The Langham, LondonvsThe Colonnade Hotel
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, The Langham, London is the choice of most professionals compared to The Colonnade London. The Langham, London has a TripExpert Score of 89 with praise from 13 sources including Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and BlackBook.
The Langham, London 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
The Colonnade Hotel Show All Reviews
2 Warrington Crescent, London W9 1ER
From $56/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Quiet yet easily accessible location... comfortable and classically furnished."
Frommer's
"Tree-shaded streets and canalside walks characterize pretty Little Venice, and the Colonnade's Victorian charm fits in perfectly." Full review
Concierge
"An in-betweeny, non-tourist area is a small price to pay for, well, a small price, and this place delivers quite a bit for the buck."
Lonely Planet
"A charmer in lovely Little Venice, the Colonnade is the handsome Victorian structure where Sigmund Freud sheltered after he fled Vienna in June 1938." Full review
Time Out
"Housed in an imposingly sited white mansion, the Colonnade has been lushly done up in interior-designer traditional." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Near the picturesque canals of Little Venice, this hotel in two Victorian mansions has been operating since the 1930s."
Gayot
"Situated in the quiet residential area of Little Venice... this mid-Victorian townhouse has been totally renovated to create a charming hotel."
Zagat
"A resident cat presides over this upscale boutique hotel near Little Venice Gardens, a celebrity magnet set in a Victorian townhouse filled with period details."
Oyster
Upscale
"The Colonnade is an upscale boutique hotel set in a Victorian property that oozes history and traditional elegance." Full review
Fodor's
"This lovely townhouse offers individually styled rooms, some of which are split-level; others have balconies filled with rich brocades, velvets, and antiques." Full review