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The Main HousevsThe Dorchester
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, The Dorchester scores significantly higher than The Main House. The Dorchester ranks #16 in London with approval from 14 reviews including Fodor's, Not For Tourists and DK Eyewitness.
The Main House
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure
Lonely Planet
6 Colville Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2BP
From $0/night
- Free Internet
Rough Guide "Quirky guesthouse that manages to be both homely – thanks to some lovely period furniture – and chic; the rooms are huge."
Frommer's "The term home-from-home is bandied around all too frequently when hotels are discussed, but the Main House deserves the tag." Full review
Concierge "Thanks to posh ex-nightclub owner Caroline Main, you too can be a Notting Hill bohemian."
Fodor's "A stay in this delightfully welcoming B&B feels more like sleeping over at a friend's house than in a hotel—albeit a particularly wealthy and well-connected friend." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In the heart of Notting Hill, this chic guesthouse features airy suites – one per floor. The decor combines modern elements and antiques."
Travel + Leisure "Main House, named after owner Caroline Main, discreetly holds four suites in fashionable Notting Hill, each one occupying an entire floor of the upmarket Victorian townhouse." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The four adorable suites at this peach of a Victorian midterrace house on Colville Rd make this a superb choice." Full review
The Dorchester
Michelin Guide Frommer's Concierge Fodor's
Time Out DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot Travel + Leisure
BlackBook Show All Reviews
53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1QA
From $499/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Luxury hotel on a grand scale offering every possible facility."
Frommer's "Few hotels have the time-honored experience of "the Dorch," which has maintained a tradition of fine comfort and cuisine since it opened in 1931." Full review
Concierge "Like its sisters, the Meurice and Plaza Athénée in Paris and the Beverly Hills Hotel in L.A., this is as grand as a hotel gets."
Fodor's "Few hotels this opulent manage to be as personable as the Dorchester, which opened in 1939 and boasts a prime Park Lane location with unparalleled glamour." Full review
Time Out "A Park Lane fixture since 1931, the Dorchester is thoroughly, opulently classical." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The epitome of the glamorous luxury hotel, with an outrageously lavish lobby and a star-studded history, the Dorchester has revamped its tasteful floral bedrooms."
Star Service "Facing Hyde Park, this property continues to set the bar by which other five-star hotels measure themselves." Full review
Gayot "From the day it opened in 1931, The Dorchester was hailed as the most modern and luxurious hotel in London ... and it still is."
Travel + Leisure "With a prime address on Park Lane facing Hyde Park, this grande dame embodies a posh formality that’s attracted Prince Philip." Full review
BlackBook "Unmissable Mayfair 5* luxury landmark celebrating London's capacity to adapt to evolving styles and times."
