Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London vs Dukes London
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Dukes Hotel scores slightly higher than Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Dukes Hotel scores 88 with recommendations from 13 publications such as Michelin Guide, Zagat and Jetsetter.
Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, London
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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
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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."
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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."
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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."
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Oyster
Luxury
"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."
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Dukes London
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35 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NY
From $537 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Bedrooms are now fresh and uncluttered and the atmosphere less starchy. The basement restaurant offers a modern menu, with dishes that are original in look and elaborate in construction."
Frommer's
"Sitting in the cozy bar at Dukes, with barman Alessandro mixing a martini while the gas lamps splutter into life in the courtyard outside, is one of the quintessential London experiences."
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Concierge
"You'll be seduced by this place as soon as you see its pretty doorway and cool, calm interiorit's like entering a grand old library, all hush but without the stuffiness."
Oyster
Luxury
"Dukes Hotel is a pricey, prestigious 90-room boutique delivering an updated take on classic English luxury."
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Star Service
"Service is a hallmark here, which is not surprising for a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World consortium. "
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Half of the rooms have been recently renovated, and these are the choice accommodations to request.