Blakes HotelvsAndaz London Liverpool Street
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, Andaz London Liverpool Street is the choice of most writers compared to Blakes Hotel. Andaz London Liverpool Street scores 87 with accolades from 16 publications like Wallpaper, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Blakes Hotel Show All Reviews
33 Roland Gardens, London SW7 3PF
From $419/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Dramatic, bold and eclectic decor."
Frommer's
"Actress Anouska Hempel's opulent and highly individual creation is one of London's best small hotels." Full review
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Live out your fantasy: Choose an ancient Egyptian funeral barge or a 16th-century Venetian boudoir.
Lonely Planet
"Recently refurbished Blakes oozes panache: five Victorian houses cobbled into one hotel and incomparably designed by Anouska Hempel." Full review
Time Out
"Each room is in a different style, with influences from Italy, India, Turkey and China." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Rooms range in style from baronial manor to opulent Oriental and contain pieces collected on her travels."
Insight Guides
"Very trendy and up-to-the-minute hotel which is popular with theatrical and media folk. Cosmopolitan, tolerant, laid-back in style. 51 rooms."
Gayot
"Fans of minimalism steer clear of this one. But lovers of the weird and wonderful --- welcome!"
Travel + Leisure
"Situated a stone’s throw from Regent’s Park in South Kensington, Blakes Hotel has attracted an A-List of celebrities since its 1981 opening." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Blakes Hotel is a five-pearl boutique property designed by actress-turned-designer Anouska Hempel." Full review
goop
"For a while, Blakes was GP’s home-away-from-home in London." 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