Kaya Great Northern HotelvsCorinthia London
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Corinthia Hotel London ranks slightly higher than Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Corinthia Hotel London ranks #22 in London with accolades from 14 sources like Afar Magazine, Star Service and Michelin Guide.
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King's Cross St Pancras Station, Pancras Road, London N1C 4TB
From $243/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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Lonely Planet "Rising like a phoenix from the ashes of the 'old' King's Cross – once the city's red light district – the Great Northern Hotel, with its curving brick facade, would make its 1854 incarnation proud." Full review
Zagat "Open since 1854, this elegant hotel within King's Cross Station retains its wrought-iron staircases and broad, curved corridors, though guestrooms are thoroughly modern."
Frommer's "Of all the major railway terminal hotels currently in operation in London, the Great Northern is the most distinct—and the smallest." Full review
Star Service "The grand sweeping curve of the hotel is still at the hub of Europe's railway network and is just a few steps from U.K. and international Eurostar rail terminals." Full review
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"The 91 rooms, with sash windows and vintage Farrow & Bell Shades, are elegant and contemporary, and a few of the bathrooms have roll-top bathtubs." Full review
Time Out "From the swanky lighting and the hand crafted furniture to the sleek decoration, everything about the Great Northern Hotel oozes glamour and sophistication." Full review
Michelin Guide "King’s Cross has come a long way in recent years, from a somewhat reluctant travel hub for the north side of Central London to a proper neighborhood in its own right, complete with..." Full review
Tablet "King’s Cross has come a long way in recent years, from a somewhat reluctant travel hub for the north side of Central London to a proper neighborhood in its own right, complete with..." Full review
Time Out "Railway enthusiasts will think this Victorian hotel in King’s Cross is heaven – everyone else should appreciate it as a stylish oasis of calm in a busy area" Full review
Time Out "Now an immensely comfortable and relatively good-value boutique hotel, the Great Northern Hotel was once a baby of the railway age. It was built in 1854."
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Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2BD
From $616/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Tasteful, immaculately finished bedrooms are some of the largest in town; suites come with butlers."
Fodor's "A star in the firmament of new hotels that have opened in London in this decade, the Corinthia is design heaven-on-earth, with levels of service that make anyone feel like a VIP." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A beyond opulent 294-room hotel in a vast Belle Époque building formerly occupied by the Ministry of Defence." Full review
Star Service "Corinthia has hit its stride almost immediately here, instantly propelling this address to London's most well-respected." Full review
Gayot "This gorgeous golden-sandstone hotel once housed 600 rooms, which were knocked through to create 294 bedrooms and 45 suites --- some of the largest accommodations in the city."
Travel + Leisure "A staggering $488 million went into the purchase and restoration of this former Ministry of Defense headquarters south of Trafalgar Square." Full review
Zagat "Contemporary opulence meets Victorian grandeur at this circa-1885 luxury property in the heart of London that's been given a sleek contemporary makeover."
Lonely Planet "With hotels from Malta to St Petersburg, the Corinthia group's crown jewel is this grand Victorian property in Whitehall." Full review
goop "Tastefully decorated and full of fresh-cut flowers, The Corinthia is all about understated glamour." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "With a four-story spa, the finest of fine dining and its own Harrods boutique, the Corinthia Hotel London is a luxurious location in the heart of the British capital." Full review
