Knightsbridge Hotel

Introduction: The Knightsbridge Hotel London is located in an affluent and upmarket area and in a central situation. Although the SW3 postcode normally means its the area of Chelsea, this part of SW3 is slightly north of Chelsea in an section known locally as Brompton and part of the Knightsbridge shopping district. Beaufort Gardens is a small side turning (lined with trees) and being a dead end means there is no through traffic reducing the noise sometimes experienced along the major roads. Walk to the end of Beaufort Gardens and you are on the major shopping road of Brompton Road. Turn to your right and within 150 yards is the internationally known Harrods department store which is a huge building nestled between smaller shops and boutiques. Turn to your left and within 250 yards on the right hand side is the Brompton Oratory, the second largest Catholic church in London and which dates back to 1884. The very central areas and London's' West End (major nightlife area, Piccadilly Circus) is to the east of the hotel. At around 1 and half miles form the hotel and a little too far to walk but just a few minutes by taxi or 3 stops from Knightsbridge tube station (walking distance at 1/3rd of a mile from the hotel). Perhaps the best feature of this part of the capital is that Hyde Park is just 600 yards to the north. This is the southern edge of the park and where wellington barracks is located which is home to the Household Calvary (they guard the queen and Buckingham Palace). Being a mounted regiment they are often to be seen either excising their horses in the park or on their way to the Palace (1 mile). Sloane Street with its chic boutiques and designer shops is 0.2 miles to the east and the Kings Road, Chelsea is half a mile to the south. Other local places of interest include the Victoria and Albert Museum (0.3 miles), Science Museum (0.4 miles), Albert Memorial (0.5 miles), Natural History Museum (0.5 miles) and the Royal Albert Hall (0.6 miles).

Hotel:
Each bedroom has its own individual decor in a modern English style (designed by Kit Kemp). Colours range from bold to neutral. All have their own bathrooms finished in granite and oak and with deep cast iron baths and top brand toiletries. In-room is WiFi internet access, air-conditioning, safe, dual line telephone with voicemail and data point, minibar, DVD/CD player, radio, flat screen television and writing desk. Room configurations include a range of suites.
Each room has access to the 24 hour in-room dining service. This is in place of a hotel restaurant and lists extensive options for all times of the day along with a wine list. Room service can also be enjoyed in the hotels Drawing Room and Library which are to be found on the ground floor. They are both open to guests only and a feature a real wood burning French sandstone fireplace and original works of British art. The Drawing room uses earthy colours to give an African feel. The Library is more subdued in feel with neutral colours.
Full air-conditioned throughout the hotel has valet and concierge services and offers a guest DVD library.