theatre district, Covent Garden, Bloomsbury and the legal quarter to make cultural exploration effortless, while the tube connections at Holborn station open up the entire city within minutes. For Chelsea Flower Show visitors, the location is particularly practical: the Piccadilly line from Holborn runs directly to South Kensington, which is walking distance from the Royal Hospital Chelsea showground. The hotel itself occupies the former Pearl Assurance Building, a stunning example of Edwardian baroque architecture that has been meticulously restored to serve as one of London's most recognisable luxury hotel addresses.
Holborn Underground station is the closest tube stop to Rosewood London, located approximately a two-minute walk from the hotel entrance. The station is served by two major lines:
Additional transport options near the hotel include multiple bus routes along High Holborn and Kingsway, Chancery Lane station (Central line) a short walk to the east, and excellent cycling infrastructure. London City Airport, Heathrow and St Pancras International are all reachable with straightforward tube or rail connections from Holborn. Taxis and ride-hailing services are readily available on High Holborn at all hours.
Rosewood London's High Holborn location places a remarkable concentration of London's best experiences within easy reach:
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is held annually during the third or fourth week of May, typically running from a Monday to Saturday with preview days for RHS members at the start of the week and general public days from Wednesday onwards. This makes late May the prime window for a Chelsea Flower Show short break at Rosewood London, and it is worth noting that this period coincides with some of London's most pleasant weather – long evenings, blooming parks and the city at its most vibrant. However, precisely because the show is a major calendar event, hotel availability near good tube connections becomes limited quickly. Booking through Madyen.com with a £20 deposit as early as possible is the most effective way to secure your preferred room type and rate. If you are flexible on show days, midweek stays (Tuesday to Thursday) often offer slightly more comfortable crowd levels at the showground itself, while the hotel's fitness suite is typically quieter on weekday mornings – ideal for a training session before heading south to Chelsea.
For the traveller who wants to attend the Chelsea Flower Show without compromising on their fitness routine or their accommodation standards, Rosewood London on High Holborn is an outstanding choice. The combination of a private, well-appointed fitness suite, a two-minute walk to Holborn tube station and a direct Piccadilly line connection to South Kensington creates a short break itinerary that genuinely works – show days are accessible and unhurried, and returning to a five-star environment with serious wellness facilities makes the whole experience feel restorative rather than exhausting. The hotel's 4.7 rating from over 3,500 guests confirms that this is not a property that coasts on its architecture and reputation; the service, the rooms and the facilities consistently deliver at the level the price point demands. Booking through Madyen.com with a £20 deposit, instant confirmation and free cancellation on most rates means you can plan your Chelsea Flower Show short break with confidence and flexibility. Save up to 15% on your stay and arrive knowing that one of London's finest hotels is ready to make your short break genuinely memorable.
Wonderful · 1,001 reviews
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Recommendation
89.3%
Closest airports
London City Airport (LCY)
15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
29 km / 18 mi
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
86.9 km / 54 mi
Luton Airport (LTN)
54.5 km / 33.9 mi
Stansted Airport (STN)
56.7 km / 35.2 mi
What's nearby
King's College London
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
The British Museum
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Royal Opera House
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Russell Square
0.7 km / 0.5 mi
The Strand
0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Tottenham Court Road
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Covent Garden Market
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Lyceum Theatre
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
University College London
1 km / 0.6 mi
Leicester Square
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
University of London
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
National Gallery
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Piccadilly
1.6 km / 1 mi
Charing Cross
1.6 km / 1 mi
Piccadilly Circus
1.6 km / 1 mi
Most Popular Amenities
24/7 front desk
Breakfast available
Business services
Spa
Laundry
Free wifi
Gym
Bar
Restaurants
Parking
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Room service
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Valet parking (surcharge)
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
2 restaurants
Minibar
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Activities nearby
Valet parking (surcharge)
Things to do
Free use of nearby fitness center
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe-deposit box at front desk
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tours/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
24-hour business center
Business center
Conference center
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 10968
Conference space size (meters) - 1019
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Terrace
Full-service spa
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 10968
Conference space size (meters) - 1019
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Spa treatment room(s)
Free weekday newspaper
Languages spoken
Arabic
German
Greek
English
Spanish
French
Italian
Japanese
Dutch
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Thai
Ukrainian
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Accessible airport shuttle
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 109
Elevator door width (inches) - 43
Internet access - wireless
Internet access in public areas - surcharge
No accessible shuttle
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
High-speed internet access
Wheelchair accessible
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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