The Connaught vs Apex City of London Hotel
Apex City of London Hotel and The Connaught are both rated very highly by writers. On balance, The Connaught scores significantly higher than Apex City of London Hotel. The Connaught has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 15 reviews including Forbes Travel Guide, Zagat and Frommer's.
The Connaught
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Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1K 2AL
From $530 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"One of London's most famous hotels... retaining an elegant British feel."
Frommer's
"Traditionalists opt for the Old Wing but we prefer the New Wing -- it's where the Connaught's mix of the old and new is most successful."
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Concierge
"For those who enjoy being pampered, the staff-to-guest ratio of 3:1 ensures service with all the trimmings."
Fodor's
"A huge favorite of the "we wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else" monied set since its opening in 1917, the Connaught has many dazzlingly modern compliments to its famously historic delights."
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Lonely Planet
"The Connaught's impeccably decorated rooms offer refined luxury, combining the period features of its 1897 building with restrained contemporary furniture and art."
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Apex City of London Hotel
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1 Seething Lane, London EC3N 4AX
From $161 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"A swish hotel on a secluded City street near the Tower of London... service is superb."
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."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The Apex City of London Hotel is a contemporary, mid-size chain property located in London's financial district."
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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."
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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."
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