The Lanesborough vs The Ritz London
The Ritz London and The Lanesborough are both praised by experts. Overall, The Ritz London scores slightly higher than The Lanesborough. The Ritz London comes in at #10 in London with endorsements from 14 sources including Travel + Leisure, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
The Lanesborough
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Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
From $649 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Lavishly appointed rooms with impressive technological extras."
Fodor's
"If you're willing to spend, spend, spend, this hotel is for you."
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Oyster
Luxury
"An excellent staff, luxurious touches, and exclusive location on the busiest corner of Hyde Park make the Lanesborough a great luxury pick."
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Time Out
"Considered one of London’s more historic luxury hotels, the Lanesborough was in fact redeveloped – impressively – only in 1991."
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Insight Guides
"Deluxe hotel overlooking Hyde Park Corner. The stately neoclassical facade of the former St George’s hospital complements the opulent Regency-style interior."
Star Service
"Remains one of the permanent members on London's short list of stellar hotels, a blend of the traditional sophistication of the Dorchester with the consummate service and amenities of the Four Seasons."
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Gayot
"This hotel is noted for having all the latest high-tech gadgetry --- cleverly concealed within a sea of mahogany furnishings."
Travel + Leisure
"A Georgian-style building overlooking Hyde Park, the Lanesborough maintains the elegance of an 18th-century private residence."
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Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The Lanesborough is one of the city’s most regal hotels, not to mention an ideal base for exploring nearby Hyde Park, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge."
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Star Service
"Built in 1828 and located in the swankiest area of London, opposite Hyde Park and a 10-minute walk from Harrodshis Regency gem has been comprehensively and meticulously refurbished."
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The Ritz London
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150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR
From $647 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Michelin Guide
"World famous... lavishly appointed and luxurious rooms."
Concierge
"One of the world's famous hotels... opened in 1906, and is quite as lovely as it was in its first heyday—thanks largely to more than ten years of sympathetic private ownership."
Time Out
"If you like the idea of a world where jeans and trainers are banned and jackets must be worn by gentlemen when dining (the requirement is waived for breakfast), the Ritz is for you."
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DK Eyewitness
"A byword for pampering luxury since it opened in 1906, the Ritz continues to win awards for superior all-round service."
Star Service
"The Ritz's clientele is composed of a comic, age-old dichotomy of jet-setting billionaires and splurging romantics. "
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Gayot
"Built in 1906 by César Ritz, The Ritz London stands proud as the bastion of grand luxury and opulence."
Travel + Leisure
"Designed in a French-chateau style and opened in 1906, The Ritz London neighbors Green Park and Buckingham Palace."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Located in the heart of the city, The Ritz London is one of the most iconic hotels in the world, first opened in 1906 by Swiss hotelier César Ritz."
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Frommer's
"Few hotels can say that they've entered everyday language, but the Ritz has become synonymous with luxury."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This 136-room caravanserai has a spectacular position overlooking Green Park and is supposedly the Royal Family’s home away from home."
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