The DorchestervsThe Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London
Cadogan Hotel and The Dorchester are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, The Dorchester is preferred by most writers compared to Cadogan Hotel. The Dorchester has a TripExpert Score of 89 with praise from 16 sources such as Michelin Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Zagat.
The Dorchester Show All Reviews
53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1QA
From $499/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Luxury hotel on a grand scale offering every possible facility."
Frommer's
"Few hotels have the time-honored experience of "the Dorch," which has maintained a tradition of fine comfort and cuisine since it opened in 1931." Full review
Concierge
"Like its sisters, the Meurice and Plaza Athénée in Paris and the Beverly Hills Hotel in L.A., this is as grand as a hotel gets."
Fodor's
"Few hotels this opulent manage to be as personable as the Dorchester, which opened in 1939 and boasts a prime Park Lane location with unparalleled glamour." Full review
Time Out
"A Park Lane fixture since 1931, the Dorchester is thoroughly, opulently classical." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The epitome of the glamorous luxury hotel, with an outrageously lavish lobby and a star-studded history, the Dorchester has revamped its tasteful floral bedrooms."
Star Service
"Facing Hyde Park, this property continues to set the bar by which other five-star hotels measure themselves." Full review
Gayot
"From the day it opened in 1931, The Dorchester was hailed as the most modern and luxurious hotel in London ... and it still is."
Travel + Leisure
"With a prime address on Park Lane facing Hyde Park, this grande dame embodies a posh formality that’s attracted Prince Philip." Full review
BlackBook
"Unmissable Mayfair 5* luxury landmark celebrating London's capacity to adapt to evolving styles and times."
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London Show All Reviews
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