The Langham, London
Westminster, United Kingdom
Built 1865 · Last completed renovation 2018
The Langham, London in Westminster was last renovated in 2018, and originally built in 1865 (sourced renovations: 1991, 2009, 2018). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 7.2/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2032
In about 6 years (≈14-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Satellite view · Westminster, United Kingdom
Timeline
1865
Hotel opened
1991
Reopened after major refurbishment as Langham Hilton
2009
£80 million refurbishment unveiled
2018
£35 million refurbishment completed
How this score is computed
Every figure here traces back to the sourced renovation year above — no hidden weighting, no black box. Recompute it yourself. See the full methodology →
What changed in the 2018 renovation
“The most recent £35million refurbishment was completed in 2018, delivering new signature suits and a club lounge.”— source · retrieved 2026-10-29
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
5★
Built
Sourced1865
Last completed renovation
Sourced2018
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (1991–2018). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“The most recent £35million refurbishment was completed in 2018, delivering new signature suits and a club lounge.”
“Further renovation took place between 2004 and 2009, at an estimated cost of £80 million, restoring the hotel to its original form.”
“The hotel then reopened in 1991 as the Langham Hilton after a huge renovation.”
“The opening ceremony on 10 June 1865 was performed by the Prince of Wales.”
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Frequently asked
When was The Langham, London built?+
The Langham, London (Westminster, United Kingdom) was built in 1865.
How old is The Langham, London?+
The Langham, London is 161 years old — it was built in 1865 and last renovated in 2018. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was The Langham, London last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2018.
What is the Chrono Score of The Langham, London?+
Its Chrono Score is 7.2/10 (Ageing) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.