There's certainly no shortage of hotels of this type around this part of West London. The location offers easy access to central London but without the choke and bustle of being right in the center. While the fresh, modern yet homey lobby area with a small bar, and the bright breakfast room, set the Phoenix apart from its competitors, some of the rooms are very small and compact.
There's certainly no shortage of hotels of this type around this part of West London. The location offers easy access to central London but without the choke and bustle of being right in the center. While the fresh, modern yet homey lobby area with a small bar, and the bright breakfast room, set the Phoenix apart from its competitors, some of the rooms are very small and compact.
The Capital Hotel is a quintessentially upscale British boutique property set in a Victorian mansion in the affluent and swanky surrounds of Knightsbridge -- and is a two-minute walk from Harrods. Family-run since the '70s, the hotel certainly maintains a warm and welcoming vibe. Michelin-star dining is a highlight and a snug bar makes an ideal venue for an after-dinner Scotch. The 49 guest rooms are all traditionally-styled, some with a more contemporary bent and others verging on dowdy. Rooms and bathrooms are generally small. Those looking for a period boutique hotel can find it at the nearby Edwardian-era Draycott Hotel, which adds gas fires in theatrical themed rooms for about the same price.
The Capital Hotel is a quintessentially upscale British boutique property set in a Victorian mansion in the affluent and swanky surrounds of Knightsbridge -- and is a two-minute walk from Harrods. Family-run since the '70s, the hotel certainly maintains a warm and welcoming vibe. Michelin-star dining is a highlight and a snug bar makes an ideal venue for an after-dinner Scotch. The 49 guest rooms are all traditionally-styled, some with a more contemporary bent and others verging on dowdy. Rooms and bathrooms are generally small. Those looking for a period boutique hotel can find it at the nearby Edwardian-era Draycott Hotel, which adds gas fires in theatrical themed rooms for about the same price.
Located in the heart of Kensington, the Royal Garden Hotel is a busy and sleek luxury hotel that attracts diplomats and other high-profile guests. The 396 sophisticated and contemporary rooms are spacious, and have big flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and minibars. Some rooms have beautiful views overlooking Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, while all have upscale bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and Penhaligon's bath products. Hotel features include a 24-hour fitness center, a spa with a range of treatments, and two superb restaurants -- the ground-floor Park Terrace restaurant and the 10th-floor gourmet Chinese restaurant, Min Jiang, which has sweeping London views. There is also a great hotel bar, Bertie's Bar. For a Kensington hotel with period charm (and free breakfast), the Park International Hotel is a good alternative.
Located in the heart of Kensington, the Royal Garden Hotel is a busy and sleek luxury hotel that attracts diplomats and other high-profile guests. The 396 sophisticated and contemporary rooms are spacious, and have big flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and minibars. Some rooms have beautiful views overlooking Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, while all have upscale bathrooms with rainfall showerheads and Penhaligon's bath products. Hotel features include a 24-hour fitness center, a spa with a range of treatments, and two superb restaurants -- the ground-floor Park Terrace restaurant and the 10th-floor gourmet Chinese restaurant, Min Jiang, which has sweeping London views. There is also a great hotel bar, Bertie's Bar. For a Kensington hotel with period charm (and free breakfast), the Park International Hotel is a good alternative.
The 448-room Imperial Hotel London is a mid-range property situated across from Russell Square, within easy walking distance of the tube and the British Museum. Past its heyday, the Imperial may strike some visitors as behind the times, but charmingly so. It shares several eating and drinking spots with the attached President Hotel, including a coffee and candy shop plus multiple bars, such as the Art Deco style Atrium Bar, which features live jazz music some nights. Rooms have attractive wood finishes reminiscent of Art Deco style, but they're still somewhat underwhelming. All rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included in the rates, but there's no gym or wellness facilities. Travelers might prefer the attached President Hotel, whose rooms are more modern.
The 448-room Imperial Hotel London is a mid-range property situated across from Russell Square, within easy walking distance of the tube and the British Museum. Past its heyday, the Imperial may strike some visitors as behind the times, but charmingly so. It shares several eating and drinking spots with the attached President Hotel, including a coffee and candy shop plus multiple bars, such as the Art Deco style Atrium Bar, which features live jazz music some nights. Rooms have attractive wood finishes reminiscent of Art Deco style, but they're still somewhat underwhelming. All rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is included in the rates, but there's no gym or wellness facilities. Travelers might prefer the attached President Hotel, whose rooms are more modern.
The 18-room Park Hotel is a budget property situated in a Victorian townhouse in central London’s Pimlico area. The main selling point of this hotel (other than good value) is location: It's a five-minute walk from Pimlico Station, a nine-minute walk from Westminster Cathedral, and in easy walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and public transport. Rooms are on the small side, even by London standards, but they do have private en-suite bathrooms, electric kettles, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. The property has few extra features, but a free continental breakfast with a limited selection is offered in a bare-bones room each morning. The nearby Hanover Hotel Victoria has larger rooms and a little more ambiance, though it’s slightly pricier.
The 18-room Park Hotel is a budget property situated in a Victorian townhouse in central London’s Pimlico area. The main selling point of this hotel (other than good value) is location: It's a five-minute walk from Pimlico Station, a nine-minute walk from Westminster Cathedral, and in easy walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and public transport. Rooms are on the small side, even by London standards, but they do have private en-suite bathrooms, electric kettles, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. The property has few extra features, but a free continental breakfast with a limited selection is offered in a bare-bones room each morning. The nearby Hanover Hotel Victoria has larger rooms and a little more ambiance, though it’s slightly pricier.
There are 40 guest rooms at this value property set off London’s Euston Road. It’s a central and convenient location for visitors to the city as many bars, restaurants, and transport links are within a short walk. The guest rooms are basic but fresh and bright, with flat-screen TVs, but some rooms share a bathroom and are tiny. There are few facilities on-site, but Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, a good breakfast is included, and guests can use the private gardens and tennis courts opposite the hotel. It’s worth comparing with the nearby Premier Inn London Euston which is a similar price and has a restaurant and bar on-site.
There are 40 guest rooms at this value property set off London’s Euston Road. It’s a central and convenient location for visitors to the city as many bars, restaurants, and transport links are within a short walk. The guest rooms are basic but fresh and bright, with flat-screen TVs, but some rooms share a bathroom and are tiny. There are few facilities on-site, but Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, a good breakfast is included, and guests can use the private gardens and tennis courts opposite the hotel. It’s worth comparing with the nearby Premier Inn London Euston which is a similar price and has a restaurant and bar on-site.