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 built
in the 1800's when it was two adjoining townhouses.
All bedrooms are individually designed with an elegant and sophisticated rich
decor. Amenities include In-room
safes, Air Conditioning, high sped internet access, Fully stocked mini bars, Plush bathrobe and slippers,
US-UK modem lines, Iron and hairdryers, 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.
Twice daily maid service with special turndown amenities including hot water
bottle. In-room dining and snacks 24/7.
Selected suites feature works of art from Christie's, the auctioneers.
Dining:
Cheneston's Restaurant: 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.
The Park Lounge: Featuring an open, armchairs and sofas 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.
Onsite is a complimentary gym with a range of exercise equipment along with a
sauna and an infinity resistance swimming open to residents exclusively.
The Milestone offers 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
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 2005: Silver award for best small hotel
Forbes Traveler Top 400: 2008
Tea
Council: Award for excellence 2009
History: The hotel stands on the site of what was once a building
called Kensington House. it dated back to 1689 and provided a residence for Foot Onslow
(lived 1655 - 1720), a Commissioner of Excise under William III.
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