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Blakes Hotel vs Apex City of London Hotel

Both Apex City of London Hotel and Blakes Hotel are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Blakes Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Apex City of London Hotel. Blakes Hotel scores 84 with accolades from 12 sources such as Gayot, Oyster and Mr & Mrs Smith.

Blakes Hotel
Blakes Hotel
8 / 10
33 Roland Gardens, London SW7 3PF
From $419 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Dramatic, bold and eclectic decor."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Actress Anouska Hempel's opulent and highly individual creation is one of London's best small hotels." Full review
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Live out your fantasy: Choose an ancient Egyptian funeral barge or a 16th-century Venetian boudoir.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Recently refurbished Blakes oozes panache: five Victorian houses cobbled into one hotel and incomparably designed by Anouska Hempel." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Each room is in a different style, with influences from Italy, India, Turkey and China." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Rooms range in style from baronial manor to opulent Oriental and contain pieces collected on her travels."
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Apex City of London Hotel
Apex City of London Hotel
8 / 10
1 Seething Lane, London EC3N 4AX
From $161 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A swish hotel on a secluded City street near the Tower of London... service is superb."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Business-focussed but close enough to the Tower to hear the heads roll, the Apex offers particularly enticing weekend rates, a gym, huge TVs, free wi-fi and a rubber ducky in every room." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Apex City of London Hotel is a contemporary, mid-size chain property located in London's financial district." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This sleek modern and very affordable hotel may be situated within the financial district of the city, but it has some appeal to tourists as well." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located near Tower Bridge, the business district, and within walking distance of two underground stations—Tower Hill and Aldgate—the Apex caters to business and leisure travelers." Full review
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