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The Langham, LondonvsThe Chesterfield Mayfair
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Chesterfield Mayfair ranks marginally better than The Langham, London. The Chesterfield Mayfair is ranked #26 in London with positive reviews from 14 sources like DK Eyewitness, Zagat and Star Service.
The Langham, London
Michelin Guide
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
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1C Portland Place, London W1B 1JA
From $452/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"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."
"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.
"The Langham was Europe’s first grand hotel when it opened in 1865 and still offers an ultraluxurious experience behind its sprawling Victorian facade."
"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
"Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain were once guests, and it's still one of London's premium five-star hotels."
"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
"Clearly one for those in search of hotels with years of history packed into every brick, and top quality service to boot."
"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."
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
"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
The Chesterfield Mayfair
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Star Service
Gayot
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35 Charles Street, Mayfair, London W1J 5EB
From $222/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"An assuredly English feel to this Georgian house. Discreet lobby leads to a clubby bar and wood panelled library. Individua lly decorated bedrooms, with some antique pieces. Intimate and..."
"Only in super-expensive Mayfair could the Chesterfield be considered a bargain, but it serves up that ritzy grand hotel feeling... still sports venerable features that evoke an air of nobility." Full review
"Deep in the heart of Mayfair, the former town house of the Earl of Chesterfield welcomes guests in wood-and-leather public rooms that match the dark-wood furnishings in the bedrooms." Full review
Upscale
"This 107-room hotel has traditional Victorian decor, including a grand chandelier in the lobby and portraits on the walls." Full review
"A welcoming luxury hotel near Berkeley Square, the Chesterfield offers a variety of rooms... there’s underfloor heating in the marble bathrooms and free use of a nearby health club."
"The credo here is "No request too large, no detail too small," ensuring that guests' preferences are recorded, that bottled water awaits in their quarters, and that room service is always on call. " Full review
"Plainly put, this is a sophisticated contemporary hotel with a human touch and human scale, a livelier version of the smaller, more refined One Aldwych." Full review
"With a thorough refurbishment, The Chesterfield was brought up to the standards one would expect from such an excellent address."
"This boutique property near Green Park brings to the table two important features hard to come by at many grand London hotels: personalized service and an intimate setting." Full review
"This upscale Mayfair option offers individually decorated rooms and suites featuring elegant details such as rich fabrics and patterned wallpaper."