St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel LondonvsThe Corner London City
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London ranks significantly better than Qbic Hotel London City. St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London comes in at #6 in London with praise from 15 sources such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London Show All Reviews
Euston Road, St Pancras Station, London NW1 2AR
From $302/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Now a luxurious Marriott hotel, it is certainly a thrilling spectacle – the lofty public spaces and colossal, softly glowing lobby evoke the golden era of railway travel."
Michelin Guide
"Corridors and staircases evoke the past; bedrooms are a little more functional."
Fodor's
"This stunningly restored Victorian landmark... started as a love letter to the golden age of railways; now it's one of London's most sophisticated places to stay." Full review
Insight Guides
"Stunning public areas at this restored hotel, originally designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott."
Star Service
"It's located on busy Euston Road, 2 kilometers north of The Strand on the northern edge of central London, across from the King's Cross rail and tube station and fronting the Eurostar concourse." Full review
Gayot
"It's been a long time coming, but after years of restoration, this monumental piece of Gothic architecture has been kicked into shape and opened up as one of the grandest hotels in London."
BlackBook
"This wonder of 19th-century Gothic revivalism is born again amidst a fever for olde English history."
Zagat
"Standard rooms and suites exude contemporary elegance, although Victorian suites feature period details, from fireplaces and high ceilings to ornate mouldings."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The St. Pancras Renaissance is easily one of London’s most recognizable hotels." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 245-room St. Pancras Renaissance London is a romantic, dramatic hotel with a long history dating back to the Victorian era." 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