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Brown's HotelvsCitizenM London Bankside
Both citizenM London Bankside and Brown's Hotel are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Brown's Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to citizenM London Bankside. Brown's Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 16 reviewers including Not For Tourists, Insight Guides and Michelin Guide.
Brown's Hotel
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
Insight Guides
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
33 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4BP
From $526/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "Urbane and very British... with an illustrious past."
Concierge "Reopened in December 2005 after a $30 million–plus overhaul, its future is now as bright as its past."
Fodor's "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
OysterLuxury
"Brown's Hotel, located in prestigious Mayfair, is part of the luxurious Rocco Forte Collection." Full review
Time Out "Brown’s was opened in 1837 by James Brown, butler to Romantic poet, hedonist and freedom-fighter Lord Byron." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This historic hotel... has undergone extensive refurbishment, which respects its heritage while introducing contemporary furniture, British art, and the latest technology."
Insight Guides "A distinguished, very British hotel with 117 rooms and a smart Mayfair location. "
Star Service "Consistently ranks as one of the most quintessentially English hotels around: genteel, historical and service-oriented, and offering...a superb Afternoon Tea." Full review
Gayot "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."
Travel + Leisure "Scottish tartan banquettes and British racing-green woolen armchairs abound, while the wood-paneled lounge evokes elegance without feeling old-fashioned." Full review
CitizenM London Bankside
Lonely Planet Gayot
Zagat
Frommer's Oyster Fodor's
Jetsetter
EuroCheapo Time Out Lonely Planet
20 Lavington Street, London SE1 0NZ
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"If Citizen M had a motto, it would be 'less fuss, more comfort'." Full review
Gayot "Travelers seeking a stylish home base close to the Tate Modern will find satisfaction at this urban retreat."
Zagat "With a lobby featuring dozens of shapely pendant lights, sleek sofas and shelves filled with eclectic objects, it’s clear that this trendy Bankside hotel puts a big emphasis on design."
Frommer's "Its welcome concept of smart-and-stylish quarters without interference from groveling staff or added fees makes it the best casual choice in Southwark." Full review
Oyster4.0
"Offering striking modern decor in the heart of London’s Southwark area, CitizenM is a four-star boutique hotel that delivers an original hotel experience at a very competitive price." Full review
Fodor's "High concept, high tech and supertrendy, the CitizenM chain has a unique selling point—as much as possible is self-service." Full review
Jetsetter "Buzzy social hubs and rooms furnished by Vitra make up this sleek design hotel on London's South Bank." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"The first CitizenM in London this midrange option offers a slick and modern accommodations." Full review
Time Out "This casually stylish new-build is a superbly well-designed – and well-located – addition to London’s affordably chic hotels." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The hotel has done away with things it considers superfluous like room service and reception and instead has gone all out on mattresses and bedding, state-of-the-art technology" Full review
