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Knightsbridge Hotel
10 Beaufort Gardens, London, England, UK
Neighborhood: Knightsbridge
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The Knightsbridge Hotel is the perfect modestly priced entrée into one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the world. In fact the Knightsbridge is the ideal shopper’s hotel, a sort of junior version of its sisters, Covent Garden and Charlotte Street, with a correspondingly lower nightly rate, leaving plenty of room on the credit cards for expeditions to Harrods and Harvey Nichols, as well as the shops of Sloane Street and Brompton Cross.
Though the building, on a quiet wooded cul-de-sac, is classic Georgian townhouse, the interiors are inventive, as we’ve come to expect from Tim and Kit Kemp. Tired country house clichés be damned—here you’ll find a lobby full of modern artworks, an African-themed drawing room, where cozy armchairs huddle round the fireplace, and a soft pastel-toned library, complete with honor bar.
Guest rooms are impressive as well, decorated in a similar eclectic style, lighter and airier than you might expect, with rich fabrics, luxe furnishings and thick canopy beds. The bathrooms are a vision in granite and oak, with deep cast iron tubs and the obligatory Molton Brown bath products. These rooms are fit for business as well, with writing desks, private safes and high-speed internet access.
There’s no restaurant, in keeping with the relative minimalism of the Knightsbridge, just room service, and breakfast served in the sitting rooms. You won’t mind, though, as you’re here to enjoy the neighborhood, not the lobby. Any number of dining options are to be had in the immediate area, and did we mention the shopping? If there’s a drawback at all, it’s that once you get used to staying here, you may begin to fantasize that you could actually live here. For those of us who are not yet in the market for a home in Chelsea, though, there’s always the Knightsbridge.
How to get there:
The Knightsbridge Hotel is a 7-minute walk from the Knightsbridge tube station. 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, Knightsbridge 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
- One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
- Complimentary welcome gift upon arrival
- 44 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 107 Guest Reviews
- Knightsbridge Hotel
- 10 Beaufort Gardens
- London, England, UK
- Neighborhood: Knightsbridge
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Central air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Room service
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
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107 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Ann
- Stayed June 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The bathrooms. Spacious, warm, lovely toiletries. Seriously, is there anything more wonderful than arriving in London and taking a proper soak? No. The room was small, but completely lovely, wonderful closet, very nice amenities. I would absolutely stay here again.
What the hotel could do better:
The WiFi signal is quite weak, and I think it's so strange to charge for it in this day and age.
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- Yee Ling
- Stayed May 2011
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The bathroom was well fitted, bedroom was well furnished, and the Honesty bar was wonderful.
What the hotel could do better:
Complimentary wi-fi, at least in the common areas. Or a desktop in common area where guests can look for information quickly before heading out. Fine if they want to charge for internet if using from room, but I strongly think common areas should be made complimentary.
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- Jeremy
- Stayed February 2011
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Everything! Love the décor, exceedingly comfortable, staff friendly and helpful. All in all fantastic, as we have come to expect from all Firmdale hotels.
What the hotel could do better:
Would have loved a gym/fitness room on site.
