Guide to hotel breakfast in London

The breakfast at Jean-Georges at The Connaught by renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is inspired by his love of the city and his travels in the Far East. You'll find a range of British dishes sitting alongside Southeast Asian flavours, made with fresh, farm-to-table produce. There's an equally impressive selection of tea, coffee, morning shakes, and juices to complement the food.

Breakfast is an important meal at Claridge's, served in their decadent Foyer & Reading Room. They plate up timeless classics here, including Burford Brown eggs and seasonal fruit. There's a breakfast trolley that is stacked with handcrafted viennoiserie, muffins, and brioche. There's also a kids' menu if you've got children in tow.

Chiltern Firehouse is an ingredient-focused restaurant focusing mainly on fresh, seasonal, contemporary dishes. Expect things like cold-pressed juices, a selection of tea, toast with different toppings, and eggs in any style. There are also some sweet options like pancakes and French toast.

Treehouse Hotel is home to Madera, a modern Mexican restaurant serving food throughout the day, including at breakfast. The menu is, of course, inspired by Mexican fare, including delights such as huevos rancheros, a Madera fry-up and carne asada with eggs, and the option to build your own omelette. There's also coffee and a long list of teas to choose from, as well as juices and a smoothie of the day. The best part is the restaurant's epic view of London's skyline.

Malibu Kitchen is part of The Ned and serves a menu of healthy, nourishing dishes inspired by the food found in California. Expect fresh options like açai bowls, avocado on toast, omelettes, and other seasonal dishes. There's also a smoothie and juice menu, as well as tea, coffee, and wellness shots.

The Ritz is the place to be for a classic breakfast featuring all the classics like eggs Benedict, Scottish smoked salmon, and fluffy American pancakes. Enjoy yours surrounded by the elegant setting featuring glittering chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows, and ornate decor. They offer a range of menus, including a continental breakfast, English breakfast, specialised, and a prestige featuring truffle and caviar.

The team at Montagu Kitchen and Lounge have crafted an ingredient-focused menu, including for breakfast. Choose from eggs, omelettes, waffles, and more, all enjoyed in sleek surroundings with chandeliers adorning the ceiling. They also serve a healthy breakfast menu that focuses more on serving more nutritious options.

Breakfast at Shangri-La is a continental affair, with freshly-baked morning pastries, fresh fruit salad, toast, freshly squeezed juice, and more. The best bit about breakfast here? You'll get to enjoy panoramic city views for as far as the eye can see.

The menus at Berners Tavern are designed to include all the freshest seasonal ingredients, guaranteeing the best flavours. Expect all the classics like savoury dishes, including a hearty full English, alongside eggs in many different ways, cereals, grains, and fruits. They also have a range of sweet dishes, premium and herbal teas, and mixed juices.

This five-star hotel has adopted traditional Japanese hospitality and touches, so it's no surprise their breakfast is a lavish affair. This five-star hotel has adopted traditional Japanese hospitality and touches, so it's no surprise their breakfast includes dishes inspired by the West. Expect classic buffet items with an Asian twist, such as Japanese tamagoyaki omelettes and salad with a hijiki dressing (a Japanese sea vegetable) and miso soup. It's all rounded off with excellent coffee.

Breakfast at 11 Cadogan Gardens takes place in Hans' Bar & Grill, the hotel's all-day dining restaurant. Breakfast is a lavish affair, with all the classics, including Clarence Court eggs made however you like, such as eggs royale, Florentine or Benedict. They have a range of their favourite breakfast dishes alongside healthy options, baked pastries, fresh juices, coffee and tea. There's also a bunch of sides if you fancy customising your brekky.

The first meal of the day at Ham Yard Hotel is sure to set you up well and good for a day exploring the city. Choose from açai bowls, buttermilk pancakes, brioche French toast, avocado on toast, and much more. There's also porridge for those who can't start the day without it, plus heaps of sides you can add on. Freshly-squeezed juices here are a must or opt for a smoothie for something a bit more substantial. There's also tea, coffee and speciality teas.

