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COMO The Halkin, LondonvsNumber Sixteen
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, COMO The Halkin, London ranks marginally higher than Number Sixteen. COMO The Halkin, London scores 86 with recommendations from 15 reviewers including Rough Guide, Hideaway Report and Forbes Travel Guide.
COMO The Halkin, London
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Zagat
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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
Number Sixteen Michelin Guide Concierge
Fodor's
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Time Out Star Service Gayot Zagat
Mr & Mrs Smith
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16 Sumner Place, London SW7 3EG
From $224/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide "Enticingly refurbished 19C townhouses in smart area."
Concierge "This exquisite little hotel would not normally qualify for the "Budget" designation, but it's a relative term in London at the best of times, and as budget splurges go, this is tops."
Fodor's "Guest rooms at this lovely luxury guesthouse... look like they come from the pages of Architectural Digest, and the delightful garden is an added bonus." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With uplifting splashes of colour, choice art and a sophisticated-but-fun design ethos, ravishing Number Sixteen is four properties in one and a lovely (and rather labyrinthine) place to stay." Full review
Time Out "This may be Kit Kemp’s most affordable hotel but there’s no slacking in style – witness the fresh flowers and origami-ed birdbook decorations in the comfy drawing room." Full review
Star Service "This is a fine pick for boutique fans in search of a stylish British hideaway with contemporary elan and quirky guest rooms that provide a surprise at every turn." Full review
Gayot "Number Sixteen is undoubtedly the most upscale bed-and-breakfast in Sumner Place, a smart, leafy street in South Kensington."
Zagat "A private Victorian garden with a fountain and a fishpond is a highlight of this South Kensington boutique hotel, designed by Kit Kemp in her trademark contemporary-meets-classic-English style."
Mr & Mrs Smith "A handsome, well-kept townhouse just steps from the South Kensington Tube station, Number Sixteen hotel is the perfect base for shopping and cultural excursions into London's city centre." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A snapshot of upper crust life in London with the genuine feeling of being in a home, not a hotel." Full review
