South Kensington
By Staff Writer, écoute moi g
South Kensington is an excellent place to put up for the tourist in London with its polished and refined culture, mind-blowing food , lively and glamorous shops which are all nearby and within the reach.
One hotel puts itself front and centre of the pack is The Kensington Hotel is set in a beautiful period building. The property has a white facade, but as the guests walk in on Queen’s Gate guests they find the lobby colorful and inviting. A Street lined with equally grand properties, is a five-star venue that – in a city with some extremely stiff competition – does luxury very well indeed. The property has been recently refurbished and is furnished throughout, consists of a spacious reception room with wood floors and doors leading to a spacious South facing roof terrace, fully fitted kitchen equipped with all essentials leading to a lovely rear balcony. The abundance of comfy chairs, warm fireplaces, and cozy sofas makes the drawing room a nice spot for afternoon tea. This is a romantic hotel, where you can expect petals in bathtubs and mood lighting. It’s a wonderful choice for couples and business people.
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The Kensington is part of the Doyle Collection, a group of eight luxury hotels around the globe. A classy, four-and-a-half pearl property that has 150 rooms, this hotel is comfortable and contemporary with a chic location in the well-heeled neighbourhood after which it’s named. Guest rooms are beautifully decorated with plump chairs for relaxing and four-poster beds. Some of the rooms only have baths, but you can opt for a shower/bath combination when booking. Where the Kensington falls short is in its lack of extensive spa facilities.
Around the corner from South Kensington tube and minutes away from London’s top museums. Superbly located around the corner from the South Kensington tube station, Kensington Hotel is within walking distance of the lovely Kensington Gardens. Hyde Park is only an eight-minute tube ride away and it’s a 10-minute bus ride to Harrods. The Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and Victoria and Albert museums are all just several minutes’ away by foot. Heathrow Airport is a bit more than 30 minutes west by car with no traffic or 45 minutes by public transport, while Gatwick Airport is about an hour south by car or tube.
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Guest rooms have high ceilings, pretty curtains, large beds, and spacious marble bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs. Bathrooms are fully stocked and include toiletries, manicure kits, and boxes of branded cosmetics. Some of the rooms have TVs in the bathrooms. Flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and Nespresso coffee machines come standard, and rooms with bay windows have views of the London cityscape. Plates of fruit and vases full of fresh red roses are a welcome touch. A thermos of steaming tea and two slices of cake are part of the turn-down service.
If you book the Kensington Suite, expect 1930s Murano chandeliers, blue velvet trimmings, classy slate-gray bedding, a sumptuous circular day bed, and a television inside a mirror. There are two boardrooms for business meetings at The Kensington; the theater-style space can hold up to 50 people, while the antique boardroom holds 30. The hotel is eco-friendly and thus The Kensington chooses food from local producers, making sure there are recycling baskets in various spaces and that low light emissions are used, relying on natural light to flood the boardrooms.
South Kensington
The Town House, the hotel’s restaurant and bar, opened after our visit. The gym is small but well-equipped with a range of cardiovascular machines and free weights. Bathroom products belong to the Aromatherapy Associates brand and are featured in common areas, in addition to guest rooms. There’s also a dedicated spa treatment room open from morning to midnight, with in-room massages and manicures upon request.
A classic elegant atmosphere awaits you in our Studio Suite with magnificent velvet armchairs and an incredible four-poster bed for maximum comfort, providing you with the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of central London at our luxury hotel in South Kensington which decorated in heritage shades, our Luxury Studio Suites at The Kensington hotel offer an exquisite blend of period charm and modern comfort, sumptuous velvet armchairs and chic designer lighting. At 366ft2/34m2 (average) these exclusive enclaves more than live up to their name.
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The elegant streets of South Kensington are home to some of the finest museums in the world. This is one of the more exclusive neighbourhoods in London, the kind of place where, if you have to ask how much a townhouse is selling for, you can’t afford it. This region offers a good mix of hotels from budget to luxury.
Victoria and Albert Museum which is a walking distance from hotel. Museum of the decorative arts, including furniture, jewellery, carpets, sculpture, reliquaries, prints, Dress Collection, and more. Free guided tours. One of the world’s great museums. The museum has so much to offer that anyone can be hooked for days.
Launched in February 2016, The K Bar is inspired by the sophisticated atmosphere of a gentlemen’s club. Deep grained oak panelling line the space which is softened by racing green and royal blue upholstery. Dimly lit lighting and accents of polished brass create a warm and inviting space.
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An impressive bar front with leather panelling and a rich green marble top accompanies a polished brass back bar display and bespoke wine fridges. Serving the finest cocktails whilst offering effortless decadence in the heart of the Royal Borough.
Our Bar Manager has put together a cocktail list with unique recipes created to demonstrate how food and drink go so well together. Set in the heart of one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods, The K Bar is set within The Kensington’s prime location on the corner of two of London’s iconic thoroughfares, Queen’s Gate and the Old Brompton Road.
Although we love all of your little ones and are delighted to have them in the hotel, we would love to give our guests the opportunity to let their hair down, so we politely request no under 18s in The K Bar.
South Kensington
Located in the heart of South Kensington, Town House at The Kensington is a rare and restful blend of deep heritage and uncluttered modern calm. The Study, a light-infused and classically designed drawing room with charming detail, accommodates private dinners up to 20 guests, and buffets, cocktail receptions and canapé events up to 30 guests. Town House is the perfect venue for your party. Accessed via the hotel or its own private entrance on Manson Place, Town House embodies the ambiance of a traditional private members club with the attention to detail of a luxury hotel, providing the perfect environment your party needs.