Andaz London Liverpool StreetvsThe Ritz London
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, The Ritz London scores slightly better than Andaz London Liverpool Street. The Ritz London comes in at 89 with recommendations from 14 sources including Concierge, Condé Nast Traveler and DK Eyewitness.
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
The Ritz London Show All Reviews
150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR
From $647/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"World famous... lavishly appointed and luxurious rooms."
Concierge
"One of the world's famous hotels... opened in 1906, and is quite as lovely as it was in its first heyday—thanks largely to more than ten years of sympathetic private ownership."
Time Out
"If you like the idea of a world where jeans and trainers are banned and jackets must be worn by gentlemen when dining (the requirement is waived for breakfast), the Ritz is for you." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A byword for pampering luxury since it opened in 1906, the Ritz continues to win awards for superior all-round service."
Star Service
"The Ritz's clientele is composed of a comic, age-old dichotomy of jet-setting billionaires and splurging romantics. " Full review
Gayot
"Built in 1906 by César Ritz, The Ritz London stands proud as the bastion of grand luxury and opulence."
Travel + Leisure
"Designed in a French-chateau style and opened in 1906, The Ritz London neighbors Green Park and Buckingham Palace." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Located in the heart of the city, The Ritz London is one of the most iconic hotels in the world, first opened in 1906 by Swiss hotelier César Ritz." Full review
Frommer's
"Few hotels can say that they've entered everyday language, but the Ritz has become synonymous with luxury." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This 136-room caravanserai has a spectacular position overlooking Green Park and is supposedly the Royal Family’s home away from home." Full review