Sanderson London HotelvsCOMO The Halkin, London
Sanderson London Hotel and COMO The Halkin are both endorsed by writers. On balance, COMO The Halkin ranks slightly better than Sanderson London Hotel. COMO The Halkin is ranked #37 in London with accolades from 13 publications like concierge.com, Forbes Travel Guide and Lonely Planet.
Sanderson London Hotel Show All Reviews
50 Berners Street, London W1T 3NG
From $316/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Pure white bedrooms with idiosyncratic design touches such as a framed picture ... on the ceiling."
Frommer's
"Travelers used to the sleek glitz of Manhattan design hotels will feel at home at the Sanderson." Full review
Time Out
"A noughties makeover by Philippe Starck and Denton Corker Marshall Architects turned the Grade II-listed Sanderson building... into a statement hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Sanderson’s witty decor – red lips sofa and a framed portrait that seems to hang in mid-air – is like a surreal stage set."
Star Service
"Inside is an armada of unique, custom designer seating and theatrical lighting. This whimsical hotel may lack the freakish lighting of sibling St. Martins Lane but none of the drama. " Full review
Gayot
"With over-the-top interiors designed by Philippe Starck, the property features some pretty extraordinary touches."
Travel + Leisure
"Suka, the new Malaysian restaurant on site, was masterminded by New York’s Zak Pelaccio, and the 300-square-foot guest rooms feel surprisingly large." Full review
BlackBook
"The 91 rooms have Louis XIV-inspired furniture and no internal walls (i.e., the loos are see-through)."
Zagat
"Philippe Starck designed this luxury West End hotel in his signature contemporary style."
Lonely Planet
"Liberace meets Philippe Starck in an 18th-century French bordello – and that's just the reception."
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