Dukes LondonvsThe Langham, London
Dukes Hotel and The Langham, London are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Dukes Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to The Langham, London. Dukes Hotel is ranked #12 in London with accolades from 13 reviews including Time Out, Michelin Guide and Gayot.
Dukes London 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."
Oyster
Luxury
"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 Langham, London Show All Reviews
1C Portland Place, London W1B 1JA
From $452/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Now back to its best, with its famous Palm Court for afternoon tea, the stylish Artesian bar and bedrooms that are not without personality and elegance."
Jetsetter
"Stately grande dame near Regent's Park that serves posh afternoon tea by day and killer cocktails by night." Full review
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Be warned: The signature Langham “Blissful Bed” may tempt you to sleep in, so request a wakeup call before lying down.
DK Eyewitness
"The Langham was Europe’s first grand hotel when it opened in 1865 and still offers an ultraluxurious experience behind its sprawling Victorian facade."
Star Service
"This hotel, once a mediocre Hilton, has improved immensely under Langham's Hong Kong owners, as it should given its bloodlines as London's first purpose-built hotel." Full review
Gayot
"Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain were once guests, and it's still one of London's premium five-star hotels."
Travel + Leisure
"The 380-room Victorian-era landmark... has recently been restored to its storied grandeur and brought into the 21st century with flat-screen TVs and wireless Internet in every room." Full review
BlackBook
"Clearly one for those in search of hotels with years of history packed into every brick, and top quality service to boot."
Zagat
"A few blocks from Oxford and Bond Street shopping, this chic Marylebone grande dame has hosted everyone from heads of state to celebs to corporate suits since opening in 1865."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The flagship of the Hong Kong-based Langham Hotels International, The Langham, London is also one of the city’s oldest grand hotels." Full review
Fodor's
"Built in 1865, the Langham was the original luxury hotel in the city, all but inventing the very image of what a great London hotel looked like." Full review