Our Story

About London Resort Lane

The London Resort Lane Story

Two Decades of Mayfair Distinction

London Resort Lane opened its doors in 1998 in a restored Edwardian townhouse on Brook Street — one of Mayfair's most storied addresses. From the outset, our founding director Charles Ashworth-Lane envisioned a hotel that felt less like a commercial property and more like a supremely well-appointed private home.

Today, under the stewardship of the third generation of the Lane family, that philosophy remains unchanged. We employ 340 people, serve tens of thousands of guests each year, and maintain every detail of our original commitment: quiet excellence without ostentation.

In 2019 we completed a £42 million restoration — re-gilding every cornice, re-laying the hand-cut marble floors and installing our new Vitality Spa without altering a single original facade stone.

London Resort Lane facade on Brook Street
Brook Street · W1K
Heritage & Milestones

Our Journey Through Time

1998

Grand Opening

London Resort Lane opens with 78 rooms. Charles Ashworth-Lane greets the first guests personally under the new burgundy canopy.

2002

AA Five-Star Rating Achieved

The Automobile Association awards the hotel its coveted five-star designation, recognising outstanding service and facilities.

2008

The Lane Restaurant Opens

Our flagship dining destination launches, quickly becoming one of Mayfair's most celebrated tables.

2015

Expansion to 127 Rooms

Acquisition of the adjacent Georgian property allows us to add 49 new suites, including the Penthouse Collection.

2019

£42m Restoration

A landmark restoration project preserves every heritage detail while introducing the Vitality Spa, new bar and state-of-the-art event facilities.

2026

A New Chapter

Third-generation ownership continues the tradition of excellence with new culinary partnerships and expanded wellness programming.

London Resort Lane grand lobby interior
127

Rooms & Suites

340

Team Members

98%

Guest Satisfaction

28

Years of Service

Leadership Team

The People Behind the Excellence

General Manager portrait

Eleanor Ashworth-Lane

Managing Director

Third-generation custodian of the Lane legacy, Eleanor brings two decades of luxury hospitality leadership to her role.

Head Chef portrait

Marcus Ableton

Executive Chef

Trained at Le Cordon Bleu London and formerly of The Connaught, Marcus shapes every menu with seasonal British produce.

Spa Director portrait

Dr. Priya Nair

Wellness Director

A certified wellness physician with expertise in holistic treatments, Dr. Nair oversees all Vitality Spa programming.