Breakfast has undergone a transformation in the world of luxury hospitality. No longer a simple start to the day, it’s become a statement meal, with five-star hotels serving everything from caviar-topped eggs to bespoke local delicacies.
According to a recent Kantar survey, breakfast is now the fastest-growing dining occasion in the UK, with a nearly 14% year-on-year rise*.
These four hotels offer distinct breakfast experiences that reflect their locations and standards of service — from classic dishes at Brown’s and The Savoy in London, to expansive, high-end spreads at Ibiza Gran Hotel and Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai. Each delivers quality ingredients, thoughtful menus, and a strong sense of place.
Shangri-La Hotels Paris (pictured), London, Istanbul
Breakfast at Shangri-La revolves around taking in the hotels’ extraordinary views – promising an unforgettable start to the day. At Shangri-La Istanbul – a historical building from the 1930’s which is anchored on the Bosphorus strait – indulge in Turkish specialties on the terrace at IST TOO, with spectacular views overlooking where east meets west. Enjoy breakfast in the clouds above London’s skyline at Shangri-La The Shard's TĪNG Restaurant, spotting the city’s most famous landmarks from the 35th floor of the iconic skyscraper. For a truly romantic Parisian morning, guests at palace hotel, Shangri-La Paris, can start their morning savouring golden pastries and gazing at the Eiffel Tower. The former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte is situated in the elegant 16th arrondissement and is the perfect base for exploring the city.
For more information, please visit: https://www.shangri-la.com/en/
Browns Hotel London, UK
Set in the heart of Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel is London’s oldest luxury hotel and a longstanding favourite for those seeking elevated food and understated service. Breakfast is served in the wood-panelled Drawing Room, where the focus is on quality ingredients. The menu ranges from classics like eggs and soldiers or smoked salmon with scrambled eggs to standout dishes such as Adam’s brûlée porridge with tea-soaked prunes or Turkish-style poached eggs with yoghurt and spiced flatbread. Fresh pastries arrive from the trolley, and the hotel’s own blend of English Breakfast tea is poured in silver pots.
For more information, please visit: https://www.roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/brown-s-hotel/
Ibiza Gran Hotel Ibiza, Spain
Located by Ibiza’s Marina Botafoch, Ibiza Gran Hotel is one of the island’s most exclusive addresses, and home to the award-winning Grand Breakfast. Served on the garden terrace or in-room, the breakfast is an experience in itself: a generous spread featuring fresh pastries, made-to-order crêpes, local cheeses, avocado toast, and even a mimosa cart and chocolate churros. For something more indulgent, guests can opt for oysters and champagne or eggs topped with caviar. With live Spanish guitar and garden views, it’s a morning ritual that sets the tone for a luxury escape to Ibiza.
For more information, please visit: https://ibizagranhotel.com/
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Dubai, UAE
Dining at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is an experience in exceptional cuisine and flawless service, and breakfast is no different. The expansive buffet is spread across multiple rooms at The Fore, the hotel’s signature dining destination, with a live barbecue station, freshly rolled sushi, and a health bar stocked with granola, yoghurt and a selection of honey from around the world. To truly relish in indulgence, there is also a room dedicated to freshly baked bread and pastries, including madeleines and croissants from the Pierre Hermé bakery on-site. The buffet is complemented by a menu of a la carte breakfast staples, all of which can be enjoyed on The Fore’s al fresco terrace overlooking the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab.
For more information, please visit www.jumeirah.com/marsaalarab.
The Savoy London, UK
At London’s original luxury hotel, The Savoy, breakfast is served at Gallery, the pink-hued dining destination at the heart of the hotel, with a menu inspired by the hotel’s history of legendary dining. The Omelette Arnold Bennett is a menu staple and part of The Savoy’s DNA, first cooked at the hotel in the 1920s when its namesake writer requested a special breakfast of smoked haddock, eggs and parmesan. Today, diners can embellish the dish with Cornish lobster tail or rich Baerii caviar. For added indulgence, hotel guests can choose to dine in-room, enjoying the classic yet contemporary surroundings of the hotel’s newly unveiled Edwardian-style suites, many with unrivaled views of the Thames and London’s most celebrated landmarks.
For more information, please visit www.thesavoylondon.com.
