Awards & accolades
Some addresses are praised; a rare few are recognised across everything they do. From a coveted Michelin star to a ranking among the world’s greatest hotels, from the Guerlain Spa to the design of the building and the residences themselves, The OWO has earned the regard of those who know the difference. The accolades below speak for themselves.
Overview of awards
GLOBAL BRANDED RESIDENCES AWARDS
The OWO Residences by Raffles was awarded Best European and Best Urban Branded Residence in the inaugural awards by International Hospitality Media and Boutique Hotel News.
WORLD'S BEST 50 HOTELS
In the global ranking of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026, Raffles London at The OWO was ranked at No.28, one of only three London hotels to make this list global listing.
GLOBAL SPA AWARDS 2026
Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO won both Europe and England's Best Hotel Spa for 2026 in the 12th annual World Spa Awards.
ELITE TRAVELER 2026
HOTEL SUITES
The Churchill Suite and The Haldane Suite were voted the two of the very best suites from over 600 hotel suites worldwide.
VOGUE GLOBAL SPA GUIDE 2026 GUERLAIN SPA
The Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO was recognised in the Vogue Global Spa Guide for another consecutive year.
Travel & Leisure
World’s TOP 500 LIST 2026
Raffles London featured in the famous Travel & Leisure’s Top 500 List for another year running.
MICHELIN GUIDE 2025:
GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND
Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London was awarded One Michelin Star. Michelin Stars are a prestigious globally recognised accolade - awarded to only the very best establishments in the world.
the luxury spa edit 2026
The Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO was commended Best Spa Hotel London in The Global Spa Awards.
CONDE NAST TRAVELER READERS' CHOICE AWARDS (US & UK) 2025
Raffles London at The OWO was voted 16th in the world by US readers and 35th globally by UK readers in Conde Nast’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 for World Hotels.
FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE
Raffles London at The OWO achieved the coveted Forbes Five Star status.
SPEARS SUPER PRIME
DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR
The OWO Residences were recognised as Spear’s Super Prime Development of the Year in 2022, standing out for its combination of historic significance, ultra-prime luxury and branded hospitality living.
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- GLOBAL BRANDED RESIDENCES AWARDS: The OWO Residences by Raffles was awarded Best European and Best Urban Branded Residence in the inaugural global awards by International Hospitality Media and Boutique Hotel News.
- GLOBAL SPA AWARDS: Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO won both Europe and England’s Best Hotel Spa in the 12th annual World Spa Awards.
- TRAVEL AND LEISURE TOP 500 LIST: Raffles London featured in the famous Travel & Leisure’s Top 500 List for another consecutive year.
- RIBA: DaeWha Kang Design won the RIBA London Award for the studio’s transformation of the Public Courtyard and Pavilion at The OWO.
- THE PINNACLE GUIDE: The Spy Bar at Raffles London retained its coveted 2 PINS status.
- AFTERNOONTEA.CO.UK, 2026 AWARD: Won by Secrets & Spies afternoon tea at Raffles London.
- WORLD’S 50 BEST DISCOVERY: The Spy Bar was included in the World’s 50 Best Discoveries for 2026, voted by more than 1,400 expert voters that represent the academy of The World’s 50 Best Bars, Asia’s 50 Best Bars and North America’s 50 Best Bars.
- ELITE TRAVELLER: The Churchill Suite and The Haldane Suite were selected as two of the very best suites by UHNW travellers, choosing from over 600 suites worldwide in Elite Traveler’s Elite Suites 2026 Guide.
- VOGUE GLOBAL SPA GUIDE 2025: The Guerlain Spa at Raffles London at The OWO was recognised in the esteemed Vogue Global Spa Guide.
- TRAVEL AND LEISURE: Raffles London at The OWO was voted 3rd in the 10 Best City Hotels in London category by Travel & Leisure readers in their 2025 World’s Best Awards.
- WORLD’S 50 BEST: In the global ranking of The World’s 50 Best Hotels, Raffles London at The OWO was ranked at No.31, one of only three London hotels in this global listing.
- MICHELIN GUIDE 2025 GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND: Mauro Colagreco at Raffles London was awarded One Michelin Star. Michelin Stars are a prestigious globally recognised accolade – awarded to only the very best establishments in the world.
- CONDE NAST READERS CHOICE AWARDS 2025: Raffles London at The OWO was voted 16th in the world by US readers and 35th globally by UK readers in Conde Nast’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 for World Hotels.
- FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE 2025: Raffles London at The OWO achieved the coveted Forbes Five Star status.
- AA RESTAURANT ROSETTE AWARDS: Mauro Colagreco was awarded 3 Rosettes for 2025. Saison by Mauro Colagreco has been awarded 2 rosettes for Saison.
- THE PINNACLE GUIDE: The Pinnacle Guide: a global recognition system for the world’s best cocktail bars confirmed that THE OWO was the world’s most PINNED venue in 2025.
- BLUE BADGE STYLE AWARDS: Historic England, Best Venue in a Historic Building, commended Raffles London at The OWO for accessibility with their Sesame accessible stairs.
- LIT – LIGHTING DESIGN AWARDS: The OWO was the winner in Heritage Lighting Design category with lead lighting consultant DPA.
- TIME MAGAZINE: THE WORLD’S GREATEST PLACES OF 2024 – Raffles London at the OWO was named one of TIME’s 2024 World’s Greatest Places.
- LE FIGARO: Raffles London was included in Le Figaro’s ’30 hotels where you dream of sleeping once in your life’.
- ROBB REPORT: Raffles London at The OWO was named the Travel category winner of Robb Report’s 36th year of Best of the Best Awards.
- MICHELIN KEYS: Raffles London was awarded 3-Keys at the 2024 Michelin Hotels ceremony, selected out of 5,300 top hotels around the world.
- ROYAL FINE ARTS COMMISSION TRUST: The courtyard at The OWO won the Public Space category in the 2024 Royal Fine Art Commission Trust Building Beauty Awards.
- GREEN GLOBE: Raffles London at The OWO was awarded Green Globe Certification Standard for its sustainability management and practises.
