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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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- Will
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Classic Thompson style
What the hotel could do better:
Beds were not incredibly comfortable which was surprising for a brand new hotel
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- Noela
- Stayed April 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
the staff were all extremely helpful and seemed to enjoy their jobs. There was no pretentiousness
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Johan
- Stayed February 2013
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
It's in keeping with the Smythe in NYC. Reception staff and concierge were excellent and very helpful.
What the hotel could do better:
There was not a single vegetarian option on the entire dinner menu. When I enquired I was told that I could request something. I really don't feel like sitting in a restaurant and concocting my own meal. There were only six guests in total, at 21.30, and the two staff members were clearly keen to clear the restaurant as early as possible. A smile from them would not have gone amiss.
We had the same cold reception and poor service from different staff at breakfast.
