COMO The Halkin, LondonvsCovent Garden Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Covent Garden Hotel scores slightly better than COMO The Halkin, London. Covent Garden Hotel ranks #9 in London with positive reviews from 17 sources such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
COMO The Halkin, London Show All Reviews
5 Halkin St., Belgravia, London SW1X 7DJ
From $438/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
"A luxury boutique hotel where elegant, East-meets-West minimalism prevails. Service is superb."
Michelin Guide
"London's first boutique hotel... everything at the touch of a button."
Concierge
"Each floor at this hotel near Hyde Park was inspired by the five elements. "Very modern rooms" have pale-cream fabrics, wood veneers, and "excellent marble bathrooms"."
DK Eyewitness
"Modern comforts meet Eastern serenity at this gracious luxury hotel."
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Be sure to have a meal at Nahm, it’s the only Michelin-starred Thai restaurant outside Thailand.
BlackBook
"With just 41 rooms, the Halkin by COMO is one of London's original boutique hotels, but what it lacks in mass in makes up for in service and amenities."
Zagat
"Set behind a Georgian-style facade, this Belgravia boutique hotel features modern, cream-toned rooms and suites with marble bathrooms."
Jetsetter
"Hidden at the end of a residential street in Belgravia, the Halkin is one of London's original boutique hotels. Grand yet intimate, its slick, restrained design, world class Thai..." Full review
Star Service
"This place is perfect for those who wish to stay out of the limelight while enjoying exquisite tranquil rooms and fine service in a quiet location. " Full review
Gayot
"One of the first designer hotels to spring up in London, The Halkin still comes as something of a surprise."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A serene and swishy resident in London's upscale Belgravia neighborhood, The Halkin by COMO offers a sophisticated spot to hang one's hat." Full review
Covent Garden Hotel Show All Reviews
10 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9HB
From $217/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Gorgeous boutique hotel... housed in a converted French hospital in a characterful location."
Michelin Guide
"Popular with those of a theatrical bent. Boldly designed, stylish bedrooms."
Frommer's
"The phrase we hear most often from guests who've stayed here is "expensive, but worth it"." Full review
Concierge
"Quiet, intimate luxury... whose only extravagance is its uncanny grasp of what its guests want: to be left at peace and in great comfort."
Fodor's
"It's little wonder this is now the London home-away-from-home for off-duty celebrities, actors, and style mavens." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There’s an excellent bar-restaurant called Brasserie Max just off the lobby, and two stunning guest lounges with fireplaces on the 1st floor that come into their own in the winter." Full review
Time Out
"The location and tucked-away screening room of this Firmdale hotel ensure it continues to attract starry customers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Part of the Firmdale chain, it is decorated in contemporary-English style with antiques and fresh fabrics."
Star Service
"Location, service, accommodations and dining converge to create a real gem of a hotel. " Full review
Gayot
"A pioneer in a neighborhood area not previously known for hotels, but where they now seem to spring up every day, the Covent Garden Hotel remains a veritable jewel."