Rosewood LondonvsThe Stafford London
Rosewood London and The Stafford London are both highly recommended by experts. Overall, The Stafford London ranks slightly higher than Rosewood London. The Stafford London ranks #7 in London with positive reviews from 15 sources including Fodor's, Hideaway Report and DK Eyewitness.
Rosewood London Show All Reviews
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
i
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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
i
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 Stafford London Show All Reviews
16-18 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NJ
From $284/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
"Provides high-class boutique style in the main building, and even more indulgence in the Carriage House, a row of beautifully converted eighteenth-century stables."
Michelin Guide
"The bedrooms of this 'country house in the city' are divided between the main house, converted 18C stables and more modern mews."
Fodor's
"This is a rare find: a posh hotel that's equal parts elegance and friendliness, and it's in one of the few peaceful spots in the area, down a small lane behind Piccadilly." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This long-established town house hotel near Green Park has won a slew of awards and spends more than £1 million a year keeping up its refined period-style interior."
Gayot
"Having undergone a £6 million renovation, this hotel's first-floor reception, lounges, guest rooms and restaurant emerged looking sleeker and sexier than ever."
BlackBook
"The Stafford Hotel epitomizes all that is Mayfair. Ornamented with finery, class and sumptuous elegance, and only a short walk away from Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly and Soho."
Zagat
"This sophisticated St. James’s luxury hotel offers traditionally decorated rooms and suites in the main house."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Stafford London is rich with history and exudes some of the most quintessential English charm you’ll find in all of London." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 105-room Stafford London is a polished, five-pearl boutique hotel set in one of central London's swankiest neighborhoods." Full review
Jetsetter
"Circa 1912 Edwardian hotel in central Mayfair with English period furnishings and a storied bar." Full review