A guide to the best hotels, restaurants and experiences for London Fashion Week 2026
By Shivani Dubey | 15 September 2026 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Style
Planning to attend London Fashion Week 2026? Here is a definitive guide to the best hotels, restaurants and experiences that are certifiably in vogue
From 17 to 21 September, London will become a runway once again as it welcomes the biggest names in fashion and couture for London Fashion Week 2026. And while the event in itself is a big draw to the city, this is a great opportunity to explore the British capital and the many events, hotels and restaurants it has to offer. From restaurants that are supermodel-approved to the hotels frequented by the stars, here is your definitive guide to the best luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants and experiences that you should check out during London Fashion Week 2026.
WHERE TO STAY
Brown’s Hotel, Mayfair
When it comes to London Fashion Week, no borough of London is as chic as Mayfair. And a stay at one of Brown’s Hotel grand suites – designed by acclaimed designer Paul Smith, no less – would be the perfect way to immerse yourself into the fashion-forward festivities. The Paul Smith grand suite is now a 3-bedroom suite, exquisitely designed and finished by Sir Paul Smith & Rocco Forte Hotel’s director of design Lady Olga Polizzi. Throughout the residence, guests will discover the designer’s sense of curiosity, colour, and individuality. Highlights include curtains lined with the iconic Paul Smith stripes, inspired by tailored suit linings, which are playfully tied back by using real Paul Smith ties.
…At Sloane, Sloane Square
As far as fashionable London addresses go, none come close to the magic of …At Sloane. Conceived & directed by legendary hotelier Costes, it combines discreet British charm with timeless Parisian flair to offer guests a unique experience. The hotel is designed by Francois-Joseph Graf and features 30 individually designed rooms and suites, inspired by the arts & crafts movement and reminiscent of a private residence – the place to be for all fashion insiders. …At Sloane also recently launched a late-night dining menu that is served until 1am in the Bar, and 24 hours for room service, which includes chic dishes including the hotel’s signature lobster pasta, the famed nos nems, petit croque and the iconic Costes cheesecake – the perfect late-night fashion week fuel.
1 Hotel Mayfair
1 Hotel Mayfair is one of the most tranquil addresses in London. If you’re looking for a little calming reprieve from the hustle and bustle of fashion week, this is the place to be. In fact, for fashion week, the hotel’s Bamford Wellness Spa has introduced a new HigherDOSE Red Light Room, alongside a limited-edition menu of treatments designed to help guests sculpt, glow, recover and reset – leaving you feeling restored and ready for the busy fashion week schedules. Whether you’re heading to the front row or simply want a reset in a busy week, The Fashion Week Reset at 1 Hotel Mayfair is the ultimate destination to look and feel your best.
WHERE TO DINE
Wildflowers, Belgravia
Inspired by the relaxed dining culture of the Mediterranean, Wildflowers from chef Aaron Potter and interior stylist Laura Hart is tucked away within Newson’s Yard – Belgravia’s design hub, just around the corner from one of West London’s most design conscious neighbourhoods. Seasonal and elegant, dishes include moules farcies with garlic and parsley butter; rabbit and cuttlefish paella; and Sgroppino al limone, while upstairs is home to Bar Flor, a low-lit wine bar inspired by the cicchetti and pintxos bars of Italy and Spain, serving snacks like calamari sandwiches alongside a list of wines, vermouths and sherries overlooking the courtyard below.
Roka, Aldwych
For your fashion week fuel of choice is some incredible Japanese fine dining, then Roka Aldwych is where you should be. It is set across two floors and boasts natural materials, dark wood floors, and a central robata grill, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests of the restaurant. Located just moments from The Strand and Covent Garden, Roka Aldwych’s contemporary, buzzy atmosphere is a stone’s throw from some of London’s best venues, galleries and theatres, making for the perfect pre-event dining location. 
China Tang at The Dorchester, Park Lane
At London Fashion Week 2026, star power is everything. See and be seen is the name of the game. So if you’re looking for a restaurant that is frequented by the world’s biggest stars and supermodels, then China Tang at The Dorchester should be on your radar. Hidden behind an understated entrance on Park Lane, China Tang offers a glamorous escape from the Fashion Week schedule. Its opulent Art Deco interiors are inspired by 1930s Shanghai, with hand-painted silk wallpaper, chinoiserie details and an impressive collection of objets d’art creating a suitably stylish backdrop for lunch, dinner or cocktails. The restaurant is frequented by fashion’s biggest names like David and Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. Most recently, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were spotted leaving here hand in hand. Guests can dine on refined Cantonese classics including China Tang’s signature peking duck, dim sum and honey char siu pork, before visiting The Bar at China Tang for cocktails. 
Mr Porter, Mayfair
Legend has it that fashion icon Kate Moss walked into a London bar and accidentally invented the espresso martini. Mr Porter is paying homage to this moment for London Fashion Week 2026 with the launch of their new espresso martini menu, in partnership with Grey Goose. From 17 September, guests can enjoy the new cocktails served at the glamorous 360° bar, lounge and restaurant, offering the ultimate pick-me-up for a season of shows and parties. Built on a base of Grey Goose vodka, maple, coffee brew and a roasted coffee bean infusion, the menu offers three takes on the classic espresso martini: the tiramisu, the gianduia and the caramelised popcorn.
WHAT TO EXPERIENCE
Fleurs de Villes Diana exhibition, Somerset House
Princess Diana is known to have birthed some incredible fashion moments throughout her life. From the revenge dress to the bike shorts-and-jumper combo and her intentional wardrobe when she was championing causes closest to her heart, the late royal had some truly memorable looks. For London Fashion Week 2026, visit the Fleurs de Villes DIANA exhibition at Somerset House this September, which reimagines the princess’s iconic looks in floral form. The exhibition, which opens to the public on 16 September, will showcase 15 extraordinary fresh floral mannequins, created by some of the UK’s leading floral designers. Each installation presents looks Princess Diana wore while championing causes closest to her heart, from her groundbreaking HIV/AIDS advocacy to international tours, diplomatic dressing and unforgettable public appearances. 
If you’re in London for fashion week, you have to visit the Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art exhibition at the V&A in South Kensington. The exhibition, running until 15 November, is the UK’s first on Elsa Schiaparelli and spans the 1920s to today, celebrating the innovative designer’s influence. It traces the fashion house’s groundbreaking origins and its evolution under current creative director Daniel Roseberry. Some of the designer’s most celebrated looks and haute couture moments are on display at the V&A, and if you’re a fashion enthusiast, this is one exhibition you certainly do not want to miss.
London Design Festival, various locations
Running adjacent to London Fashion Week 2026, London Design Festival is a cornerstone of the global cultural calendar. Running until 20 September, the festival will showcase landmark installations across the city, in cultural hubs such as the Barbican, the V&A, the Strand, Somerset House and Wapping. Internationally acclaimed designers will create ambitious works of art in some of London’s most iconic public spaces, showcasing design’s ability to inspire, provoke and connect audiences. So if you’re looking for some design inspiration, this is one event in September you definitely shouldn’t miss.
