The Ritz LondonvsCorinthia London
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. On balance, The Ritz London ranks slightly better than Corinthia Hotel London. The Ritz London scores 89 with recommendations from 14 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Ritz London Show All Reviews
150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR
From $647/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"World famous... lavishly appointed and luxurious rooms."
Concierge
"One of the world's famous hotels... opened in 1906, and is quite as lovely as it was in its first heyday—thanks largely to more than ten years of sympathetic private ownership."
Time Out
"If you like the idea of a world where jeans and trainers are banned and jackets must be worn by gentlemen when dining (the requirement is waived for breakfast), the Ritz is for you." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A byword for pampering luxury since it opened in 1906, the Ritz continues to win awards for superior all-round service."
Star Service
"The Ritz's clientele is composed of a comic, age-old dichotomy of jet-setting billionaires and splurging romantics. " Full review
Gayot
"Built in 1906 by César Ritz, The Ritz London stands proud as the bastion of grand luxury and opulence."
Travel + Leisure
"Designed in a French-chateau style and opened in 1906, The Ritz London neighbors Green Park and Buckingham Palace." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Located in the heart of the city, The Ritz London is one of the most iconic hotels in the world, first opened in 1906 by Swiss hotelier César Ritz." Full review
Frommer's
"Few hotels can say that they've entered everyday language, but the Ritz has become synonymous with luxury." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This 136-room caravanserai has a spectacular position overlooking Green Park and is supposedly the Royal Family’s home away from home." Full review
Corinthia London Show All Reviews
Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD
From $616/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Tasteful, immaculately finished bedrooms are some of the largest in town; suites come with butlers."
Fodor's
"A star in the firmament of new hotels that have opened in London in this decade, the Corinthia is design heaven-on-earth, with levels of service that make anyone feel like a VIP." Full review
Jetsetter
"Restored Belle-Epoque gem with an art-focused aesthetic, steps from Trafalgar Square." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A beyond opulent 294-room hotel in a vast Belle Époque building formerly occupied by the Ministry of Defence." Full review
Star Service
"Corinthia has hit its stride almost immediately here, instantly propelling this address to London's most well-respected." Full review
Gayot
"This gorgeous golden-sandstone hotel once housed 600 rooms, which were knocked through to create 294 bedrooms and 45 suites --- some of the largest accommodations in the city."
Travel + Leisure
"A staggering $488 million went into the purchase and restoration of this former Ministry of Defense headquarters south of Trafalgar Square." Full review
Zagat
"Contemporary opulence meets Victorian grandeur at this circa-1885 luxury property in the heart of London that's been given a sleek contemporary makeover."
Lonely Planet
"With hotels from Malta to St Petersburg, the Corinthia group's crown jewel is this grand Victorian property in Whitehall." Full review
goop
"Tastefully decorated and full of fresh-cut flowers, The Corinthia is all about understated glamour." Full review