The Ampersand Hotel

À propos de ce séjour

The Ampersand Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel, is housed in a beautifully restored Victorian building in South Kensington. Its prime location directly across from South Kensington Underground Station ensures easy access to all of London. Guests are within a 2-minute walk of the Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Hyde Park and Harrods are approximately 1 km (0.6 mi) away, or a short walk. The hotel also offers convenient access to the Royal Albert Hall (1.1 km / 0.7 mi), Imperial College London, Kensington Gardens, and shopping in Knightsbridge, Chelsea, and the Kings Road. The hotel features 111 individually decorated, air-conditioned rooms, blending bold contemporary designs with original Victorian features. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV offering cable/satellite channels and in-room video streaming, complimentary Wi-Fi and wired internet access, a minibar with free items, a safe, and a coffee/tea maker in some rooms. Private bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, hair dryers, and bathrobes in select rooms. Daily housekeeping and 24-hour room service ensure a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, a games room, and massage services. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, alongside a 24-hour business center. Dining options include a Mediterranean restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar/lounge, where guests can enjoy daily breakfast (continental available for a fee), various meal offerings, and a unique Science Afternoon Tea served in the drawing rooms. The hotel's public areas feature a pillared foyer with a grand staircase lit by an elegant cascading chandelier, and a sophisticated bar area with exposed brick arches. Additional services include concierge assistance, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes, ticket services, dry cleaning and laundry services, and babysitting (surcharge). Complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. For convenience, the hotel offers on-site parking, airport transfer services, and taxi amenities. Information regarding local activities such as horse riding, private trainers, and running routes is also available. Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. The nearest airports are London City Airport (LCY) - 19.9 km / 12.3 mi, Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 23.4 km / 14.6 mi, Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 91.2 km / 56.7 mi, Luton Airport (LTN) - 75.5 km / 46.9 mi, and Stansted Airport (STN) - 68.1 km / 42.3 mi.