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St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel LondonvsApex City of London Hotel
Both St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London and Apex City of London Hotel are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London scores significantly better than Apex City of London Hotel. St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London has a TripExpert Score of 90 with accolades from 15 publications like Zagat, Oyster and BlackBook.
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
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Euston Road, St Pancras Station, London NW1 2AR
From $302/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"Now a luxurious Marriott hotel, it is certainly a thrilling spectacle – the lofty public spaces and colossal, softly glowing lobby evoke the golden era of railway travel."
"Corridors and staircases evoke the past; bedrooms are a little more functional."
"This stunningly restored Victorian landmark... started as a love letter to the golden age of railways; now it's one of London's most sophisticated places to stay." Full review
"Stunning public areas at this restored hotel, originally designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott."
"It's located on busy Euston Road, 2 kilometers north of The Strand on the northern edge of central London, across from the King's Cross rail and tube station and fronting the Eurostar concourse." Full review
"It's been a long time coming, but after years of restoration, this monumental piece of Gothic architecture has been kicked into shape and opened up as one of the grandest hotels in London."
"This wonder of 19th-century Gothic revivalism is born again amidst a fever for olde English history."
"Standard rooms and suites exude contemporary elegance, although Victorian suites feature period details, from fireplaces and high ceilings to ornate mouldings."
4 Stars
"The St. Pancras Renaissance is easily one of London’s most recognizable hotels." Full review
Luxury
"The 245-room St. Pancras Renaissance London is a romantic, dramatic hotel with a long history dating back to the Victorian era." Full review
Apex City of London Hotel
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Lonely Planet
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Frommer's
1 Seething Lane, London EC3N 4AX
From $161/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
"A swish hotel on a secluded City street near the Tower of London... service is superb."
"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
Upscale
"The Apex City of London Hotel is a contemporary, mid-size chain property located in London's financial district." Full review
"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
"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
"Sleek, minimalist design distinguishes this City business hotel, where striking black-and-white photos of local landmarks add visual interest throughout."
"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
7.0
"A bright City of London hotel, a short walk from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London." Full review
"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