The London EDITIONvsCOMO The Halkin, London
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The London EDITION ranks marginally better than COMO The Halkin, London. The London EDITION comes in at #24 in London with approval from 11 reviewers including Frommer's, Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
The London EDITION
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10 Berners Street, London W1T 3NP
From $365/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Tablet19.2
"The London EDITION is a row of old Georgian townhouses on Berners Street in Fitzrovia, renovated and given the luxury-boutique treatment by some of the biggest players in the game." Full review
Gayot "The hotel's eclectic, sophisticated character makes it a choice location for a get-together over drinks or a polished home away from home."
Zagat "This Ian Schrager–designed hotel in Fitzrovia features grand Victorian public spaces, contemporary guestrooms and upscale Modern British cuisine."
Fodor's "A solidly bohemian air permeates this handsome new hotel in the heart of Fitzrovia, which opened to much fanfare in the fall of 2013." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The hotel, along with being perhaps London’s most stylish redoubt right now, is home to the Punch Room, one of the hottest clubs in town." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"From the outside, The London Edition looks like a period Georgian hotel with its columned portico and intricate moldings." Full review
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To be sure, The London Edition leaves its Georgian heritage at that door and sweeps you through its grand lobby bar to a minimalist black reception desk, lit with chunky candles.
Travel + Leisure "Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager has been taking his magic touch from nightclubs to hotels as of late, notably seen in the Fitzrovia hotel London Edition." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "From its swoon-worthy design to their flawless service, it’s a stay that we wished would never end. We’d have happily moved in." Full review
Time Out "A five-star hotel on Berners Street, Fitzrovia. " Full review
Afar Magazine "A celebrity favorite, with all the attendant publicity that brings." Full review
COMO The Halkin, London
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5 Halkin St., Belgravia, London SW1X 7DJ
From $438/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "A luxury boutique hotel where elegant, East-meets-West minimalism prevails. Service is superb."
Michelin Guide "London's first boutique hotel... everything at the touch of a button."
Concierge "Each floor at this hotel near Hyde Park was inspired by the five elements. "Very modern rooms" have pale-cream fabrics, wood veneers, and "excellent marble bathrooms"."
Tablet19.2
"Many of the world’s most stylish hotels are heavy on the public spaces... while relegating the paying guests to cramped, uninspired rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Modern comforts meet Eastern serenity at this gracious luxury hotel."
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Be sure to have a meal at Nahm, it’s the only Michelin-starred Thai restaurant outside Thailand.
BlackBook "With just 41 rooms, the Halkin by COMO is one of London's original boutique hotels, but what it lacks in mass in makes up for in service and amenities."
Zagat "Set behind a Georgian-style facade, this Belgravia boutique hotel features modern, cream-toned rooms and suites with marble bathrooms."
Jetsetter "Hidden at the end of a residential street in Belgravia, the Halkin is one of London's original boutique hotels. Grand yet intimate, its slick, restrained design, world class Thai..." Full review
Star Service "This place is perfect for those who wish to stay out of the limelight while enjoying exquisite tranquil rooms and fine service in a quiet location. " Full review
Gayot "One of the first designer hotels to spring up in London, The Halkin still comes as something of a surprise."
