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The Main HousevsCitizenM London Bankside
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, citizenM London Bankside ranks marginally better than The Main House. citizenM London Bankside scores 80 with recommendations from 8 publications like Fodor's, Gayot and EuroCheapo.
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
CitizenM London Bankside Lonely Planet
Gayot
Zagat Frommer's
Oyster Fodor's
Jetsetter
EuroCheapo
Time Out Lonely Planet
20 Lavington Street, London SE1 0NZ
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"If Citizen M had a motto, it would be 'less fuss, more comfort'." Full review
Gayot "Travelers seeking a stylish home base close to the Tate Modern will find satisfaction at this urban retreat."
Zagat "With a lobby featuring dozens of shapely pendant lights, sleek sofas and shelves filled with eclectic objects, it’s clear that this trendy Bankside hotel puts a big emphasis on design."
Frommer's "Its welcome concept of smart-and-stylish quarters without interference from groveling staff or added fees makes it the best casual choice in Southwark." Full review
Oyster4.0
"Offering striking modern decor in the heart of London’s Southwark area, CitizenM is a four-star boutique hotel that delivers an original hotel experience at a very competitive price." Full review
Fodor's "High concept, high tech and supertrendy, the CitizenM chain has a unique selling point—as much as possible is self-service." Full review
Jetsetter "Buzzy social hubs and rooms furnished by Vitra make up this sleek design hotel on London's South Bank." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"The first CitizenM in London this midrange option offers a slick and modern accommodations." Full review
Time Out "This casually stylish new-build is a superbly well-designed – and well-located – addition to London’s affordably chic hotels." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The hotel has done away with things it considers superfluous like room service and reception and instead has gone all out on mattresses and bedding, state-of-the-art technology" Full review
