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.

Near Natural History Museum

Found in a beautiful Chelsea building, this boutique 5-star hotel is within walking distance of Kensington’s historic museums. Stylishly designed, the hotel is home to an attractive restaurant, serving fine gourmet cuisine in classically-inspired surroundings, and tranquil courtyard garden. Each room is furnished with state-of-the-art features including free wi-fi, iPod docks, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and private bathrooms, stocked with exclusive products.