Apex City of London HotelvsAndaz London Liverpool Street
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Andaz London Liverpool Street ranks slightly higher than Apex City of London Hotel. Andaz London Liverpool Street scores 87 with praise from 16 reviews including Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Zagat.
Apex City of London Hotel
1 Seething Lane, London EC3N 4AX
From $161/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"A swish hotel on a secluded City street near the Tower of London... service is superb."
Lonely Planet
"Business-focussed but close enough to the Tower to hear the heads roll, the Apex offers particularly enticing weekend rates, a gym, huge TVs, free wi-fi and a rubber ducky in every room." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Apex City of London Hotel is a contemporary, mid-size chain property located in London's financial district." Full review
Star Service
"This sleek modern and very affordable hotel may be situated within the financial district of the city, but it has some appeal to tourists as well." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located near Tower Bridge, the business district, and within walking distance of two underground stations—Tower Hill and Aldgate—the Apex caters to business and leisure travelers." Full review
Zagat
"Sleek, minimalist design distinguishes this City business hotel, where striking black-and-white photos of local landmarks add visual interest throughout."
Fodor's
"At this sleek, modern branch of the small Apex chain near the Tower of London, bedrooms are reasonably spacious, with contemporary color schemes, 40-inch flat screen TVs, and little sofas." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A bright City of London hotel, a short walk from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London." Full review
Frommer's
"An excellent contemporary boutique brand from Scotland that appeals to high standards for space and style, Apex is a friendly and peaceful urban retreat that actually looks like its website’s pictures" Full review
Andaz London Liverpool Street Show All Reviews
40 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 7QN
From $267/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
"A consistent winner on the designer hotel scene... the five restaurants and bars keep the place buzzing."
Michelin Guide
"A contemporary and stylish interior... Bright and spacious bedrooms with state-of-the-art facilities."
Concierge
"Hyatt Hotels & Resorts rebranded it under their new "big boutique" Andaz label. And big it is, with 267 bedrooms, five restaurants, and four bars, including a pub and Japanese and fish restaurants."
Time Out
"The new approach means out with gimmicky menus, closet-sized minibars and even the lobby reception desk, and in with down-to-earth, well-informed service and eco-friendliness." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This magnificent 19th-century railroad hotel was formerly the Great Eastern Hotel. It is now a concept hotel with boutique-inspired credentials."
Gayot
"Using a fresh, simple and personalized service model, this property attracts everyone from business travelers to romantic weekenders to style-seeking creative types."
Travel + Leisure
"With its 19th century red brick Victorian exterior, this financial district hotel was one of the original London railway hotels." Full review
BlackBook
"Settle into your deconstructed, relaxed, mi-casa-es-su-casa joint in the midst of London's most bustling hood."
Zagat
"A grand Victorian exterior conceals striking contemporary interiors at this boutique hotel next to Liverpool Street Station, where check-in via iPad sets the hip tone."
Frommer's
"The Andaz really has the best of both worlds -- tradition and modernity coming together beautifully under its elegant Victorian roof." Full review