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St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel LondonvsThe Berkeley
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London ranks slightly higher than The Berkeley. St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London scores 90 with positive reviews from 15 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Time Out and BlackBook.
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
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Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
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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
OysterLuxury
"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 Berkeley Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot
Travel + Leisure BlackBook Zagat Show All Reviews
Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL
From $398/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "Discreet and rejuvenated hotel with rooftop pool and opulently decorated bedrooms."
Frommer's "The Berkeley's winning formula remains intact -- a classic Art Deco grand hotel but with the kind of understated, helpful service that sets it apart from stuffier neighbors." Full review
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Request one of the refurbished rooms; some of the older units are looking a little tired.
Concierge "The Berkeley's Knightsbridge location... has firmly established it as one of the most fashionable hotel addresses in London."
Fodor's "Convenient for Knightsbridge shopping, the very elegant Berkeley is known for its renowned restaurants and luxuries that culminate—literally—in a splendid penthouse swimming pool." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Not the best-known of London’s luxury hotels, rebuilt in the 1970s, but the Berkeley offers an exceptional range of opulent services."
Star Service "Apart from its sophisticated decor and superlative service, the hotel also offers a few notable highlights, including two excellent restaurants and smart guest room decor." Full review
Gayot "Since it opened in 1972, The Berkeley has been in the vanguard of London's top hotels. Built of sandstone, it has mellowed well and has a timeless elegance."
Travel + Leisure "Discreet yet stylish, this hotel is the centerpiece of so many must-dos it’s easy to forget about the elegant rooms." Full review
BlackBook "One of London's fanciest hotels, the Berkeley draws celebs, business-folk, and the merely rich in equal numbers."
Zagat "Chic design mixed with art deco details and classic touches distinguishes this Knightsbridge luxury hotel."
