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The Milestone Hotel and ResidencesvsThe Stafford London
The Milestone Hotel and Residences and The Stafford London are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Stafford London scores slightly better than The Milestone Hotel and Residences. The Stafford London comes in at #7 in London with approval from 15 sources including Fodor's, Hideaway Report and DK Eyewitness.
The Milestone Hotel and Residences
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1 Kensington Court, Kensington, London W8 5DL
From $365/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Michelin Guide "Elegant and enthusiastically run hotel with decorative Victorian facade and a very British feel."
Time Out "Wealthy American visitors make annual pilgrimages here, their arrival greeted by the comforting, gravel tones of their regular concierge." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This plush hotel opposite Kensington Palace features originally designed rooms, from the smart “Savile Row” to the Colonial-style “Safari Suite.”"
Star Service "Four blocks east of the High Street Kensington Underground, facing Kensington Park and Kensington Palace, this five-story brick property provides the quintessential London experience by..." Full review
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Gayot "With excellent views of Kensington Palace and Hyde Park just opposite, this grand late-nineteenth-century former private residence boasts an attractive Victorian façade."
Travel + Leisure "This stately red-brick Victorian hotel with plush, antiques-filled interiors, opposite Kensington Palace has 57 rooms, 6 apartments, 1 restaurant, and 1 bar, all perfectly refined." Full review
BlackBook "If you are an aficionado of chic London high street browse&shop with your hotel one footstep away, chances are you will love the Milestone."
Zagat "This classic luxury hotel opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens (with views of them from some rooms) features posh public areas and individually decorated guest quarters."
Fodor's "This pair of intricately decorated Victorian town houses overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens is an intimate, luxurious alternative to the city's more famous high-end hotels." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The place retains an air of homeliness — albeit of the most luxurious variety — that is difficult to find in a central London hotel, especially one in such an enviable location." Full review
The Stafford London
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16-18 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NJ
From $284/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "Provides high-class boutique style in the main building, and even more indulgence in the Carriage House, a row of beautifully converted eighteenth-century stables."
Michelin Guide "The bedrooms of this 'country house in the city' are divided between the main house, converted 18C stables and more modern mews."
Fodor's "This is a rare find: a posh hotel that's equal parts elegance and friendliness, and it's in one of the few peaceful spots in the area, down a small lane behind Piccadilly." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This long-established town house hotel near Green Park has won a slew of awards and spends more than £1 million a year keeping up its refined period-style interior."
Gayot "Having undergone a £6 million renovation, this hotel's first-floor reception, lounges, guest rooms and restaurant emerged looking sleeker and sexier than ever."
BlackBook "The Stafford Hotel epitomizes all that is Mayfair. Ornamented with finery, class and sumptuous elegance, and only a short walk away from Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly and Soho."
Zagat "This sophisticated St. James’s luxury hotel offers traditionally decorated rooms and suites in the main house."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Stafford London is rich with history and exudes some of the most quintessential English charm you’ll find in all of London." Full review
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"The 105-room Stafford London is a polished, five-pearl boutique hotel set in one of central London's swankiest neighborhoods." Full review
Jetsetter "Circa 1912 Edwardian hotel in central Mayfair with English period furnishings and a storied bar." Full review
