Dean Street TownhousevsThe Berkeley
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, The Berkeley ranks slightly higher than Dean Street Townhouse. The Berkeley has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 15 reviewers including BlackBook, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
Dean Street Townhouse Show All Reviews
69 - 71 Dean Street, London W1D 4QJ
From $332/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Rough Guide
Star
"One of a chic set of hotels owned by the trendy Soho House members’ club, this 1730s beauty sits next to its starry, stylishly bohemian dining room. There’s a “broom cupboard” and a few..."
Michelin Guide
"In the heart of Soho... with a good range of extras."
Frommer's
"This boutique hotel in a restored four-story Georgian town house is a chic base for exploring Theatreland and the nightlife of Soho... Atmosphere and location are the draws here." Full review
Concierge
"The hotel's excellent brasserie-style restaurant... serves updated British staples like roast chicken with sage and onion stuffing and luscious treacle pudding."
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Ask for the 160-square-foot Broom Cupboard and spend the money you save in Topshop, a few blocks away on Oxford Circus.
Fodor's
"Discreet and unpretentious, but oh-so-stylish—and right in the heart of Soho—this place has a bohemian vibe and an excellent modern British restaurant." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This 39-room gem in the heart of Soho has a wonderful boudoir atmosphere." Full review
Time Out
"This Grade II-listed, 1730s townhouse has been converted into another winning enterprise from the people behind Soho House members’ club, Shoreditch Rooms and High Road House." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 39-room hotel filling two stucco-fronted Georgian town houses mixes English cottage–style decor with all the mod cons, and has extraordinarily reasonable room rates for buzzy, central Soho." Full review
Gayot
"Sister to the Soho House hotel, this gorgeous pair of adjoined townhouses creates a homey hidden space in the middle of media-centric, trendy Soho."
Travel + Leisure
"Often lauded as the best hotel in the city, Dean Street Townhouse is a haven of serenity and simple elegance in London’s bustling Soho district." Full review
The Berkeley Show All Reviews
Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL
From $398/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Discreet and rejuvenated hotel with rooftop pool and opulently decorated bedrooms."
Frommer's
"The Berkeley's winning formula remains intact -- a classic Art Deco grand hotel but with the kind of understated, helpful service that sets it apart from stuffier neighbors." Full review
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Request one of the refurbished rooms; some of the older units are looking a little tired.
Concierge
"The Berkeley's Knightsbridge location... has firmly established it as one of the most fashionable hotel addresses in London."
Fodor's
"Convenient for Knightsbridge shopping, the very elegant Berkeley is known for its renowned restaurants and luxuries that culminate—literally—in a splendid penthouse swimming pool." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Not the best-known of London’s luxury hotels, rebuilt in the 1970s, but the Berkeley offers an exceptional range of opulent services."
Star Service
"Apart from its sophisticated decor and superlative service, the hotel also offers a few notable highlights, including two excellent restaurants and smart guest room decor." Full review
Gayot
"Since it opened in 1972, The Berkeley has been in the vanguard of London's top hotels. Built of sandstone, it has mellowed well and has a timeless elegance."
Travel + Leisure
"Discreet yet stylish, this hotel is the centerpiece of so many must-dos it’s easy to forget about the elegant rooms." Full review
BlackBook
"One of London's fanciest hotels, the Berkeley draws celebs, business-folk, and the merely rich in equal numbers."
Zagat
"Chic design mixed with art deco details and classic touches distinguishes this Knightsbridge luxury hotel."