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The Milestone Hotel and ResidencesvsDukes London
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, Dukes Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Milestone Hotel and Residences. Dukes Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 13 sources including Michelin Guide, Oyster and Gayot.
The Milestone Hotel and Residences
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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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Pilates and yoga sessions can also be arranged upon request.
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
Dukes London Michelin Guide
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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
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
