The Stafford London vs Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Stafford London ranks significantly higher than Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London. The Stafford London is ranked #7 in London with recommendations from 15 publications including Rough Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Stafford London
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16-18 St. James's Place, London SW1A 1NJ
From $284 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide
"Provides high-class boutique style in the main building, and even more indulgence in the Carriage House, a row of beautifully converted eighteenth-century stables."
Michelin Guide
"The bedrooms of this 'country house in the city' are divided between the main house, converted 18C stables and more modern mews."
Fodor's
"This is a rare find: a posh hotel that's equal parts elegance and friendliness, and it's in one of the few peaceful spots in the area, down a small lane behind Piccadilly."
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DK Eyewitness
"This long-established town house hotel near Green Park has won a slew of awards and spends more than £1 million a year keeping up its refined period-style interior."
Gayot
"Having undergone a £6 million renovation, this hotel's first-floor reception, lounges, guest rooms and restaurant emerged looking sleeker and sexier than ever."
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London
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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."
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Star Service
"Its Gothic revival Victorian structure looms over arrivals, and in scale can only be compared to the Renaissance St. Pancras. "
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Travel + Leisure
"Zen is the mantra at this luxurious, Asian-inflected haven that’s consistently regarded as one of the world’s best hotels."
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