Apex City of London HotelvsThe Hoxton, Shoreditch
Both Apex City of London Hotel and The Hoxton, Shoreditch are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Hoxton, Shoreditch scores significantly better than Apex City of London Hotel. The Hoxton, Shoreditch has a TripExpert Score of 88 with positive reviews from 14 publications including Rough Guide, BlackBook and Lonely Planet.
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
The Hoxton, Shoreditch Show All Reviews
81 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HU
From $178/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"A fittingly happening spot in this über-hip neighbourhood, with modern but warm public spaces – all exposed brick and burnished metal – and comfy boutique rooms."
Concierge
"For those who thrive on Hoxton's galleries, garment wholesalers, hip clubs, and swank bar-restos... this is a second home."
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Avoid the high tourist months of June and July.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is hands down the best hotel deal in London." Full review
Time Out
"Famous for its low rates (including some publicity-garnering £1-a-night rooms), the Hoxton deserves credit for many other things." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Hoxton has been one of London’s trendiest areas in the last few years, and it fittingly has the city’s hippest hotel, with small but inventively styled rooms with plenty of technology."
Condé Nast Traveler
78.6
"Add free Wi-Fi, cheap calls to the United States, and a free breakfast bag and you’ll understand the popularity of this 205-room hotel in gritty, trendy Hoxton." Full review
Gayot
"Best-known for its sudden but sporadic £1 room sales, the Hoxton Hotel is another addition to the "effortlessly" trendy spots springing up across East London."
Travel + Leisure
"This no-frills hotel is known for delivering style and value to its urban travelers." Full review
BlackBook
"Hoxton hotel landed with a bang on London Hotel scene back in 2006 with opening rate of £1 a night."
Zagat
"This stylish hotel attracts an eclectic mix of creative types, party animals and business travellers thanks to a location that’s in the middle of the Shoreditch nightlife scene."