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The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Timeless elegance in Kensington's heart

Elegant and understated, this property in Kensington offers a perfect blend of contemporary design and old-world architecture. Enjoy spacious, stylish rooms, exceptional dining options, and easy access to museums, parks, and vibrant local eateries.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 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
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10 Harrington Road, London, England, SW7 3ER

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 12 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

  • ‪Paul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Cookies - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Philippe Conticini - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬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 an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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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The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World London

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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The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent small hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

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

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in South Kensington. Quiet area but plenty to do and near museums. Staff were great and helpful. Underground station is 2 minutes away with great lines to the rest of the city. Will definitely stay here on return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. I’ll be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel stay, and I mentioned we were celebrating our anniversary while there, they brought champagne and dessert to our room - very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and incredibly comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed rooms, extraordinarily helpful front desk staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor, perfect location for museums, restaurants, cafe and shops. Tube station nearby. Excellent special tea services in salon.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and efficient staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ampersand is a beautifully appointed hotel with comfortable rooms and exceptional staff and service. We spent 6 nights here and found the area of South Kensington wonderful, with many restaurants, museums, and the hotel just a short walk to the Tube, making getting around London easy. We loved our stay at the Ampersand Hotel and highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Kensington - walkable to everything! rooms were very nice ; lobby and common area were nice too albeit small. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel in a great location and really helpful and caring staff always available to help. I highly recommend and will definitely stay there again next time I am in London.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about this hotel, the staff were so helpful! It was a very short walk from great restaurants and the So. Kensington Tube.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff. Fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and beautiful interior. The staff were very helpful when I needed to print out some documents unexpectedly. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly accommodating staff. Always aiming to please, great location near museums and tube station. Rooms were a bit small (cozy they would say). Would upgrade to a bigger room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely fantastic! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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