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One AldwychvsDukes London
Both Dukes Hotel and One Aldwych are praised by expert writers. On balance, One Aldwych scores slightly better than Dukes Hotel. One Aldwych comes in at #4 in London with endorsements from 19 publications like Zagat, Fodor's and Frommer's.
One Aldwych
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1 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BZ
From $356/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"One of London’s most established designer hotels... sleek and contemporary."
"A stylish hotel with lots of artwork... Impressive leisure facilities."
"This ever-hip turn-of-the-21st-century luxe boutique has... details... every hotel should master."
"An Edwardian building, with an artsy lobby and understated blend of contemporary and classic, provides pure, modern luxury in a great location for theaters and shopping." Full review
"One Aldwych is an upbeat hotel with 105 rooms and modern art throughout." Full review
"You only have to push through the front door and enter the breathtaking Lobby Bar to know that you’re in for a treat." Full review
"A grand contemporary hotel in former Edwardian newspaper offices. Impressive details include original art and tarazzo-stone bathrooms with heated floors and mini TVs."
"Smart and stylish, One Aldwych has an excellent location a stone’s throw from theatreland and Covent Garden."
"Adjacent to the Strand, near the foot of Waterloo Bridge and next door to the Lyceum Theatre, around the corner from the more commercial Waldorf Hilton, this location couldn't be better." Full review
"Catering to young up-and-comers, One Aldwych is located on the edge of Covent Garden where the West End meets the City."
Dukes London
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35 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NY
From $537/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Bedrooms are now fresh and uncluttered and the atmosphere less starchy. The basement restaurant offers a modern menu, with dishes that are original in look and elaborate in construction."
"Sitting in the cozy bar at Dukes, with barman Alessandro mixing a martini while the gas lamps splutter into life in the courtyard outside, is one of the quintessential London experiences." Full review
"You'll be seduced by this place as soon as you see its pretty doorway and cool, calm interiorit's like entering a grand old library, all hush but without the stuffiness."
Luxury
"Dukes Hotel is a pricey, prestigious 90-room boutique delivering an updated take on classic English luxury." Full review
"Service is a hallmark here, which is not surprising for a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World consortium. " Full review
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Half of the rooms have been recently renovated, and these are the choice accommodations to request.
"Housed in a classic London red brick building... rooms are decorated in varying styles, but British flair reigns supreme, with wingback chairs, ornate mirrors, and towering wardrobes." Full review
"Set in a secluded alley in ritzy St. James, this traditional luxury hotel features elegant accommodations with free WiFi and marble bathrooms."
"An Edwardian-style hotel that retains an Old World, club-like feel."
"A quintessentially British hotel with a gentleman’s club feel and a bar that inspired James Bond's signature tipple." Full review
"The hotel's trump card is that, for such a central location, it's remarkably peaceful." Full review