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The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse

5.0 star property
Luxury London hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Harrods

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Interior
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Three Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 42-inch Smart TV with satellite channels
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Building design

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 1,457
SAR 1,748 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Superior King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Townhouse Classic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Capital Townhouse Superior King

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Townhouse Superior King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Apartment | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Capital Townhouse Deluxe King | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Townhouse Deluxe King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Townhouse Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hyde Park Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Hyde Park Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 48 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Three Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Three Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Classic Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Capital Junior Suite with Sofa

Capital Junior Suite with Sofa | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Junior Suite with Sofa

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - single
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Capital Deluxe King | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Deluxe King

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Deluxe King Or Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Penthouse

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

View all photos for Capital Townhouse Junior Suite

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Townhouse Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Capital Townhouse Superior King Room

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Townhouse Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Capital Townhouse Deluxe King Room

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Townhouse Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Apartment

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Capital Townhouse Classic Room

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Townhouse Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Capital Townhouse Junior Suite 1 King bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Townhouse Junior Suite 1 King bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Capital Junior Suite

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Capital Superior King Room

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Capital Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
22-24 Basil Street, Knightsbridge, London, England, SW3 1AT

What's nearby

  • Harrods - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Knightsbridge Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London (ZEP-Victoria Train Station) - 4 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪EL&N London - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Carpo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harrods Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Em Sherif at Harrods - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse

Luxury boutique hotel near Harrods
Located close to Hyde Park and Green Park, The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. The on-site Michelin star rated restaurant, Restaurant at the Capital, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and British cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 73 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Designer toiletries, shower/tub combinations, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, travel cribs, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, Dutch, English, Farsi, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 75 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 75 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 36 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant at the Capital
  • The Capital Bar

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 400 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1971
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 36 for adults and GBP 18 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 75 per night
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 75 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 35.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Capital Hotel
Capital Hotel London
The Capital Hotel London, England
The Capital Hotel
The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse Hotel
The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse London
The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse?

As of 27 Rajab 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse on 9 Shaʻban 2025 start from $619.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse?

Self parking is available for GBP 75 per night. Valet parking is available for GBP 75 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Harrods and Hyde Park. Green Park and Buckingham Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Knightsbridge Underground Station is only a 3-minute walk and Hyde Park Corner Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 637 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant hotel with excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean property with great staffs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Really premium rooms World class bar and bartender
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small friendly hotel, with super helpful staff! Convenient, good restaurants & great shopping!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice ,quiet hotel. Staff was excellent especially in the bar and dining areas! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service and cute hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a service with a smile! Great staff very welcoming. Convenient access to shopping, good restaurants, London attractions!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff and centrally located.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wafaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

It is nice hotel, amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, my room was comfortable, quiet and the staff was very friendly. Just a 5-10 min walk from Herrods and other shopping places. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mildred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, convenient to shopping and sightseeing. The staff is wonderful and very accommodating. The bar has a cozy atmosphere and with an excellent cocktail selection. The bedroom is cozy, clean, and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good hotel

All staff were kind and helpful.. the location was great.. concierge was very kind and helped us with our bags.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely hotel. Definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wafaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and super clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Anurag

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good location Hotel has a confusing lay out Rooms not like the pictures- nice but not like the pictures
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

It was a very good hotel! Fantastic location. Good value for money. Excellent service and a delightful breakfast .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Only steps from Harrods. Lovely Hotel with great atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Possibly one of the best locations for enjoying easy walking access to visit the shops, museums, and sites of London in a reasonably priced and first rate small Hotel with wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giacomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, rooms a little dated. Staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very accommodating and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good well run hotel in a great location with easy access to public transportation and walking Hyde Park
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024