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Blakes HotelvsBrown's Hotel
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Brown's Hotel scores significantly better than Blakes Hotel. Brown's Hotel comes in at #3 in London with approval from 19 sources such as Fodor's, Not For Tourists and Gayot.
Blakes Hotel
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33 Roland Gardens, London SW7 3PF
From $419/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Dramatic, bold and eclectic decor."
"Actress Anouska Hempel's opulent and highly individual creation is one of London's best small hotels." Full review
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"Recently refurbished Blakes oozes panache: five Victorian houses cobbled into one hotel and incomparably designed by Anouska Hempel." Full review
"Each room is in a different style, with influences from Italy, India, Turkey and China." Full review
"Rooms range in style from baronial manor to opulent Oriental and contain pieces collected on her travels."
"Very trendy and up-to-the-minute hotel which is popular with theatrical and media folk. Cosmopolitan, tolerant, laid-back in style. 51 rooms."
"Fans of minimalism steer clear of this one. But lovers of the weird and wonderful --- welcome!"
"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
Luxury
"The Blakes Hotel is a five-pearl boutique property designed by actress-turned-designer Anouska Hempel." Full review
"For a while, Blakes was GP’s home-away-from-home in London." Full review
Brown's Hotel
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
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Star Service
Gayot
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33 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4BP
From $526/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"Urbane and very British... with an illustrious past."
"Reopened in December 2005 after a $30 million–plus overhaul, its future is now as bright as its past."
"Tongues wag, however, that even though it's one of the priciest of hotels, neither the interiors nor the service really add up the way they used to." Full review
Luxury
"Brown's Hotel, located in prestigious Mayfair, is part of the luxurious Rocco Forte Collection." Full review
"Brown’s was opened in 1837 by James Brown, butler to Romantic poet, hedonist and freedom-fighter Lord Byron." Full review
"This historic hotel... has undergone extensive refurbishment, which respects its heritage while introducing contemporary furniture, British art, and the latest technology."
"A distinguished, very British hotel with 117 rooms and a smart Mayfair location. "
"Consistently ranks as one of the most quintessentially English hotels around: genteel, historical and service-oriented, and offering...a superb Afternoon Tea." Full review
"This collection of eleven Georgian townhouses, having undergone a sleek, £24 million refurbishment, remains a delightful, old-fashioned hotel with stained-glass windows and oak paneling."
"Scottish tartan banquettes and British racing-green woolen armchairs abound, while the wood-paneled lounge evokes elegance without feeling old-fashioned." Full review