Breakfast at The Langham is a fancy occasion, taking place in their Palm Court. Enjoy their Continental breakfast buffet or full breakfast, or choose from the cereal, bagel or griddle menus. They also have à la carte with many classics, like Full English, and specials, like creamed wild mushrooms on Marmite sourdough toast. They also have an impressive range of drinks, from cold-pressed juices and coffee to loose-leaf tea and more. There's a separate kids' menu for the little ones and plenty for veggies and vegans.

Indulgent breakfasts are something they're proud of at The Dorchester on Park Lane. They have a few places to enjoy the first meal of the day, including at The Grill by Tom Boston, where various inventive dishes are served. Expect lavish dishes like truffle egg and soldiers, croissants with seasonal homemade jam and chilled barley porridge. You can also enjoy a spread at The Promenade, which includes a range of homemade pastries, grains, classic English dishes, toast with various toppings, and more. There are also options for veggies and vegans.

Don't fancy a traditional fry-up? These guys serve an epic German breakfast menu, which is particularly popular amongst German travellers. It comprises fresh fruit, sausages, cheese, cereals and more, all served with freshly brewed coffee.

It's all about breakfast staples and seasonal dishes at W London's Perception bar. They offer the best start to your day with various healthy snacks and classic breakfast staples, fresh juices, and smoothies. Keep it traditional with a Full English, or level up with one of the chef's choice dishes. There's loads to choose from, including eggs, buttermilk pancakes, waffles, French toast, overnight oats, and plenty more.

Enjoy breakfast at Burr & Co at Kimpton Fitzroy, where they take the first meal of the day seriously. Sip on Caravan coffee or pot of Yorkshire tea, or opt for a fruity smoothie or beetroot latte. As for food, you can expect fresh pastries, muffins, or something from the short breakfast favourites menu.

Breakfast at the Pan Pacific hotel is served in the main Straits Kitchen every day of the week, or you can opt to enjoy it from the comfort of your bed. Choose from Clarence Court eggs made however you like, traditional English breakfast dishes, something sweet like buttermilk pans cakes, a continental buffet or choose a lighter dish like scrambled tofu or wonton noodle soup – staying true to the restaurant's Asian inspiration.

Daily pastries, sourdough toast and soft scrambled St Ewes eggs are just a handful of the dishes you can expect to see on the menu at Artist Residence at breakfast time. They also serve smoothies, breakfast cocktails, hot drinks, and juices.

Rake's Café Bar is a café by day and a bar by night, and in the morning, it serves a stellar breakfast. There's everything from cereals and porridge to pancakes, eggs and classic English breakfasts on the menu. If you want something a little more substantial to fuel your day, opt for their hangover burger with hash browns, mushrooms, chipotle mayo, a fried egg, cheddar, bacon and more.

Breakfast at Mandarin Oriental is served every day in their stunning restaurant with stunning views over Hyde Park. The à la carte menu has plenty of options, including freshly-baked pastries, cheese, smashed avocado on toast and more. They have all the classics plus specialities and eggs in loads of different ways. There's even the option to try caviar if you're feeling extra fancy.

Lime Tree Hotel, set in a beautiful historic townhouse, offers a fresh breakfast menu featuring classics and seasonal plates. It's served in their rustic in-house café-style restaurant, which has a country garden for al fresco dining on more balmy days. Choose from your favourite breakfast dishes, like smoked salmon and eggs, The Allotment Breakfast with grilled halloumi, or sweet treats like Nutella French toast, paired with a hot cup of coffee from The Gentleman Baristas.

Executive Chef Shay Cooper has crafted a modern British menu for the Lanesborough Grill at Lanesborough London. They have a range of options available, including set menus as well as an à la carte with something for every palate. There's also a vegan menu with a plant-based Full English and a shakshouka, as well as various sweet treats like traditional French brioche toast, American pancakes, and waffles.

Fancy a South American-style breakfast? The Mandrake is home to Yopo, inspired by Executive Chef George Scott-Toft's travels through Argentina, Peru and Chile. The menu might occasionally change, but you can expect things like chorizo and egg muffins, a wellbeing-focused breakfast, and a range of freshly-baked pastries.