Claridge'svsBrown's Hotel
Claridge's and Brown's Hotel are both endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Brown's Hotel scores slightly higher than Claridge's. Brown's Hotel comes in at 92 with positive reviews from 19 sources such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Oyster and Gayot.
Claridge's Show All Reviews
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."
Brown's Hotel 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
Oyster
Luxury
"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