citizenM London BanksidevsThe Langham, London
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Langham, London ranks significantly higher than citizenM London Bankside. The Langham, London is ranked #14 in London with approval from 12 sources including Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and DK Eyewitness.
citizenM London Bankside
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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 Langham, London
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1C Portland Place, London W1B 1JA
From $452/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Now back to its best, with its famous Palm Court for afternoon tea, the stylish Artesian bar and bedrooms that are not without personality and elegance."
DK Eyewitness "The Langham was Europe’s first grand hotel when it opened in 1865 and still offers an ultraluxurious experience behind its sprawling Victorian facade."
Star Service "This hotel, once a mediocre Hilton, has improved immensely under Langham's Hong Kong owners, as it should given its bloodlines as London's first purpose-built hotel." Full review
Gayot "Oscar Wilde and Mark Twain were once guests, and it's still one of London's premium five-star hotels."
Travel + Leisure "The 380-room Victorian-era landmark... has recently been restored to its storied grandeur and brought into the 21st century with flat-screen TVs and wireless Internet in every room." Full review
BlackBook "Clearly one for those in search of hotels with years of history packed into every brick, and top quality service to boot."
Zagat "A few blocks from Oxford and Bond Street shopping, this chic Marylebone grande dame has hosted everyone from heads of state to celebs to corporate suits since opening in 1865."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The flagship of the Hong Kong-based Langham Hotels International, The Langham, London is also one of the city’s oldest grand hotels." Full review
Fodor's "Built in 1865, the Langham was the original luxury hotel in the city, all but inventing the very image of what a great London hotel looked like." Full review
Tablet19.4
"One of London’s original luxury hotels, the Langham opened in 1865, and was, at the time, the most opulent hotel in Europe. By the end of the Second World War it had closed, and was owned..." Full review
