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The Lanesborough vs The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell

Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, The Lanesborough scores slightly better than The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell. The Lanesborough is ranked #31 in London with approval from 14 reviews like Jetsetter, Oyster and Gayot.

The Lanesborough
The Lanesborough
8 / 10
Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
From $649 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Lavishly appointed rooms with impressive technological extras."
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you're willing to spend, spend, spend, this hotel is for you." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"An excellent staff, luxurious touches, and exclusive location on the busiest corner of Hyde Park make the Lanesborough a great luxury pick." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Considered one of London’s more historic luxury hotels, the Lanesborough was in fact redeveloped – impressively – only in 1991." Full review
Insight Guides 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 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." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This hotel is noted for having all the latest high-tech gadgetry --- cleverly concealed within a sea of mahogany furnishings."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A Georgian-style building overlooking Hyde Park, the Lanesborough maintains the elegance of an 18th-century private residence." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 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." Full review
Star Service 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." Full review
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The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell
8 / 10
49-50 St John's Square, London, England
From $264 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A 13-bedroom Georgian townhouse hotel in Clerkenwell, with a cool cocktail lounge. Rooms range in size from “crash pad” to a large suite. Contemporary style and comfort."
Gayot Gayot
"Long-awaited from the owners of The Zetter Hotel, this quirky old house in leafy Clerkenwell is just over the road from the mother ship and exceeds all expectations."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"In many ways, the Zetter Townhouse is the quintessential British hotel: quiet and unobtrusive from the outside, playful and witty within." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A quirky 13-room bolt-hole comprising two Georgian town houses on a cobblestone square in Clerkenwell." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The 13 rooms are uniquely decorated in period style, but with witty touches such as headboards made from reclaimed fairground carousels." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The Zetter Townhouse is a snug boutique hotel in Clerkenwell." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"A laid-back luxury hotel, with dramatic shabby-chic decor by designer Russell Sage and a cocktail bar with curious concoctions from Britain's past." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Quirky, Victorian-inspired boutique in Clerkenwell, home to one of London’s best cocktail lounges." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale property embraces a throwback Victoriana style with vintage furnishings, quaint works of art, and quirky curiosities at every turn." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Upstairs, rooms are the definition of cosy, with extra blankets and hot water bottles in knitted covers on the Egyptian cotton sheets of four-poster beds." Full review
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