"The Rosewood London has brought a neglected Edwardian pile back to life—the Mirror Room is fabulous—but it’s also helped put Holborn back on the map for Londoners. The most fun you might have at this hotel is with your entrances and exits—both require skipping across an expansive cobblestone courtyard formerly used for horse-drawn carriages, a reminder of the hotel’s grand origins. The vibe here is unrestrained luxury for traditional taste buds: Communal spaces are all marble and mahogany with a neutral color palette, and the crowd is a mature, tasteful set with plenty of cash to spare. There are four restaurants, but the one meal you really shouldn’t miss is that quintessentially British dish, a pie, consumed on a plump red banquette seat in the Holborn Dining Room." - Nicholas DeRenzo, CNT Editors
