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The Dorchester vs The Ampersand Hotel
The Ampersand Hotel and The Dorchester are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Dorchester is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Ampersand Hotel. The Dorchester comes in at #11 in London with approval from 16 sources like BlackBook, Michelin Guide and Not For Tourists.
The Dorchester
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53 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 1QA
From $499 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Luxury hotel on a grand scale offering every possible facility."
Frommer's
"Few hotels have the time-honored experience of "the Dorch," which has maintained a tradition of fine comfort and cuisine since it opened in 1931."
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Concierge
"Like its sisters, the Meurice and Plaza Athénée in Paris and the Beverly Hills Hotel in L.A., this is as grand as a hotel gets."
Fodor's
"Few hotels this opulent manage to be as personable as the Dorchester, which opened in 1939 and boasts a prime Park Lane location with unparalleled glamour."
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Time Out
"A Park Lane fixture since 1931, the Dorchester is thoroughly, opulently classical."
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The Ampersand Hotel
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10 Harrington Road, London SW7 3ER
From $285 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"The hotel follows a scientific beat in its design ethos, incorporating themes from botany, astronomy and music that are reflective of the numerous museums in this part of town."
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Gayot
"At the Ampersand Hotel, guests will find 111 thoughtfully decorated boutique rooms and suites in several varieties and styles."
Zagat
"The eclectic decor in this modern Kensington boutique hotel melds luxury with eccentric chic, with room themes inspired by local landmarks such as the Natural History Museum."
Fodor's
"A sense of style emanates from every surface of this sumptuous hotel in the heart of Kensington."
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Lonely Planet
"Housed in the old Norfolk Hotel building, a light, fresh and bubbly feel fills the new Ampersand."
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