Brown's HotelvsDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Brown's Hotel scores significantly higher than DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London. Brown's Hotel ranks #7 in London with praise from 19 publications like Gayot, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
7 Pepys Street, London EC3N 4AF
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"Large, modern and bright... a good option for all. Rooms – nearly 600 of them – are clean, airy and comfortable."
Frommer's
"Rooms are similarly top-notch, with a clean-lined, Modernist feel and iMac TV/entertainment centers." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With its edgy architectural themes, dramatic panoramic views, and central location, the Doubletree - Tower of London is a convenient and stylish pick." Full review
Star Service
"This popular hotel rakes in Americans by the bucketful thanks to its brand name and amenity roster." Full review
Zagat
"A rooftop cocktail lounge with views of Tower Bridge is a highlight of this large business hotel where the modern accommodations all feature free WiFi."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Top marks for the Skylounge Bar — not the prettiest design, but fabulous outdoor terraces with winter heaters, summer barbies and City views to make you weep." Full review