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The Lanesborough vs Blakes Hotel

Both Blakes Hotel and The Lanesborough are recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Lanesborough ranks slightly higher than Blakes Hotel. The Lanesborough comes in at #31 in London with accolades from 14 sources like Gayot, Oyster and Hideaway Report.

The Lanesborough
The Lanesborough
8 / 10
Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
From $649 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Lavishly appointed rooms with impressive technological extras."
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you're willing to spend, spend, spend, this hotel is for you." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"An excellent staff, luxurious touches, and exclusive location on the busiest corner of Hyde Park make the Lanesborough a great luxury pick." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Considered one of London’s more historic luxury hotels, the Lanesborough was in fact redeveloped – impressively – only in 1991." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Deluxe hotel overlooking Hyde Park Corner. The stately neoclassical facade of the former St George’s hospital complements the ­opulent Regency-style interior."
Star Service Star Service
"Remains one of the permanent members on London's short list of stellar hotels, a blend of the traditional sophistication of the Dorchester with the consummate service and amenities of the Four Seasons." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This hotel is noted for having all the latest high-tech gadgetry --- cleverly concealed within a sea of mahogany furnishings."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A Georgian-style building overlooking Hyde Park, the Lanesborough maintains the elegance of an 18th-century private residence." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The Lanesborough is one of the city’s most regal hotels, not to mention an ideal base for exploring nearby Hyde Park, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Built in 1828 and located in the swankiest area of London, opposite Hyde Park and a 10-minute walk from Harrodshis Regency gem has been comprehensively and meticulously refurbished." Full review
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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."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Very trendy and up-to-the-minute hotel which is popular with theatrical and media folk. Cosmopolitan, tolerant, laid-back in style. 51 rooms."
Gayot Gayot
"Fans of minimalism steer clear of this one. But lovers of the weird and wonderful --- welcome!"
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Situated a stone’s throw from Regent’s Park in South Kensington, Blakes Hotel has attracted an A-List of celebrities since its 1981 opening." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Blakes Hotel is a five-pearl boutique property designed by actress-turned-designer Anouska Hempel." Full review
goop goop
"For a while, Blakes was GP’s home-away-from-home in London." Full review
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