Kaya Great Northern HotelvsHotel 41
Both Hotel 41 and Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel 41 ranks slightly better than Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Hotel 41 has a TripExpert Score of 88 with positive reviews from 14 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
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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
"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
"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."
"Of all the major railway terminal hotels currently in operation in London, the Great Northern is the most distinct—and the smallest." Full review
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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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41 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0PS
From $340/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Smart and discreet... Comfortable bedrooms boast fireplaces and plenty of extras."
"It "feels like an exclusive British club" at this brick and limestone Georgian building that once housed debutantes attending parties at nearby Buckingham Palace."
"Designer credentials and high-tech gadgets are everywhere in the impeccably coordinated black-and-white rooms." Full review
"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
"A boutique hotel with the feel of a private club. Guests are assigned a personal butler for their stay."
"For the central but quiet 41 hotel, premium service begins before guests have even set foot through the doors."
"Champagne at check-in sets the tone at this luxury boutique hotel located down the block from Buckingham Palace."
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"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.
"Luxury and a warm welcome greet guests to Hotel 41." Full review
"Wood-panelled walls and a black and white checkered floor make for a striking entrance hall at this swanky 5-star hotel, which is a mixture of stylish, monochrome decor and high-quality furnishings." Full review