citizenM London BanksidevsThe Connaught
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Connaught is the choice of most writers compared to citizenM London Bankside. The Connaught comes in at 87 with accolades from 12 reviewers including Gayot, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
citizenM London Bankside
Lonely Planet
Gayot
Zagat
Frommer's
Oyster
Fodor's
EuroCheapo
Time Out Lonely Planet Fodor's
20 Lavington Street, London SE1 0NZ
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"If Citizen M had a motto, it would be 'less fuss, more comfort'." Full review
Gayot "Travelers seeking a stylish home base close to the Tate Modern will find satisfaction at this urban retreat."
Zagat "With a lobby featuring dozens of shapely pendant lights, sleek sofas and shelves filled with eclectic objects, it’s clear that this trendy Bankside hotel puts a big emphasis on design."
Frommer's "Its welcome concept of smart-and-stylish quarters without interference from groveling staff or added fees makes it the best casual choice in Southwark." Full review
Oyster4.0
"Offering striking modern decor in the heart of London’s Southwark area, CitizenM is a four-star boutique hotel that delivers an original hotel experience at a very competitive price." Full review
Fodor's "High concept, high tech and supertrendy, the CitizenM chain has a unique selling point—as much as possible is self-service." Full review
EuroCheapo Editor's Pick
"The first CitizenM in London this midrange option offers a slick and modern accommodations." Full review
Time Out "This casually stylish new-build is a superbly well-designed – and well-located – addition to London’s affordably chic hotels." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The hotel has done away with things it considers superfluous like room service and reception and instead has gone all out on mattresses and bedding, state-of-the-art technology" Full review
Fodor's "High-concept, high-tech, and supertrendy, this Dutch budget boutique minichain has a unique selling point—nearly everything at the hotel is self-service, and that includes check-in and..." Full review
The Connaught
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet
Tablet Time Out
DK Eyewitness
Star Service Gayot Show All Reviews
Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1K 2AL
From $530/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Michelin Guide "One of London's most famous hotels... retaining an elegant British feel."
Frommer's "Traditionalists opt for the Old Wing but we prefer the New Wing -- it's where the Connaught's mix of the old and new is most successful." Full review
Concierge "For those who enjoy being pampered, the staff-to-guest ratio of 3:1 ensures service with all the trimmings."
Fodor's "A huge favorite of the "we wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else" monied set since its opening in 1917, the Connaught has many dazzlingly modern compliments to its famously historic delights." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Connaught's impeccably decorated rooms offer refined luxury, combining the period features of its 1897 building with restrained contemporary furniture and art." Full review
Tablet19.2
"The Connaught is just one of a fraternity of clubby old grand hotels, any one of which would be by some distance the top hotel in just about any other town." Full review
Time Out "This isn’t the only hotel in London to provide butlers, but there can’t be many that offer ‘a secured gun cabinet room’ for hunting season." Full review
DK Eyewitness "One of Mayfair’s historic grand hotels, the Connaught has undergone an imaginative renovation, combining its historic features with contemporary gadgets and refined modern design."
Star Service "In the heart of Mayfair, near Grosvenor Square and overlooking Carlos Place, in a historic brick building abloom with flowers, this hotel is as British as the Union Jack." Full review
Gayot "Quintessential Englishness is the signature of this top London hotel."
