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The Ampersand HotelvsThe Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, The Ampersand Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell. The Ampersand Hotel scores 84 with positive reviews from 10 reviewers such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Gayot and Zagat.
The Ampersand Hotel
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Mr & Mrs Smith
Time Out
Frommer's Show All Reviews
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
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell
Insight Guides Gayot
Afar Magazine Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Mr & Mrs Smith
Jetsetter Oyster Time Out Show All Reviews
49-50 St John's Square, London, England
From $264/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Insight Guides "A 13-bedroom Georgian townhouse hotel in Clerkenwell, with a cool cocktail lounge. Rooms range in size from “crash pad” to a large suite. Contemporary style and comfort."
Gayot "Long-awaited from the owners of The Zetter Hotel, this quirky old house in leafy Clerkenwell is just over the road from the mother ship and exceeds all expectations."
Afar Magazine "In many ways, the Zetter Townhouse is the quintessential British hotel: quiet and unobtrusive from the outside, playful and witty within." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A quirky 13-room bolt-hole comprising two Georgian town houses on a cobblestone square in Clerkenwell." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The 13 rooms are uniquely decorated in period style, but with witty touches such as headboards made from reclaimed fairground carousels." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Zetter Townhouse is a snug boutique hotel in Clerkenwell." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A laid-back luxury hotel, with dramatic shabby-chic decor by designer Russell Sage and a cocktail bar with curious concoctions from Britain's past." Full review
Jetsetter "Quirky, Victorian-inspired boutique in Clerkenwell, home to one of London’s best cocktail lounges." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"This upscale property embraces a throwback Victoriana style with vintage furnishings, quaint works of art, and quirky curiosities at every turn." Full review
Time Out "Upstairs, rooms are the definition of cosy, with extra blankets and hot water bottles in knitted covers on the Egyptian cotton sheets of four-poster beds." Full review
