Rosewood LondonvsMandarin Oriental Hyde Park London
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and Rosewood London are both highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Rosewood London ranks slightly better than Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. Rosewood London is ranked #15 in London with positive reviews from 11 sources including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Jetsetter.
Rosewood London Show All Reviews
252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN
From $495/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Impressive marbled lobby and grand central courtyard. Decent sized bedrooms with comprehensive modern facilities."
Concierge
"Within "walking distance of Covent Garden and the British Museum," this former insurance headquarters in Holborn has rooms that are large"unusual for London."."
Fodor's
"Popular with business travelers, it features lots of leather and dark-red fabrics, with luxurious mattresses, and a day spa in the basement is a peaceful cocoon." Full review
Jetsetter
"Edwardian gem in London's West End, with an elegant British brasserie, tranquil courtyard and subterranean spa." Full review
Star Service
"In a busy financial district, near the British Museum, this deluxe hotel is a 20-minute stroll from the River Thames." Full review
i
The well-lit hallways are long, and some guest rooms are quite a hike from the common areas (request rooms near elevators).
Gayot
"This imposing hotel plays host to corporate guests and many in the legal profession, due to its proximity to the law courts around the corner."
Condé Nast Traveler
"The 306 rooms have that same sense of grandeur, with silky faux-fur throws on the beds and cut-glass flasks of complimentary whiskey in the suites." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Rosewood London is a five-pearl hotel with 306 rooms and suites set in a majestic Edwardian property on the busy central London thoroughfare of High Holborn." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"High Holborn is one of London’s busiest thoroughfares, yet step through the wrought iron gates that front Rosewood London and you leave the noise and bustle of the city far behind." Full review
i
Some of the executive rooms have impressively high ceilings — ask for one when you book or opt for a unique multi-level suite.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"British heritage is carefully woven throughout the bar, restaurant, deli, lobby and even the housekeepers' uniforms." Full review
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London Show All Reviews
66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA
From $619/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This classic international hotel, with its striking facade, remains one of London's grandest."
Concierge
"The expanding Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is bringing out the best in this Edwardian pile, which now has the amenities to match its splendid location."
Fodor's
"The Mandarin Oriental welcomes you with one of the most exuberantly Victorian facades in town, then fast-forwards you to high-trend modern London." Full review
Star Service
"Its Gothic revival Victorian structure looms over arrivals, and in scale can only be compared to the Renaissance St. Pancras. " Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Zen is the mantra at this luxurious, Asian-inflected haven that’s consistently regarded as one of the world’s best hotels." Full review
BlackBook
"Rooms: grand not but gilded wooden furniture and superbly comfortable beds with pure Irish linen and Frette cotton sheets and bathrobes."
Zagat
"Two celebrity chef restaurants... are a highlight of this luxury hotel where the elegant, English-style quarters feature views of Knightsbridge, an inner courtyard or Hyde Park."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"London is renowned for its time-honored luxury hotels, and the Edwardian masterpiece that houses Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is no exception." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A dramatic brick façade forms the unmistakable face of Mandarin Oriental’s first and only outpost in London." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stay at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park places you in the heart of London, minutes from Harrods and close to Imperial College London. This 5-star hotel is close to Royal Albert Hall and..." Full review