1 KENSINGTON COURT
Deluxe Class Historical Hotel
2 kms to city centre
22 kms to the airport (heathrow)
72 kms to the airport (gatwick)
5 minute walk to the nearest metro station (high street kensington)
5 km to the nearest station (paddington)
2 km to the nearest fair site (earls court)
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Independent Report
generalThis quintessential English hotel offers the type of service of a bygone era. Every guest will receive a complimentary drink on arrival and will enjoy a personalized service no longer found in Europe. The beautiful architecture and the rich decor will also impress the most demanding of eyes. Set in an unbeatable location to visit all major tourist attractions and specially to enjoy the best London shopping in Knightsbridge, Sloan Street and High Street Kensington. A truly unforgettable experience. (11/06 RPL)
lobbyThe lobby is medium in size. It is traditionally decorated with dark furniture and antiques. Original ornate plaster work can be found all around the hotel, specially in the public areas. A comfortable seating area with working fire places is available for guests to relax or enjoy traditional English tea.
exteriorIt's a very imposing building. The original house was burned down at the end of the seventeenth century and rebuilt at the reigning of the eighteenth century. The result of the reconstruction is the actual building. It's a very beautiful red brick and white stucco building with a small entranced flanked by white columns.
restaurantThe Cheneston's Restaurant and Oratory offers excellent modern British and international cuisine in a relaxed setting. It has recently been upgraded and must be booked in advance as it has become a very busy venue amongst Kensington residents.
Another popular spot in the hotel is the 'Stable' bar. This is a cigar bar decorated with horse racing paintings and horse racing silks. It's set where the stables of the original house used to be and has a distinctive 'gentlemen club' feeling.
roomsEach of the fully air-conditioned rooms are individually designed with delightful, hand selected antiques and fabrics. The style is quintessential English and very traditional. Bathrooms are also in very good condition.
A team of butlers will provide a very personalized, free of charge service to every guest, no matter the type of room, and will help unpacking luggage and any other request, to ensure the stay is a truly unforgettable one.
locationSet in the heart of Royal London, overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, close to Harrods, Knightsbridge, The Royal Albert Hall, museums and shopping.
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