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COMO The Halkin, LondonvsThe Hoxton, Shoreditch
Both COMO The Halkin, London and The Hoxton, Shoreditch are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Hoxton, Shoreditch scores slightly higher than COMO The Halkin, London. The Hoxton, Shoreditch ranks #19 in London with endorsements from 14 reviewers like Rough Guide, Zagat and Lonely Planet.
COMO The Halkin, London
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Zagat
Jetsetter
Star Service
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide 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
The Hoxton, Shoreditch Rough Guide Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler Gayot
Travel + Leisure BlackBook Zagat Show All Reviews
81 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HU
From $178/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "A fittingly happening spot in this über-hip neighbourhood, with modern but warm public spaces – all exposed brick and burnished metal – and comfy boutique rooms."
Concierge "For those who thrive on Hoxton's galleries, garment wholesalers, hip clubs, and swank bar-restos... this is a second home."
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Avoid the high tourist months of June and July.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This is hands down the best hotel deal in London." Full review
Time Out "Famous for its low rates (including some publicity-garnering £1-a-night rooms), the Hoxton deserves credit for many other things." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Hoxton has been one of London’s trendiest areas in the last few years, and it fittingly has the city’s hippest hotel, with small but inventively styled rooms with plenty of technology."
Condé Nast Traveler78.6
"Add free Wi-Fi, cheap calls to the United States, and a free breakfast bag and you’ll understand the popularity of this 205-room hotel in gritty, trendy Hoxton." Full review
Gayot "Best-known for its sudden but sporadic £1 room sales, the Hoxton Hotel is another addition to the "effortlessly" trendy spots springing up across East London."
Travel + Leisure "This no-frills hotel is known for delivering style and value to its urban travelers." Full review
BlackBook "Hoxton hotel landed with a bang on London Hotel scene back in 2006 with opening rate of £1 a night."
Zagat "This stylish hotel attracts an eclectic mix of creative types, party animals and business travellers thanks to a location that’s in the middle of the Shoreditch nightlife scene."
