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The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
A boutique hotel where Victorian curiosity cabinets inspire the decor, perfectly positioned just steps from South Kensington's museums and iconic landmarks

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The Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington combines luxury with location. Guests can enjoy coffee in the lounge, browse the library, or meet friends before visiting Royal Albert Hall or Harrods. Amenities include dry cleaning and a 24-hour gym with attentive staff ready to assist.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Double Room (Small - Suitable for 1 or 2 nights ) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Double Room (Small - Suitable for 1 or 2 nights )

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio

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(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is near a metro station. Natural History Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace. Harrods and Piccadilly Circus are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is just steps away and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot. Visit our London travel guide
Map
10 Harrington Road, London, England, SW7 3ER

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum in London
    Cromwell Road
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Natural History Museum
    Natural History Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hyde Park
    Hyde Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall
    Royal Albert Hall
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
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    Harrods
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • South Kensington Underground Station
    2 min walk
  • West Brompton Station
    4 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pret a Manger
    2 min walk
  • Paul
    1 min walk
  • The Hoop & Toy
    2 min walk
  • GAIL's Bakery
    1 min walk
  • Ben's Cookies
    1 min walk

About this property

The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Luxury boutique hotel near Natural History Museum
Located close to Royal Albert Hall and Harrods, The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A porter/bellhop, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, proximity to public transit, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 111 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and free stocked minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 52 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 52 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ampersand Hotel
Ampersand Hotel London
Ampersand London
Hotel Ampersand
The Ampersand Hotel London, England
The Ampersand Hotel London
The Ampersand Hotel
The Ampersand Hotel Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum, Hyde Park, and Harrods. Royal Albert Hall and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km). South Kensington Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 821 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff are excellent, lovely hotel in good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great neighbourhood and great staff especially Jerry!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hôtel with great staff in good location. Very clean and well taken care of. Close to the best museums and Knightsbridge shopping
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Great service. Great location. Beautiful but small room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From entering the hotel to leaving, everything was perfect. All the staff members were very helpful and polite, the room was clean and equipped with everything we needed. Overall it was a lovely stay and the location was close to many shops, with the tube station just over the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and great location. Friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel & staff, comfortable bed. Really great area
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the hotel. It was clean, modern, and had friendly staff, and was very close to a tube station with direct access to the center of London. Staying on this side of town is way easier, getting in and out of London, and there is easy access to the center.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotal The room is perfect The location amazing We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent, room was clean & quiet & comfy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service was exceptional. We will keep coming back to this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding service and a real centre of calm in the wonderfully hectic Kensington
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shivkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff and value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tralyn Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing! Cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Would definitely recommend and will come back to visit soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well equipped room with lovely bathroom and shower. The rooms are snug with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little touches and fantastic staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, staff and rooms.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb from start to finish. Accomodating staff who really care about making the stay great. The teas are not to be missed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, staff is so helpfull and service minded, excellent room and the location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to South Kensington underground and near shops, museums and restaurants. Staff very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Excellent service for family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service at reception, clean rooms, comfortable bed. Very happy with the all round experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025