The Berkeley vs South Place Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, The Berkeley scores marginally better than South Place Hotel. The Berkeley ranks #29 in London with accolades from 15 publications like Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Concierge.
The Berkeley
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Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL
From $398 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide
"Discreet and rejuvenated hotel with rooftop pool and opulently decorated bedrooms."
Frommer's
"The Berkeley's winning formula remains intact -- a classic Art Deco grand hotel but with the kind of understated, helpful service that sets it apart from stuffier neighbors."
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Request one of the refurbished rooms; some of the older units are looking a little tired.
Concierge
"The Berkeley's Knightsbridge location... has firmly established it as one of the most fashionable hotel addresses in London."
Fodor's
"Convenient for Knightsbridge shopping, the very elegant Berkeley is known for its renowned restaurants and luxuries that culminate—literally—in a splendid penthouse swimming pool."
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DK Eyewitness
"Not the best-known of London’s luxury hotels, rebuilt in the 1970s, but the Berkeley offers an exceptional range of opulent services."
South Place Hotel
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3 South Place, London EC2M 2AF
From $257 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Designed by Allies and Morrison of London and aimed at business travelers, interiors are lined with luxe materials in sober colors... and jazzed up with colorful furniture and clever lighting."
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Gayot
"This centrally located, 80-room hotel resides close to busy Moorgate and Liverpool Street metro stations."
BlackBook
"From the conspirators behind the late Great Eastern Hotel (now an Andaz), South Place Hotel is set to be a magnet for East London's most unfailingly hip."
Zagat
"Conran-designed interiors and notable eating and drinking options are highlights of this hip City hotel (the first from restaurateurs D&D London)."
Oyster
Luxury
"This hip boutique hotel owned by the high-profile D D restaurant group exudes stylish luxury, with impeccable design elements and dark, sexy public spaces."
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