Kaya Great Northern HotelvsMandarin Oriental Hyde Park London
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is the choice of most writers compared to Great Northern Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London comes in at #36 in London with endorsements from 14 publications such as Wallpaper, Fodor's and Star Service.
Kaya Great Northern Hotel
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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 "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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66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA
From $619/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "This classic international hotel, with its striking facade, remains one of London's grandest."
Concierge "The expanding Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is bringing out the best in this Edwardian pile, which now has the amenities to match its splendid location."
Fodor's "The Mandarin Oriental welcomes you with one of the most exuberantly Victorian facades in town, then fast-forwards you to high-trend modern London." Full review
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"Like any Mandarin it’s astonishingly luxurious, impeccably staffed, and not at all hard on the eyes." Full review
Star Service "Its Gothic revival Victorian structure looms over arrivals, and in scale can only be compared to the Renaissance St. Pancras. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Zen is the mantra at this luxurious, Asian-inflected haven that’s consistently regarded as one of the world’s best hotels." Full review
BlackBook "Rooms: grand not but gilded wooden furniture and superbly comfortable beds with pure Irish linen and Frette cotton sheets and bathrobes."
Zagat "Two celebrity chef restaurants... are a highlight of this luxury hotel where the elegant, English-style quarters feature views of Knightsbridge, an inner courtyard or Hyde Park."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"London is renowned for its time-honored luxury hotels, and the Edwardian masterpiece that houses Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is no exception." Full review
Afar Magazine "A dramatic brick façade forms the unmistakable face of Mandarin Oriental’s first and only outpost in London." Full review
