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The Stafford LondonvsMandarin Oriental Hyde Park London
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Stafford London ranks significantly higher than Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. The Stafford London is ranked #7 in London with recommendations from 15 publications including Rough Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Stafford London
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16-18 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NJ
From $284/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "Provides high-class boutique style in the main building, and even more indulgence in the Carriage House, a row of beautifully converted eighteenth-century stables."
Michelin Guide "The bedrooms of this 'country house in the city' are divided between the main house, converted 18C stables and more modern mews."
Fodor's "This is a rare find: a posh hotel that's equal parts elegance and friendliness, and it's in one of the few peaceful spots in the area, down a small lane behind Piccadilly." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This long-established town house hotel near Green Park has won a slew of awards and spends more than £1 million a year keeping up its refined period-style interior."
Gayot "Having undergone a £6 million renovation, this hotel's first-floor reception, lounges, guest rooms and restaurant emerged looking sleeker and sexier than ever."
BlackBook "The Stafford Hotel epitomizes all that is Mayfair. Ornamented with finery, class and sumptuous elegance, and only a short walk away from Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly and Soho."
Zagat "This sophisticated St. James’s luxury hotel offers traditionally decorated rooms and suites in the main house."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Stafford London is rich with history and exudes some of the most quintessential English charm you’ll find in all of London." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 105-room Stafford London is a polished, five-pearl boutique hotel set in one of central London's swankiest neighborhoods." Full review
Jetsetter "Circa 1912 Edwardian hotel in central Mayfair with English period furnishings and a storied bar." Full review
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London Michelin Guide
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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
