The Milestone Hotel and ResidencesvsThe Corner London City
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, The Milestone Hotel and Residences ranks marginally higher than Qbic Hotel London City. The Milestone Hotel and Residences has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 12 reviewers including Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and BlackBook.
The Milestone Hotel and Residences Show All Reviews
1 Kensington Court, Kensington, London W8 5DL
From $365/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide
"Elegant and enthusiastically run hotel with decorative Victorian facade and a very British feel."
Time Out
"Wealthy American visitors make annual pilgrimages here, their arrival greeted by the comforting, gravel tones of their regular concierge." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This plush hotel opposite Kensington Palace features originally designed rooms, from the smart “Savile Row” to the Colonial-style “Safari Suite.”"
Star Service
"Four blocks east of the High Street Kensington Underground, facing Kensington Park and Kensington Palace, this five-story brick property provides the quintessential London experience by..." Full review
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Pilates and yoga sessions can also be arranged upon request.
Gayot
"With excellent views of Kensington Palace and Hyde Park just opposite, this grand late-nineteenth-century former private residence boasts an attractive Victorian façade."
Travel + Leisure
"This stately red-brick Victorian hotel with plush, antiques-filled interiors, opposite Kensington Palace has 57 rooms, 6 apartments, 1 restaurant, and 1 bar, all perfectly refined." Full review
BlackBook
"If you are an aficionado of chic London high street browse&shop with your hotel one footstep away, chances are you will love the Milestone."
Zagat
"This classic luxury hotel opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens (with views of them from some rooms) features posh public areas and individually decorated guest quarters."
Fodor's
"This pair of intricately decorated Victorian town houses overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens is an intimate, luxurious alternative to the city's more famous high-end hotels." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The place retains an air of homeliness — albeit of the most luxurious variety — that is difficult to find in a central London hotel, especially one in such an enviable location." 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