Apex City of London HotelvsOne Aldwych
Both Apex City of London Hotel and One Aldwych are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, One Aldwych ranks significantly better than Apex City of London Hotel. One Aldwych comes in at #4 in London with praise from 19 reviews like Hideaway Report, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
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
One Aldwych Show All Reviews
1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
From $356/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"One of London’s most established designer hotels... sleek and contemporary."
Michelin Guide
"A stylish hotel with lots of artwork... Impressive leisure facilities."
Concierge
"This ever-hip turn-of-the-21st-century luxe boutique has... details... every hotel should master."
Fodor's
"An Edwardian building, with an artsy lobby and understated blend of contemporary and classic, provides pure, modern luxury in a great location for theaters and shopping." Full review
Lonely Planet
"One Aldwych is an upbeat hotel with 105 rooms and modern art throughout." Full review
Time Out
"You only have to push through the front door and enter the breathtaking Lobby Bar to know that you’re in for a treat." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A grand contemporary hotel in former Edwardian newspaper offices. Impressive details include original art and tarazzo-stone bathrooms with heated floors and mini TVs."
Insight Guides
"Smart and stylish, One Aldwych has an excellent location a stone’s throw from theatreland and Covent Garden."
Star Service
"Adjacent to the Strand, near the foot of Waterloo Bridge and next door to the Lyceum Theatre, around the corner from the more commercial Waldorf Hilton, this location couldn't be better." Full review
Gayot
"Catering to young up-and-comers, One Aldwych is located on the edge of Covent Garden where the West End meets the City."