The Berkeley vs St Martins Lane London
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Berkeley ranks marginally higher than St Martins Lane London Hotel. The Berkeley has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 15 sources such as Star Service, 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."
St Martins Lane London
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45 St Martin's Lane, London WC2N 4HX
From $240 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Unique and stylish, from the starkly modern lobby to the state-of-the-art bedrooms."
Insight Guides
"Designed by Phillippe Starck, and still the most fashionable hotel in London."
Time Out
"There’s still much to be impressed by: the all-white bedrooms have comfortable minimalism down to a T."
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DK Eyewitness
"An outpost of New York-based Morgans Hotel Group, the St. Martins has been a flagship of the boutique-hotel wave, with eye-popping design by style guru Philippe Starck."
Star Service
"Three blocks east of Leicester Square and three blocks west of Covent Garden , this hotel is operated by the trusted Morgans Hotel Group although it has different owners."
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The custom-built entertainment centers house flat-screen plasma TVs, CD players, and both DVD players and VCRs. More than 1,500 movies can be requested from the hotel's library.