REVIEWS


London, UK


LOCATION: In the heart of one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Located on Queen’s Gate, the property is within easy reach of South Kensington tube station and countless museums.


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Made up of a series of Grade-II listed Victorian townhouses, The Kensington is very charming and elegant. A customised Pashley bike is perched at the entrance of the hotel (guests can hire them during their stay) and as you head into the lobby you’re greeted by a large metal sculpture ov >n ili«h>nÌ° i}h Viilin}Ã] o«in wÀi«l>Vià >n` }À>n` staircases complete the look of the public spaces.


THE FACTS: One of The Doyle Collection’s three London properties, The Kensington has 150 rooms and suites across various categories. There are 12 Cosy rooms (great for solo ÌÀ>ÛilliÀî] n{ l>ÃÃiVÃ] Óx ilÕÝi] wÛi ilÕÝi >milÞ ÀoomÃ] 15 Studio Suites, and seven Luxury Studio Suites. There are also three Signature Suites named The Brompton, The Knightsbridge and The Kensington, and guests staying in these get VIP airport pick-up, in-suite afternoon tea and access to a dedicated ‘guest relation liaison’. Rooms are grand with draped curtains and roll top baths and the decor is light and airy throughout. Mine had a cute little ÌiÀÀ>Vi oÛiÀlookin} Ìhi vÀonÌ ov Ìhi «Ào«iÀÌÞ° "n Ìhi E


front, Town House serves seasonal menus throughout the day. Wellness-inspired smoothies are available in The Juicery and in The K Bar, guests can enjoy countless cocktail options.


IDEAL FOR: City slickers keen on being close to all the action.


EXPLORE: The property is a brilliant base to explore west London with the Natural History and Science Museums and the 6EƂ jÕÃÌ >ÀoÕn` Ìhi VoÀniÀ°


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Hall and Hyde Park. Kensington Gardens are a short walk away and there’s a range of dining options on Old Brompton Road. If your clients like to shop, Harrods and Harvey Nichols are an >mLli >Ü>Þ° -Õ}}iÃÌ ÌhiÞ m>ki ÕÃi ov Ìhi hoÌil½Ã yiiÌ ov Likið


WOW: The food in Town House and The Drawing Room is divine. The former serves lunch, afternoon tea (complete with gorgeous chinaware) and dinner. A pre-theatre menu is available. Meanwhile, the latter has a relaxed atmosphere, but ià > wÀm v>ÛoÕÀiÌi ÜiÌh Ài«i>Ì VliinÌð


BOOK IT: Rooms start from £375 per night, with suites leading in at £585 per night. Both are on a bed-and-breakfast basis.


DOYLECOLLECTION.COM Hollie-Rae Brader


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