The Milestone Hotel and ResidencesvsDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London and The Milestone Hotel are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Milestone Hotel scores slightly higher than DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London. The Milestone Hotel is ranked #28 in London with positive reviews from 12 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and BlackBook.
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1 Kensington Court, Kensington, London W8 5DL
From $365/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide
"Elegant and enthusiastically run hotel with decorative Victorian facade and a very British feel."
Time Out
"Wealthy American visitors make annual pilgrimages here, their arrival greeted by the comforting, gravel tones of their regular concierge." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This plush hotel opposite Kensington Palace features originally designed rooms, from the smart “Savile Row” to the Colonial-style “Safari Suite.”"
Star Service
"Four blocks east of the High Street Kensington Underground, facing Kensington Park and Kensington Palace, this five-story brick property provides the quintessential London experience by..." Full review
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Gayot
"With excellent views of Kensington Palace and Hyde Park just opposite, this grand late-nineteenth-century former private residence boasts an attractive Victorian façade."
Travel + Leisure
"This stately red-brick Victorian hotel with plush, antiques-filled interiors, opposite Kensington Palace has 57 rooms, 6 apartments, 1 restaurant, and 1 bar, all perfectly refined." Full review
BlackBook
"If you are an aficionado of chic London high street browse&shop with your hotel one footstep away, chances are you will love the Milestone."
Zagat
"This classic luxury hotel opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens (with views of them from some rooms) features posh public areas and individually decorated guest quarters."
Fodor's
"This pair of intricately decorated Victorian town houses overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens is an intimate, luxurious alternative to the city's more famous high-end hotels." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The place retains an air of homeliness — albeit of the most luxurious variety — that is difficult to find in a central London hotel, especially one in such an enviable location." Full review
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London
7 Pepys Street, London EC3N 4AF
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"Large, modern and bright... a good option for all. Rooms – nearly 600 of them – are clean, airy and comfortable."
Frommer's
"Rooms are similarly top-notch, with a clean-lined, Modernist feel and iMac TV/entertainment centers." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With its edgy architectural themes, dramatic panoramic views, and central location, the Doubletree - Tower of London is a convenient and stylish pick." Full review
Star Service
"This popular hotel rakes in Americans by the bucketful thanks to its brand name and amenity roster." Full review
Zagat
"A rooftop cocktail lounge with views of Tower Bridge is a highlight of this large business hotel where the modern accommodations all feature free WiFi."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Top marks for the Skylounge Bar — not the prettiest design, but fabulous outdoor terraces with winter heaters, summer barbies and City views to make you weep." Full review