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Rosewood LondonvsThe Langham, London
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Rosewood London scores slightly higher than The Langham, London. Rosewood London scores 88 with approval from 11 reviews such as Fodor's, Gayot and Michelin Guide.
Rosewood London
Michelin Guide
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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 Langham, London Michelin Guide Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Zagat Forbes Travel Guide Fodor's Show All Reviews
1C Portland Place, London W1B 1JA
From $452/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Now back to its best, with its famous Palm Court for afternoon tea, the stylish Artesian bar and bedrooms that are not without personality and elegance."
Jetsetter "Stately grande dame near Regent's Park that serves posh afternoon tea by day and killer cocktails by night." Full review
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Be warned: The signature Langham “Blissful Bed” may tempt you to sleep in, so request a wakeup call before lying down.
DK Eyewitness "The Langham was Europe’s first grand hotel when it opened in 1865 and still offers an ultraluxurious experience behind its sprawling Victorian facade."
Star Service "This hotel, once a mediocre Hilton, has improved immensely under Langham's Hong Kong owners, as it should given its bloodlines as London's first purpose-built hotel." Full review
Gayot "Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain were once guests, and it's still one of London's premium five-star hotels."
Travel + Leisure "The 380-room Victorian-era landmark... has recently been restored to its storied grandeur and brought into the 21st century with flat-screen TVs and wireless Internet in every room." Full review
BlackBook "Clearly one for those in search of hotels with years of history packed into every brick, and top quality service to boot."
Zagat "A few blocks from Oxford and Bond Street shopping, this chic Marylebone grande dame has hosted everyone from heads of state to celebs to corporate suits since opening in 1865."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The flagship of the Hong Kong-based Langham Hotels International, The Langham, London is also one of the city’s oldest grand hotels." Full review
Fodor's "Built in 1865, the Langham was the original luxury hotel in the city, all but inventing the very image of what a great London hotel looked like." Full review
