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The Ampersand HotelvsHazlitt's Hotel
Both The Ampersand Hotel and Hazlitt's are endorsed by experts. On balance, The Ampersand Hotel ranks marginally better than Hazlitt's. The Ampersand Hotel comes in at #43 in London with praise from 10 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
The Ampersand Hotel
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Mr & Mrs Smith
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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
Hazlitt's Hotel
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Fodor's
Insight Guides Lonely Planet Time Out
DK Eyewitness Gayot
Travel + Leisure Zagat Show All Reviews
6 Frith Street, Soho Square, London W1D 3JA
From $130/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
Rough Guide Star
"A hotel of real character and charm... romantic en-suite rooms, exquisitely and quirkily decorated with period furniture and old books."
Michelin Guide "Idiosyncratic bedrooms, many with antique furniture and Victorian baths."
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Fodor's "This disarmingly friendly place, full of personality, robust antiques, and claw-foot tubs, occupies three connected early-18th-century houses." Full review
Insight Guides "Named after the great English literary critic, Hazlitt’s occupies one of London’s oldest houses (built in 1718), in the heart of Soho. 23 rooms, all furnished with antiques."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The 30 guestrooms have been furnished with original antiques from the Georgian era and boast a wealth of seductive details." Full review
Time Out "Four Georgian townhouses comprise this absolutely charming place, named after William Hazlitt, the spirited 18th-century essayist who died here in abject poverty." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Hazlitt’s is as close to time travel as you can get: its period rooms feature fireplaces, antique beds, and claw-footed baths."
Gayot "Creaky stairs lead past walls jammed with period paintings and antiques, up to old-fashioned, charming rooms fitted with all sorts of nifty gimmicks."
Travel + Leisure "This stylish, 30-room hotel is located in London’s Soho district, in the heart of Theatreland, and just a short distance from Oxford Street, Covent Garden, and the world-class shopping on Bond Street." Full review
Zagat "Occupying a row of Georgian townhouses in Soho, this luxury boutique hotel recalls the private home of an 18th-century aristocrat – a mix of antiques, wood panelling and original fireplaces."
