40 WinksvsDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
Both 40 Winks and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, 40 Winks ranks marginally better than DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London. 40 Winks ranks #40 in London with positive reviews from 8 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
40 Winks
109 Mile End Road, Stepney Green, London E1 4UJ
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Bicycle rental
Rough Guide
Star
"Witty, theatrical and achingly beautiful, it offers all the wow factor of a magazine lifestyle shoot, but with real creature comforts."
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It’s a shoe-free house, so make sure your socks are clean.
Frommer's
"If you want your stay to feel like a piece of period drama, we have the hotel for you... A romantic, eclectic dressing-up box." Full review
Time Out
"Opposite a housing estate and cheap Somali diners, the family home of an interior designer has become the B&B of choice for movie stars and fashion movers." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Dolce & Gabbana often uses the 18th-century town house turned design studio as a set for photo shoots." Full review
Zagat
"With just two guestrooms, this 1717 Queen Anne townhouse is a stylish if unconventional East London option from interior designer David Carter, its owner and resident host."
Not For Tourists
"Interior designer David Carter invites you into his home."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A whimsical mashup of decor that's equal parts Jane Austen, Lewis Carroll, and Frida Kahlo, 40 Winks is a tiny boutique property in rapidly gentrifying East London that's a flight of pure fancy." Full review
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
7 Pepys Street, London EC3N 4AF
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"Large, modern and bright... a good option for all. Rooms – nearly 600 of them – are clean, airy and comfortable."
Frommer's
"Rooms are similarly top-notch, with a clean-lined, Modernist feel and iMac TV/entertainment centers." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With its edgy architectural themes, dramatic panoramic views, and central location, the Doubletree - Tower of London is a convenient and stylish pick." Full review
Star Service
"This popular hotel rakes in Americans by the bucketful thanks to its brand name and amenity roster." Full review
Zagat
"A rooftop cocktail lounge with views of Tower Bridge is a highlight of this large business hotel where the modern accommodations all feature free WiFi."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Top marks for the Skylounge Bar — not the prettiest design, but fabulous outdoor terraces with winter heaters, summer barbies and City views to make you weep." Full review