Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels Hotel

Housed in a grand Victorian building in South Kensington, The Ampersand Hotel offers elegant quarters only minutes on foot from The Natural History Museum and Harrods department store. The smart rooms are decorated with astronomical and musical themes and come equipped with free wi-fi access, LCD TVs, 24-hour room service and integrated media hubs. Keep in shape at the on-site Technogym before dining on modern Mediterranean cuisine at Apero restaurant, followed by drinks in The Wine Room.

Found in a Victorian townhouse, The Pelham is a 5-star boutique hotel, across the street from South Kensington tube station, and within easy walking distance of the area’s museums. Designed with a relaxed country-house vibe in mind, the hotel includes contemporary and antique furnishings, and is home to the elegant and modern Bistro Fifteen and the stylish Bar 15. The Pelham’s rooms have wi-fi access, flat-screen TVs, well-stocked minibars and granite bathrooms with Penhaligon bath products.

Occupying an enviable location beside the Victoria and Albert Museum on the corner of Queen's Gate, The Kensington Hotel - The Doyle Collection is a fantastic destination for visitors to London. Housed behind an elegant 19th-century façade, the air-conditioned rooms feature free wi-fi access, 40-inch LCD TVs, Apple™ docking stations and Nespresso™ coffee machines. Enjoy traditional English afternoon tea during the day and indulge in gourmet British cuisine at night in the Town House restaurant.

The luxury boutique Exhibitionist Hotel is set opposite the Natural History Museum, in the heart of South Kensington. Close by are the V&A Museum, the Science Museum, The Albert Hall, and the upmarket shopping of Knightsbridge, Sloane Street, Harvey Nichols and Harrods. The property is set in beautifully restored, 18th-century townhouses which combine original design and contemporary finishes including bespoke furnishings. The hotel features 8 galleries with frequently changing pieces of work displayed. All rooms have a walk in shower with a bath tub and Noble Isles toiletries. The Splash Suite features its own plunge pool. The penthouse suite boasts a private 8m square terrace.

Set beside a garden square in the exclusive area of Kensington and Chelsea, Blakes Hotel is billed as the world’s first luxury boutique hotel and boasts an enviable proximity to the museums of South Kensington and the Royal Albert Hall. The luxury rooms are lavishly decorated and feature free wi-fi access, Bang&Olufsen™ media centres and opulent en-suite bathrooms. Unwind in the leafy courtyard, sip oriental tea in The Chinese Room and dine on international dishes in the celebrated restaurant.