The RockwellvsCorinthia London
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Corinthia Hotel London is preferred by most professionals compared to The Rockwell. Corinthia Hotel London ranks #33 in London with approval from 10 publications such as Jetsetter, Michelin Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Rockwell Show All Reviews
181 Cromwell Road, London SW5 0SF
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"Two Victorian houses with open, modern lobby and secluded, south-facing garden terrace. Bedrooms come in bold, warm colours; 'Garden Rooms' have their own patios."
Frommer's
"Proof that London high style doesn't always come with a high price tag... All are bright and airy with large windows and simple lines, but we prefer the garden units with their own private patios." Full review
Concierge
"Outside, there's little to distinguish this white stucco Victorian from the many downscale hotels along this none-too-beautiful stretch of Cromwell Road, but inside, it's instant cheer."
Fodor's
"Despite being on the notoriously traffic-clogged Cromwell Road, this excellent little place is one of the best boutique hotels in this part of London." Full review
Lonely Planet
"With an understated-cool design ethos, things are muted, dapper and more than a tad minimalist at 'budget boutique' 40-room Rockwell." Full review
Time Out
"The Rockwell aims for relaxed contemporary elegance – and succeeds magnificently." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Housed in a beautifully restored Victorian terrace, The Rockwell is owned by an architect, and it shows in the stunning decor and the glass bridge that links the hotel to its courtyard garden."
Travel + Leisure
"The epitome of understated chic, the Rockwell welcomes guests in a cozy reception lounge outfitted with an elegant library, vibrant flowers and even a kids' playing area." Full review
BlackBook
"Look no further than the Rockwell if you are seeking out cozy lux hotel for your stay in London."
Zagat
"Set inside converted townhouses in South Kensington, this high-end boutique hotel offers contemporary rooms and split-level suites."
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