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Dukes LondonvsThe Ampersand Hotel
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Dukes Hotel scores slightly better than The Ampersand Hotel. Dukes Hotel ranks #12 in London with endorsements from 13 reviewers like Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Dukes London
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Oyster
Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Gayot
Jetsetter
Fodor's Show All Reviews
35 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NY
From $537/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "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."
Frommer's "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
Concierge "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."
OysterLuxury
"Dukes Hotel is a pricey, prestigious 90-room boutique delivering an updated take on classic English luxury." Full review
Star Service "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.
Travel + Leisure "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
Zagat "Set in a secluded alley in ritzy St. James, this traditional luxury hotel features elegant accommodations with free WiFi and marble bathrooms."
Gayot "An Edwardian-style hotel that retains an Old World, club-like feel."
Jetsetter "A quintessentially British hotel with a gentleman’s club feel and a bar that inspired James Bond's signature tipple." Full review
Fodor's "The hotel's trump card is that, for such a central location, it's remarkably peaceful." Full review
The Ampersand Hotel Star Service Gayot Zagat Fodor's
Lonely Planet Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Mr & Mrs Smith
Time Out Frommer's Show All Reviews
10 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ER
From $285/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "The hotel follows a scientific beat in its design ethos, incorporating themes from botany, astronomy and music that are reflective of the numerous museums in this part of town." Full review
Gayot "At the Ampersand Hotel, guests will find 111 thoughtfully decorated boutique rooms and suites in several varieties and styles."
Zagat "The eclectic decor in this modern Kensington boutique hotel melds luxury with eccentric chic, with room themes inspired by local landmarks such as the Natural History Museum."
Fodor's "A sense of style emanates from every surface of this sumptuous hotel in the heart of Kensington." Full review
Lonely Planet "Housed in the old Norfolk Hotel building, a light, fresh and bubbly feel fills the new Ampersand." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Ampersand Hotel is a five-pearl, 111-room Central London hotel with elegant and whimsical decor and an astounding attention to detail." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler82.7
"A meticulously renovated 111-room, five-story Edwardian town house hotel (formerly the Grosvenor Kensington) close to the South Kensington tube station." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "The Ampersand Hotel draws on its South Ken locale: bird sketches that could have flown from the Natural History Museum, and musical motifs that riff on the Royal Albert Hall." Full review
Time Out "The plush and tastefully decorated rooms are pretty smooth alright, with even slicker amenities that range from L’Occitane toiletries to an excellent en suite bathroom. " Full review
Frommer's "In August of 2012, this grand hotel from 1888 was given a makeover that’s both sassy and reverently British, and now it’s got its cool back for the first time since Victoria." Full review
