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The Ritz LondonvsThe Egerton House Hotel
Both Egerton House Hotel and The Ritz London are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Ritz London is preferred by most writers compared to Egerton House Hotel. The Ritz London has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 14 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
The Ritz London
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
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150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR
From $647/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"World famous... lavishly appointed and luxurious rooms."
"One of the world's famous hotels... opened in 1906, and is quite as lovely as it was in its first heyday—thanks largely to more than ten years of sympathetic private ownership."
"If you like the idea of a world where jeans and trainers are banned and jackets must be worn by gentlemen when dining (the requirement is waived for breakfast), the Ritz is for you." Full review
"A byword for pampering luxury since it opened in 1906, the Ritz continues to win awards for superior all-round service."
"The Ritz's clientele is composed of a comic, age-old dichotomy of jet-setting billionaires and splurging romantics. " Full review
"Built in 1906 by César Ritz, The Ritz London stands proud as the bastion of grand luxury and opulence."
"Designed in a French-chateau style and opened in 1906, The Ritz London neighbors Green Park and Buckingham Palace." Full review
4 Stars
"Located in the heart of the city, The Ritz London is one of the most iconic hotels in the world, first opened in 1906 by Swiss hotelier César Ritz." Full review
"Few hotels can say that they've entered everyday language, but the Ritz has become synonymous with luxury." Full review
Top choice
"This 136-room caravanserai has a spectacular position overlooking Green Park and is supposedly the Royal Family’s home away from home." Full review
The Egerton House Hotel
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
Time Out Show All Reviews
17-19 Egerton Terrace, Knightsbridge, London SW3 2BX
From $268/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"Compact but comfortable townhouse in a very good location."
"Close to Harrods and the Natural History Museum, this Victorian town house is "warm and cozy" and has artwork by Picasso, Matisse, and Toulouse-Lautrec."
"Sensationally soigné, chicly decorated, and feeling like your own private London home, this option has some gorgeous pluses." Full review
Luxury
"This exquisite luxury boutique hotel with just 28 rooms offers the elegance of a different time in England's history." Full review
"This property not only far outclasses the neighborhood town-house competition, but it stands as one of the most evocative contemporary boutique-hotels of its ilk, a real jewel box." Full review
"The privately owned Egerton House opened in 1990 and is the true embodiment of the compact luxury townhouse hotel."
"The historic Egerton House Hotel is housed inside an 1843 building in the heart of London’s posh Knightsbridge district near Harrods and Harvey Nichols." Full review
5 Stars
"Antique furnishings, gold fixtures and heavy fabrics are de rigueur in the guest rooms, and the hallways are lined with framed photos of 19th-century British sportsmen in all their windswept glory." Full review
"A five-star stay in London's fashionable Knightsbridge, with breakfast and a welcome drink." Full review
"A five-star luxury hotel in Knightsbridge, looking out over quiet gardens. " Full review