St Martins Lane LondonvsThe Corner London City
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, Qbic Hotel London City scores marginally higher than St Martins Lane London Hotel. Qbic Hotel London City comes in at #38 in London with positive reviews from 10 reviews like Oyster, Time Out and Frommer's.
St Martins Lane London Show All Reviews
45 St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4HX
From $240/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Unique and stylish, from the starkly modern lobby to the state-of-the-art bedrooms."
Insight Guides
"Designed by Phillippe Starck, and still the most fashionable hotel in London."
Time Out
"There’s still much to be impressed by: the all-white bedrooms have comfortable minimalism down to a T." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An outpost of New York-based Morgans Hotel Group, the St. Martins has been a flagship of the boutique-hotel wave, with eye-popping design by style guru Philippe Starck."
Star Service
"Three blocks east of Leicester Square and three blocks west of Covent Garden , this hotel is operated by the trusted Morgans Hotel Group although it has different owners." Full review
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The custom-built entertainment centers house flat-screen plasma TVs, CD players, and both DVD players and VCRs. More than 1,500 movies can be requested from the hotel's library.
Gayot
"This superbly trendy choice stay is the product of Philippe Starck, who transformed what was a soulless, '60s shell into a vast, very-twenty-first-century refuge."
BlackBook
"At night, the five-star hotel lights up into individual chambers of different colors, making it very easy to see and yearn to stay at."
Zagat
"Designer Philippe Starck is the mind behind this hip Ian Schrager luxury hotel in the West End, where the minimalist white quarters can be personalised with ambient mood lighting."
Lonely Planet
"A slice of New York urban chic just a stone’s throw from Covent Garden, this Philippe Starck–designed hotel is so cool you’d hardly notice it was there."
Jetsetter
"A super-cool stay at a newly redesigned, five-star in London's Theater District, with breakfast included." Full review
The Corner London City
42, Adler Street, London E1 1EE
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Gayot
"This modern budget hotel is governed by a simple philosophy: chic can be affordable."
Frommer's
"What a fun surprise! London needs more affordable hotels with panache, and this one delivers." Full review
Wallpaper
"The Qbic London City Hotel represents a step change in the world of hospitality." Full review
Fodor's
"The Qbic is a modern and surprisingly affordable option in a trendy corner of town." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Are a novel concept, agreeable design and cheap lead-in rates enough to entice you to an unpleasant and worn patch of London? That’s the Qbic quandary." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The trendy Qbic London City has already made an indelible mark on London's budget hotel scene since it opened in 2013." Full review
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Regardless of which room you choose, you'll get the same sized Cubi and the same facilities in each one.
Travel + Leisure
"Qbic London City Hotel pairs modern design with wallet-friendly prices in Brick Lane, a neighborhood where art galleries, fashion houses, and creative urbanites collide." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Qbic Hotel London City is a quirky mid-range hotel that prides itself on its cleanliness, comfy beds, and trendy style." Full review
Time Out
"The Dutch invasion of stylish budget hotels continues with this Brick Lane offering focused on community and sustainability: the hotel works with local cycling charity Bikeworks and with Food Cycle." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Brimming with eco-minded sensibilities, this eclectically-furnished, plant-filled hotel in a corner of Aldgate is streaks ahead of the industry" Full review