The Cranley Hotel London

Introduction: The Cranley Hotel London is located in South Kensington close to Earls Court. This is a central location just on the western side. The immediately surrounding area is mostly residential area and Bina Gardens is a relatively quiet side street lined with trees. Something of a diving line between the stylish upmarket locations to the east and the somewhat more downmarket areas to the west. Just under 1/3rd mile to the north is the major road of the Cromwell Road, part of the A4. Here bus and taxis are in abundance on a road that links west and central London it Heathrow Airport and the west of England. There also a major supermarket here, Sainsbury's, if you wish to stock up on groceries and supplies. However threes plenty of shops nearer to the hotel as you walk towards south Kensington either along Stanhope Gardens or Old Brompton Road. The major areas close to the hotel would be South Kensington (0.3 miles), Kings Road Chelsea (0.6 miles), Kensington High Street (0.8 miles) and Knightsbridge (1.2 miles). Local places of interest include Natural History Museum (0.4 miles), Science Museum (0.5 miles), Earls Court Exhibition Centre (0.6 miles), Victoria and Albert Museum (0.6 miles) and Hyde Park (0.7 miles).

Hotel:
The Cranley Hotel dates back to 1869, when it was originally 3 adjoining townhouse residences. Today its a privately owned townhouse hotel. The establishment is a coming together of established traditional service and modern technology and amenities. The interior stays true to the hotels historic past with very much a period look and feel.

Every bedroom has an antique table or writing desk, two telephone lines, free wired broadband, voicemail, interactive flat screen TV with internet browser, DVD, CD players, bathrobe, slippers and safe. Bathrooms have traditional Victorian style fittings and all rooms are air conditioned. The decor includes mahogany furniture and oil paintings.

Standard double rooms are 180 sq feet. The beds are queen size with a canopy with Irish lined bedding.
Executive rooms measure 275 sq feet. These larger rooms have Beaudesert (British design company) beds. Decorated in a range of mustard and plum colours and stone from the hotels original entrance hall floor from the 1800's.
Four Poster rooms exceed 300 sq feet. Again the king sized four poster beds are from Beaudesert with hand embroidered headboard and valances. 4 poster rooms feature marble bathrooms and face the front of the hotel towards Chelsea with large windows to aid your view.
Junior Suites: Luxuriously furnished with Half tester beds (canopies that cover half the bed). Separate bedrooms and sitting room which leads to a private patio, a great place to enjoy a snack or afternoon tea.
Penthouse Suite: Obviously located on the top floor, this suite have extra large windows, handmade king-size bed and features a walk-in wardrobe. The separate living room has a Georgian tilt-topped table. Bathrooms are finished in limestone. Private terrace.

Room service is 07.00 till 23.00 (11pm). The Cranley hotel serves breakfast (in-room), traditional afternoon tea (warm scones with clotted cream), evening aperitif and canapé, light meals available throughout the day.
Breakfast choice is made before you go to bed (continental or full English) and then delivered to your room at your chosen time.
The Hotel serves a complimentary welcome drink, afternoon tea and champagne and canapé in the evening to all it's guests.
The hotel has free WiFi internet access in public areas. 

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Bedroom Numbers: 39
Check-in: 14.00 (2pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon

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History: Former guests include Sir Frederick Chapman a noted veteran of the Crimean War (1853 - 1856).

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