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The Ritz LondonvsThe Langham, London
The Ritz London and The Langham, London are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Ritz London ranks slightly higher than The Langham, London. The Ritz London is ranked #10 in London with approval from 14 sources like Travel + Leisure, Not For Tourists and Lonely Planet.
The Ritz London
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
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150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR
From $647/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"World famous... lavishly appointed and luxurious rooms."
"One of the world's famous hotels... opened in 1906, and is quite as lovely as it was in its first heyday—thanks largely to more than ten years of sympathetic private ownership."
"If you like the idea of a world where jeans and trainers are banned and jackets must be worn by gentlemen when dining (the requirement is waived for breakfast), the Ritz is for you." Full review
"A byword for pampering luxury since it opened in 1906, the Ritz continues to win awards for superior all-round service."
"The Ritz's clientele is composed of a comic, age-old dichotomy of jet-setting billionaires and splurging romantics. " Full review
"Built in 1906 by César Ritz, The Ritz London stands proud as the bastion of grand luxury and opulence."
"Designed in a French-chateau style and opened in 1906, The Ritz London neighbors Green Park and Buckingham Palace." Full review
4 Stars
"Located in the heart of the city, The Ritz London is one of the most iconic hotels in the world, first opened in 1906 by Swiss hotelier César Ritz." Full review
"Few hotels can say that they've entered everyday language, but the Ritz has become synonymous with luxury." Full review
Top choice
"This 136-room caravanserai has a spectacular position overlooking Green Park and is supposedly the Royal Family’s home away from home." Full review
The Langham, London
Michelin Guide
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
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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