Hotel 41vsBrown's Hotel
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Brown's Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel 41. Brown's Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with positive reviews from 19 reviews such as Not For Tourists, Travel + Leisure and Zagat.
Hotel 41 Show All Reviews
41 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0PS
From $340/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Smart and discreet... Comfortable bedrooms boast fireplaces and plenty of extras."
Concierge
"It "feels like an exclusive British club" at this brick and limestone Georgian building that once housed debutantes attending parties at nearby Buckingham Palace."
Fodor's
"Designer credentials and high-tech gadgets are everywhere in the impeccably coordinated black-and-white rooms." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This hotel, situated in a lovely old town house opposite Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews, almost feels like you’re staying in a private club." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A boutique hotel with the feel of a private club. Guests are assigned a personal butler for their stay."
Gayot
"For the central but quiet 41 hotel, premium service begins before guests have even set foot through the doors."
Zagat
"Champagne at check-in sets the tone at this luxury boutique hotel located down the block from Buckingham Palace."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"It’s residents only at Hotel 41, giving this snug establishment the feel of an exclusive members’ club; it’s a real home away from home in the heart of the British capital." Full review
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While the boutique hotel doesn’t offer a formal restaurant, you’ll have plenty to choose from in The Executive Lounge.
Travel + Leisure
"Luxury and a warm welcome greet guests to Hotel 41." Full review
Jetsetter
"Intimate boutique neighboring Buckingham Palace that channels a plush London club and sets a standard in service—without any of the stuffiness." Full review
Brown's Hotel Show All Reviews
33 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4BP
From $526/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Urbane and very British... with an illustrious past."
Concierge
"Reopened in December 2005 after a $30 million–plus overhaul, its future is now as bright as its past."
Fodor's
"Tongues wag, however, that even though it's one of the priciest of hotels, neither the interiors nor the service really add up the way they used to." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Brown's Hotel, located in prestigious Mayfair, is part of the luxurious Rocco Forte Collection." Full review
Time Out
"Brown’s was opened in 1837 by James Brown, butler to Romantic poet, hedonist and freedom-fighter Lord Byron." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This historic hotel... has undergone extensive refurbishment, which respects its heritage while introducing contemporary furniture, British art, and the latest technology."
Insight Guides
"A distinguished, very British hotel with 117 rooms and a smart Mayfair location. "
Star Service
"Consistently ranks as one of the most quintessentially English hotels around: genteel, historical and service-oriented, and offering...a superb Afternoon Tea." Full review
Gayot
"This collection of eleven Georgian townhouses, having undergone a sleek, £24 million refurbishment, remains a delightful, old-fashioned hotel with stained-glass windows and oak paneling."
Travel + Leisure
"Scottish tartan banquettes and British racing-green woolen armchairs abound, while the wood-paneled lounge evokes elegance without feeling old-fashioned." Full review