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Blakes HotelvsClaridge's
Both Blakes Hotel and Claridge's are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Claridge's ranks significantly higher than Blakes Hotel. Claridge's ranks #8 in London with praise from 18 publications like Time Out, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
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
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
Claridge's Michelin Guide
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Brook Street, London W1K 4HR
From $472/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "One of London's finest hotels."
Concierge "Hip as it may be... Claridge's remains one of this city's exemplary grand hotels."
Fodor's "The well-heeled have been meeting—and eating—at Claridge's for generations, and the tradition continues at... this super-glamorous London institution." Full review
Time Out "Claridge’s is sheer class and pure atmosphere, with its signature art deco redesign still simply dazzling." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Favored by the European aristocracy in the 19th century... Mayfair’s Art Deco jewel attracts showbusiness, glitterati, and corporate guests."
Star Service "In the exclusive Mayfair district, two blocks south of Oxford Street, Claridge's is among the most impressive of London's traditional deluxe hotels and a tribute to art-deco design." Full review
Gayot "Since 1853, Claridge's has served as the hallmark of hotel excellence."
Travel + Leisure "A classic that’s as popular now as it was in the 20’s, this spot in chichi Mayfair is the epitome of elegance." Full review
BlackBook "Expect a lot from hotel of this standing, where Coco Chanel chic merges with attentive, impeccable service."
Zagat "This Mayfair grande dame has been hosting royalty, celebrities and other luxury lovers since the 19th century."
