Description: The Milestone Hotel and Apartments is
centrally located in the very fashionable Kensington area. Just off from
Kensington High Street which provides very popular upmarket shopping, bars and
cafes as well as almost opposite Hyde Park. The world famous department store of
Harrods is just 1 mile away in Knightsbridge. The Kensington Court is a
relatively quiet side turning off from the busy High Street. The Milestone is
yards from the former home of the late Diana Princess of Wales at Kensington
Palace. Other nearby attractions include Royal Albert Hall 0.4 miles, Albert
Memorial 0.6 miles, Serpentine Gallery 0.6 miles, Natural History and Science
Museums 0.6 miles, Earls Court Exhibition centre 0.9 miles and Buckingham Palace
1.6 miles.
The Milestone Hotel is an intimate award winning boutique hotel. Of
architectural significance and thus a grade II listed building. Originally it
was two separate adjoining townhouses. Guests are ensured a personal touch
thanks to the guest preference form sent before your stay covering a range of
items including pillow and DVD menu. Very much a home from home with a 24 hour
butler service and traditional British service at its best.
All bedrooms are individually designed with an elegant and sophisticated rich
decor , antiques and original art works. Styles range from classic English to
art deco. Amenities include In-room safes, Air Conditioning, free wireless high
sped internet access, Fully stocked mini bar, Plush bathrobe and slippers, Iron
and hairdryer, DVD and CD machines, dual line telephone, interactive TV with
Movies on demand, Toiletries, Tea and Coffee making facilities, ipod docking
station (Ipods available at reception), In-Room express check out, Fresh fruit
provided daily, Daily newspaper and fresh flowers.
Superior rooms are more spacious *average 15 sq meters) than standard rooms and
many have their own individual theme.
Deluxe rooms are also larger than standard, have a rich decor and some
have a Jacuzzi.
Apartments have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. They each have a fully fitted
kitchen along with a washing machine and their own entry phone. Grocery service
option.
Junior Suites: Average 36 sq metres. Lavishly decorated and come with
extra business amenities and upgraded toiletries compared to the standard rooms.
Glass of Champagne when you arrive.
Master Suites: Average 53.5 sq meters. There are 2 split suites, one has
a billiards table and another has its own balcony and Jacuzzi.
The Milestone Hotel offers twice daily maid service with special turndown amenities including hot water
bottle. After each maid service you will find a small treat has been left such
as home-made cookies, bonbons, next days weather forecast, chilled mineral
water, hand-picked seasonal fruits, complimentary newspapers, delicious canapé
and candles in the bathroom.
In-room dining and snacks 24/7. Assistance is available for packing.
Selected suites feature works of art from Christie's, the auctioneers.
Dining:
Cheneston's Restaurant: Cheneston was the original way to spell
Kensington where the hotel is located. An intimate restaurant serving
international cuisine with an emphasis on modern British. The restaurant offers
an extensive wine. The restaurant features fine mahogany furniture, brightly lit
with natural daylight pouring in from the leaded windows in the original style
complementing the fine Victorian architecture of the building.
The Conservatory: An atmosphere of "al fresco" dining and also serving
Breakfast. Bright and decorated in a black and white style.
The Park Lounge: Featuring an open fire, wing armchairs, lush silk
cutrains and sofas and is where Afternoon Tea can be enjoyed. Views of
Kensington Gardens.
Stables Bar: Good choice of wines and spirits available in the club-like,
split-levelled, Stables Bar. Wood panelled with leather seats. Decorated with a
racing theme and art work.
Onsite is a complimentary gym with a range of exercise equipment along with a
sauna and an infinity resistance swimming open to residents exclusively. You can
also enjoy beauty treaments and massages at the spa.
The Milestone Hoteloffers facilities for events and meetings. Relaxation and beauty
treatments available in-room. The hotel also has its own dedicated spa room
where you can indulge in a range of treatments.
Something you wont find in many other establishments and provided by the hotel
is a special pet concierge.
Room Numbers: 63 (12
suites, 6 apartments)
Check-in: 14.00 (2 pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon
Comment: Room 109 was listed as one of the UK's
10 most outrageous hotel rooms by the timesonline in 2009. With its Savile Row
theme with walls covered with cartoons of gentlemen in top hats.
Awards:
Travel and Leisure Magazine
2007: top London hotel, 5th in top hotels of the world, 2nd in Europe, 4th in
small hotels of the world
winner of top UK hotel for service by Tripadvisor 2006
Visit London:
2010: Bronze
for Large Hotel/ of the Year
2005: Silver award for best small hotel
Forbes Traveler Top 400: 2008
Conde Nast Traveller Gold List:
2010: Top for rooms in England, Top for design in London
Tea Council: Award for excellence 2009 thru 2011
History: Named after
a cast iron milestone which is still within the hotel and in its original
location. The hotel stands on the site of what was once a building called
Kensington House. It dates back to 1689 and once provided a residence for Foot
Onslow (lived 1655 - 1720), a Commissioner of Excise under William III. Past
residents have included a Russian count and past uses included an academy for
young gentlemen and a private mental hospital. The Milestone is 2 adjoining
Grade II-listed townhouses which were badly damaged in a fire in 1986. Bought
and restored by Red Carnation Hotels in 1999.
