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Belgraves - A Thompson Hotel
20 Chesham Place, London, England, UK
Neighborhood: Belgravia
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The old song did say that if you can make it in New York, you can make it anywhere — and it’s a proposition that’s been confirmed again and again by the Manhattan-born Thompson hotel group. For their latest test they’ve chosen London, another big-league luxury-boutique town, and in the neighborhood of Belgravia a setting that’s no stranger at all to high-end hospitality.
Belgraves aims to mix the local brand of luxury with their American-grown sensibility, and you’d have to say their British design team has hit the mark — the occasional decorative Union Jack proving almost superfluous. It’s perhaps a slightly darker, more mid-century look than many London luxury boutiques, a bit of a Mad Men influence, though with Sferra linens and Penhaligon’s bath products the comforts are quite up to local standards.
The library bar is the sort of private-public space that London does so well — not a hint of the velvet-rope scene that’s so common Stateside. An 80-seat restaurant aims to mix hotel guests with West London locals, and again, sights are set high; this is the embassy district, for one thing, and it’s not for nothing that nearby Sloane Square has become a byword for upper-class London. Time will tell whether Belgraves becomes a fixture on this landscape, but it’s clear early on that the Thompson group isn’t lacking for confidence.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Guaranteed 3pm late check-out
- One complimentary "on demand" movie in-room per stay
- Welcome Amenity on arrival
- 85 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 29 Guest Reviews
- Belgraves - A Thompson Hotel
- 20 Chesham Place
- London, England, UK
- Neighborhood: Belgravia
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour room service
- Adjoining rooms
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Boardroom
- Central air conditioning
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Shopping area nearby
- Valet parking (charges apply)
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
- Wine Cellar
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29 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Marwan
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
the location is great and the atmosphere very pleasant. the rooms are nicely designed.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Jonathan
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Modern hotel, friendly staff, great location
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Ryan
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
Overall design was nice. Generally, the service was good - although I have had better in London.
What the hotel could do better:
The rooms are really small. We found that with two people it felt extremely cramped, even by London standards.
