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The Langham, LondonvsThe Hoxton, Shoreditch
The Langham, London and The Hoxton, Shoreditch are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Hoxton, Shoreditch ranks slightly better than The Langham, London. The Hoxton, Shoreditch comes in at 88 with endorsements from 14 publications like Rough Guide, Gayot and Jetsetter.
The Langham, London
Michelin Guide
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's Show All Reviews
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 Hoxton, Shoreditch
Rough Guide
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Zagat Show All Reviews
81 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HU
From $178/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"A fittingly happening spot in this über-hip neighbourhood, with modern but warm public spaces – all exposed brick and burnished metal – and comfy boutique rooms."
"For those who thrive on Hoxton's galleries, garment wholesalers, hip clubs, and swank bar-restos... this is a second home."
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Avoid the high tourist months of June and July.
Top Choice
"This is hands down the best hotel deal in London." Full review
"Famous for its low rates (including some publicity-garnering £1-a-night rooms), the Hoxton deserves credit for many other things." Full review
"Hoxton has been one of London’s trendiest areas in the last few years, and it fittingly has the city’s hippest hotel, with small but inventively styled rooms with plenty of technology."
78.6
"Add free Wi-Fi, cheap calls to the United States, and a free breakfast bag and you’ll understand the popularity of this 205-room hotel in gritty, trendy Hoxton." Full review
"Best-known for its sudden but sporadic £1 room sales, the Hoxton Hotel is another addition to the "effortlessly" trendy spots springing up across East London."
"This no-frills hotel is known for delivering style and value to its urban travelers." Full review
"Hoxton hotel landed with a bang on London Hotel scene back in 2006 with opening rate of £1 a night."
"This stylish hotel attracts an eclectic mix of creative types, party animals and business travellers thanks to a location that’s in the middle of the Shoreditch nightlife scene."