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Brown's Hotel vs The Ampersand Hotel

The Ampersand Hotel and Brown's Hotel are both praised by experts. On balance, Brown's Hotel scores significantly better than The Ampersand Hotel. Brown's Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 92 with approval from 19 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Bon Appétit.

Brown's Hotel
Brown's Hotel
9 / 10
33 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London W1S 4BP
From $526 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Urbane and very British... with an illustrious past."
Concierge Concierge
"Reopened in December 2005 after a $30 million–plus overhaul, its future is now as bright as its past."
Fodor's 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 Oyster
Luxury
"Brown's Hotel, located in prestigious Mayfair, is part of the luxurious Rocco Forte Collection." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Brown’s was opened in 1837 by James Brown, butler to Romantic poet, hedonist and freedom-fighter Lord Byron." Full review
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The Ampersand Hotel
The Ampersand Hotel
8 / 10
10 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ER
From $285 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"The hotel follows a scientific beat in its design ethos, incorporating themes from botany, astronomy and music that are reflective of the numerous museums in this part of town." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"At the Ampersand Hotel, guests will find 111 thoughtfully decorated boutique rooms and suites in several varieties and styles."
Zagat Zagat
"The eclectic decor in this modern Kensington boutique hotel melds luxury with eccentric chic, with room themes inspired by local landmarks such as the Natural History Museum."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A sense of style emanates from every surface of this sumptuous hotel in the heart of Kensington." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Housed in the old Norfolk Hotel building, a light, fresh and bubbly feel fills the new Ampersand." Full review
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