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Rosewood LondonvsThe Ampersand Hotel
Rosewood London and The Ampersand Hotel are both highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Rosewood London scores slightly higher than The Ampersand Hotel. Rosewood London ranks #15 in London with praise from 11 reviews such as Jetsetter, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Rosewood London
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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
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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
OysterLuxury
"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
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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
The Ampersand Hotel Star Service Gayot
Zagat Fodor's Lonely Planet Oyster Condé Nast Traveler
Mr & Mrs Smith
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10 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ER
From $285/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "The hotel follows a scientific beat in its design ethos, incorporating themes from botany, astronomy and music that are reflective of the numerous museums in this part of town." Full review
Gayot "At the Ampersand Hotel, guests will find 111 thoughtfully decorated boutique rooms and suites in several varieties and styles."
Zagat "The eclectic decor in this modern Kensington boutique hotel melds luxury with eccentric chic, with room themes inspired by local landmarks such as the Natural History Museum."
Fodor's "A sense of style emanates from every surface of this sumptuous hotel in the heart of Kensington." Full review
Lonely Planet "Housed in the old Norfolk Hotel building, a light, fresh and bubbly feel fills the new Ampersand." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Ampersand Hotel is a five-pearl, 111-room Central London hotel with elegant and whimsical decor and an astounding attention to detail." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler82.7
"A meticulously renovated 111-room, five-story Edwardian town house hotel (formerly the Grosvenor Kensington) close to the South Kensington tube station." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "The Ampersand Hotel draws on its South Ken locale: bird sketches that could have flown from the Natural History Museum, and musical motifs that riff on the Royal Albert Hall." Full review
Time Out "The plush and tastefully decorated rooms are pretty smooth alright, with even slicker amenities that range from L’Occitane toiletries to an excellent en suite bathroom. " Full review
Frommer's "In August of 2012, this grand hotel from 1888 was given a makeover that’s both sassy and reverently British, and now it’s got its cool back for the first time since Victoria." Full review
