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The Hoxton, Shoreditch vs The Royal Horseguards
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Hoxton, Shoreditch scores slightly better than The Royal Horseguards. The Hoxton, Shoreditch is ranked #19 in London with approval from 14 reviews such as Rough Guide, Frommer's and Star Service.
The Hoxton, Shoreditch
Rough Guide
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
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81 Great Eastern Street, London EC2A 3HU
From $178 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"A fittingly happening spot in this über-hip neighbourhood, with modern but warm public spaces – all exposed brick and burnished metal – and comfy boutique rooms."
Concierge
"For those who thrive on Hoxton's galleries, garment wholesalers, hip clubs, and swank bar-restos... this is a second home."
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Avoid the high tourist months of June and July.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is hands down the best hotel deal in London."
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Time Out
"Famous for its low rates (including some publicity-garnering £1-a-night rooms), the Hoxton deserves credit for many other things."
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DK Eyewitness
"Hoxton has been one of London’s trendiest areas in the last few years, and it fittingly has the city’s hippest hotel, with small but inventively styled rooms with plenty of technology."
The Royal Horseguards
Frommer's
Time Out
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
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2 Whitehall Court, London SW1A 2EJ
From $187 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Set in the grandeur of the one-time National Liberal Club, with sweeping views all along the Thames, the Royal Horseguards is fairybook London."
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Time Out
"It’s immaculately clean, ‘classic but modern’ in style, with welcoming staff."
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Star Service
"The Royal Horseguards is one of the best in its class, an upper-midrange commercial hotel geared to those seeking something unique, colored with history and Victorian decor."
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Gayot
"The Royal Horseguards Hotel Review: Between Whitehall and the River Thames, this stately building... still retains a private feel with a discreet rear entrance."
Zagat
"Overlooking the Thames, this historic Victorian luxury hotel served as HQ for the Secret Service during World War I and has hosted many a statesman and politician over the years."
