The Franklin Hotel - Starhotels Collezione Hotel

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.

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.

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.