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Blakes HotelvsThe Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Cadogan Hotel scores marginally better than Blakes Hotel. Cadogan Hotel comes in at #42 in London with accolades from 12 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Gayot.
Blakes Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
Insight Guides
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
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33 Roland Gardens, London SW7 3PF
From $419/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Dramatic, bold and eclectic decor."
Frommer's "Actress Anouska Hempel's opulent and highly individual creation is one of London's best small hotels." Full review
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Live out your fantasy: Choose an ancient Egyptian funeral barge or a 16th-century Venetian boudoir.
Lonely Planet "Recently refurbished Blakes oozes panache: five Victorian houses cobbled into one hotel and incomparably designed by Anouska Hempel." Full review
Time Out "Each room is in a different style, with influences from Italy, India, Turkey and China." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Rooms range in style from baronial manor to opulent Oriental and contain pieces collected on her travels."
Insight Guides "Very trendy and up-to-the-minute hotel which is popular with theatrical and media folk. Cosmopolitan, tolerant, laid-back in style. 51 rooms."
Gayot "Fans of minimalism steer clear of this one. But lovers of the weird and wonderful --- welcome!"
Travel + Leisure "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
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"The Blakes Hotel is a five-pearl boutique property designed by actress-turned-designer Anouska Hempel." Full review
goop "For a while, Blakes was GP’s home-away-from-home in London." Full review
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London Michelin Guide Frommer's DK Eyewitness
Star Service Gayot Travel + Leisure
Zagat Lonely Planet goop
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75 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9SG
From $408/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Quiet drawing room for afternoon tea; bedrooms are varied and comfortable."
Frommer's "Historic without being stuffy, the Cadogan has a reputation for combining small-hotel friendliness with big-hotel standards." Full review
DK Eyewitness "It has a traditional British character, and guests have access to the private Cadogan Place gardens and tennis courts across the road."
Star Service "The staff is a bright spot here, and the concierge staff is one of the best in London. " Full review
Gayot "The Cadogan offers tasteful, modern rooms on the first two floors (lots of deep reds and bronzy greens) and classic, British country style on the top three."
Travel + Leisure "Steps from boutiques like Prada, Hermès, and Christian Dior, The Cadogan’s Sloan Street address is convenient for shoppers." Full review
Zagat "This historic Knightsbridge boutique hotel offers individually decorated rooms and suites ranging in style from contemporary to traditional."
Lonely Planet "This 64-room hotel is a wonderful hybrid, with two lower floors that are contemporary in style and the recently refurbished top two floors a wonderful vestige from Edwardian times."
goop "While we love it for the luxurious and cozy rooms, booking at this small, longstanding boutique hotel in Knightsbridge will also grant you access to the lush and private Cadogan Gardens." Full review
Jetsetter "Decadent Edwardian townhouse with a prestigious London address between Knightsbridge and Sloane Square." Full review
