SAN DOMENICO HOUSE

Introduction: The San Domenico House was extended in size (taking in the adjacent house) after being re-branded in early 2006. The hotel enjoys a great location close to Sloane Square. Its situated in a residential street within an upmarket area while being just yards from some of London's best shopping and trendiest evening venues. Kings Road has a long and illustrious history as a fashion setter with its many boutiques selling slightly off the wall fashion. Alongside the boutiques are larger storeS, a supermarket, cinema and many restaurants bars and cafes. The area is bustling by both day and night with its bars among some of of the trendiest in London. The hotels location is also convenient for the Gatwick express which goes from Victoria to Gatwick Airport every 15 minutes. Half a mile to the north finds South Kensington, another well known shopping area. Half a mile to the south are the banks of the River Thames. The River has sign posted walks along its banks or for a more leisurely time relax on a bench in one of the many dedicated viewing areas and enjoy some great views. Other local places of interest include The National Army Museum (0.3 miles), Victoria and Albert Museum (0.5 miles), Harrods (0.5 miles), Science Museum (0.6 miles), Carlyles House (0.6 miles), Natural History Museum (0.6 miles), Hyde Park (0.7 miles), Wellington Arch (0.9 miles), Apsley House (0.9 miles), Royal Albert Hall (0.9 miles) and the Queens Gallery (1 mile).

Hotel:
Originally two red brick Victorian residential homes and now a very grand and elegant boutique style hotel. The hotel has 15 bedrooms (nine suites) making for an intimate experience in this accommodation that dates back to Victorian times. Features a marble lobby. There's an Italian feel to the hotel with gilt, silk, urns and cherubs decorating the interior. No surprise here as the hotel was created by Italian Marisa Melpignano.
Each bedroom is uniquely decorated complete with an en-suite bathroom finished in marble and includes both a bath and a shower (plus heated towel rail, robes).  Supplied toiletries include olive oil soap, creams from the Masseria San Domenico (sister hotel in southern Italy) and Molton Brown products.
The rooms have different themes and feature international antiques and works of art. In-room amenities include a two line digital telephone system (with private number), internet access, individually controlled air-conditioning, desk, cable TV and minibar. DVD and CD players can be requested.
Some rooms also feature a balcony and terrace and split levels. Junior have a small adjacent room.
The Gallery Suites are spread over two levels and feature a four poster bed.
The hotel offers a comprehensive room service that can be requested 24 hours a day that includes a children's menu.
Business guests can make use of the hotels fax facility as well as copy and secretarial services. There also meeting/conference rooms that can accommodate up to twenty delegates.
A concierge is on hand to help with things such a travel information and tickets for local attractions. There are also fitness and massage rooms.

The San Domenico serves breakfast onsite in its breakfast room and a rooftop terrace (also serves drinks) with views out over views surrounding areas.
In the afternoon you can enjoy a relaxing tea in the hotels lounge/drawing room where aperitifs are also served. Here the Italian flavour in once again obvious and within the lounge you'll find a range of Italian antiques.

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Room Numbers: 15
Check-in: 14.00 (2pm)
Check-out: 12.00 noon

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Awards: 2008/09 AA London B&B of the year Winner