Location & