CitizenM London BanksidevsThe Zetter Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, The Zetter Hotel scores significantly higher than citizenM London Bankside. The Zetter Hotel scores 91 with approval from 12 publications such as Time Out, Fodor's and Gayot.
CitizenM London Bankside
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
Oyster
4.0
"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 Planet
Top 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
The Zetter Hotel Show All Reviews
86-88 Clerkenwell Road, London EC1M 5RJ
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"A fixture on Clerkenwell’s laidback hipster scene. Rooms are simple but bold, with colourful panache and lots of eco touches."
Michelin Guide
"A trendy and discreet converted 19C warehouse with well-equipped bedrooms that come with pleasant touches, such as Penguin paperbacks."
Frommer's
"It was only a matter of time before a hotel blended the edgy Shoreditch scene with the creature comforts demanded by City types." Full review
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Ask for a room at the rear of the hotel -- they back onto a quiet square.
Concierge
"Almost best of all, the rates are (for London) way low."
Fodor's
"The dizzying five-story atrium, Art Deco staircase, and slick European restaurant hint at the delights to come in this converted warehouse." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Zetter comprises two quite different properties, both exemplary in their execution." Full review
Time Out
"Zetter is a fun, laid-back, modern hotel with some interesting design notes." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"In an area known for its loft apartments, this is a loft hotel in a 19th-century warehouse."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"This Victorian warehouse turned 59-room hotel on London’s heavily trafficked Clerkenwell Road is missing nary a detail of what constitutes a cutting-edge big-city boutique hotel." Full review
Gayot
"This Clerkenwell lodging goes for ultrahip with its Champagne-and-camera-stocked vending machine, hot water bottles, second hand books and Scandinavian/industrial style."