Knightsbridge Hotel

Hotel built in 2002, Last complete renovation 2006, Number of floors 6, Total number of rooms 44, Number of suites (separate rooms) 5, City hotel, Art/design hotel, Gay and lesbian-friendly hotel

Style of hotel and ambience

The Knightsbridge Hotel is a member of Design Hotels The Knightsbridge Hotel is situated in Beaufort Gardens -a quiet tree filled street in the heart of Knightsbridge - Harrods -Harvey Nichols and the international designer stores of Sloane Street and Brompton Cross are all just minutes walk away -as well as the museums of South Kensington - Victoria and Albert -Natural History and the Science Museum - Knightsbridge Hotel is a hotel for discerning travelers spending their own money - Guests who might like the look and style of other Firmdale properties can enjoy a similar experience but at a more affordable price without having to make any compromise on location and style - Knightsbridge Hotel comprises 44 bedrooms and suites decorated by owner and designer Kit Kemp - The style is fresh -modern English - Every room has its own individual design scheme that varies from clean neutrals to more dramatic bold colours - Bathrooms are in solid granite and oak with deep cast iron baths - The drawing room has an African feel and is designed in earthy colours - The library is more romantic in soft neutrals -pale pinks and greys - There is lots of original art by British artists including John Illsley and Peter Clark -as well as a stunning sculpture in the lobby by Carol Sinclair - There are specially designed fabrics by Althea Wilson -quirky book-lights by Dominic Berning and specially commissioned ceramics by Katherine Cuthbert - Both drawing room and library have French sandstone fireplaces -and in the tradition of Firmdale Hotels -there is a fully stocked honesty bar

Reception open

00:00 - 24:00

Reception manned at weekends

00:00 - 24:00

Earliest check-in

14:00

Latest check-out

11:00

Hotel location, surroundings and sights

The hotel is situated in a quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Knightsbridge. It is perfectly situated for some of the best shopping in the world with Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Sloane Street and Brompton Cross close by. The Victoria and Albert and Natural History museums as well as Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are a short walk. There area is filled with many of London's best restaurants, bars and cafes.