Dorset Square HotelvsThe Berkeley
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Dorset Square Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to The Berkeley. Dorset Square Hotel comes in at #16 in London with positive reviews from 15 reviewers including Hideaway Report, Forbes Travel Guide and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Dorset Square Hotel Show All Reviews
39-40 Dorset Square, London NW1 6QN
From $316/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"Contemporary yet intimate."
Frommer's
"Just steps from Regent's Park, this is one of London's best and most stylish "house hotels"." Full review
Fodor's
"Reopened in June 2012 after extensive updates and refurbishment, this boutique hotel, in one of London's most fashionable neighborhoods, occupies a charming town house." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Regulars prize this award-winning hotel for its character, old-fashioned charm, and attention to detail."
Star Service
"This is a cozy and worthwhile hotel in a residential square that has plenty of character for travelers that eschew big-name brands. " Full review
Gayot
"A former pair of Regency residences, this hotel is intimate and stylish and evokes a kind of quiet, country house mood with its pretty drawing rooms with cozy fireplaces."
BlackBook
"This townhouse in Marylebone, the first property from the folks behind Firmdale Hotels... is now stocked with 38 rooms inspired by designer Kit Kemp's signature bold and playful colors and patterns."
Zagat
"Interior designer Kit Kemp showcases her modern take on traditional English decor in the guest quarters of this boutique hotel set in a Regency townhouse in Marylebone."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"This diminutive, 38-room, boutique hotel is situated at the edge of leafy Dorset Square in the heart of London, occupying a Regency townhouse that’s positively crazed with the sport of cricket." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Two combined five-story Regency town houses on a corner of Marylebone's leafy Dorset Square, site of London's first cricket ground." 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."