The Stafford LondonvsThe Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, The Stafford London ranks significantly higher than Cadogan Hotel. The Stafford London comes in at #6 in London with approval from 15 publications such as Gayot, BlackBook and Star Service.
The Stafford London Show All Reviews
16-18 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NJ
From $284/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
"Provides high-class boutique style in the main building, and even more indulgence in the Carriage House, a row of beautifully converted eighteenth-century stables."
Michelin Guide
"The bedrooms of this 'country house in the city' are divided between the main house, converted 18C stables and more modern mews."
Fodor's
"This is a rare find: a posh hotel that's equal parts elegance and friendliness, and it's in one of the few peaceful spots in the area, down a small lane behind Piccadilly." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This long-established town house hotel near Green Park has won a slew of awards and spends more than £1 million a year keeping up its refined period-style interior."
Gayot
"Having undergone a £6 million renovation, this hotel's first-floor reception, lounges, guest rooms and restaurant emerged looking sleeker and sexier than ever."
BlackBook
"The Stafford Hotel epitomizes all that is Mayfair. Ornamented with finery, class and sumptuous elegance, and only a short walk away from Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly and Soho."
Zagat
"This sophisticated St. James’s luxury hotel offers traditionally decorated rooms and suites in the main house."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Stafford London is rich with history and exudes some of the most quintessential English charm you’ll find in all of London." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 105-room Stafford London is a polished, five-pearl boutique hotel set in one of central London's swankiest neighborhoods." Full review
Jetsetter
"Circa 1912 Edwardian hotel in central Mayfair with English period furnishings and a storied bar." Full review
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