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Cadogan Hotel
75 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, London, England, UK
Neighborhood: Knightsbridge
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It doesn’t get much more picture-book English, much more posh turn-of-the-century London, than this: the Cadogan Hotel, on Sloane Square in Knightsbridge, just around the corner from Harrod’s, down the road from Harvey Nicks, and a (very muscular) stone’s throw from Hyde Park. This is where Oscar Wilde was arrested for indecency, and though it was the beginning of a bit of a bad patch for him, it doesn’t have to be for you — you can still book his old room, number 118, and see how things turn out.
These days it’s owned by the Spain-based Franklyn group, but under their tenure it certainly hasn’t gone Continental. There’ve been some pretty extensive renovations, and rather an influx of Louis-the-something armchairs, but the effect is more a thorough spit-and-polish than a complete re-imagining.
Rooms hang on to their Edwardian charm in varying degrees, but all have been modernized, outfitted with all today’s luxury must-haves, from LCD televisions to top-shelf bathroom amenities. Downstairs there’s Langtry’s, the fine-dining restaurant, named for a former Cadogan resident and mistress to Edward VII, as well as a splendid afternoon tea in the old drawing room.
How to get there:
The Cadogan Hotel is a 7-minute walk from both the Knightsbridge and Sloane Square tube stations. If you’re arriving from Heathrow Airport, the most convenient transfer option to central London is the Heathrow Express train, which leaves Heathrow Airport every 15 minutes and takes 15 minutes to arrive at Paddington Station. One-way fares are available from £18 and round-trip fares from £32. By black cab, the Cadogan is approximately a 45-minute ride from Heathrow Airport (depending on traffic) and can cost upwards of £50.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Guaranteed 4pm check-out
- Complimentary continental breakfast per guest (max 2 guests) a value of £15 per person per day
- One complimentary cocktail or glass of champagne per guest (max 2 guests)
- Complimentary Bottled Water (£5 per person)
- 65 Rooms
- Style: Traditional Elegance
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 25 Guest Reviews
- Cadogan Hotel
- 75 Sloane Street, Knightsbridge
- London, England, UK
- Neighborhood: Knightsbridge
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour medical assistance
- 24 hour room service
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- Golf nearby
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Wake-up service
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25 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Hugh
- Stayed December 2011
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
Hotel was fine but the heating stopped working and the radiators made horrendous noises!!
What the hotel could do better:
Perhaps a soft upgrade is in order
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- chemin
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Bang for the buck; location; service
What the hotel could do better:
Stayed here due to the best promotional rate i've ever seen in my life. Seriously. Thought that, given the amazing rate, we'd be stuck in a cracker box room -- not so! Our room was giant and luxurious. The staff treated us as if we were high-paying guests and were helpful, kind and accommodating. The location is the best i've stayed in yet in London. Definitely not a "luxury" hotel by most standards, as there's no spa, etc. However, it was a great experience and I highly recommend.
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- Nancy
- Stayed September 2011
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
Very friendly bellman
What the hotel could do better:
This hotel was way overpriced. My very tiny room had an open window with a AC tube running outside, a 27-inch flat screen with mainly snowy reception. The elevator often didn't run because guests didn't close the gate, resulting in my having to haul baggage down 5 flights of stairs on checkout. No coffee pot in the room, a faulty shower tap. I would never consider this hotel again.
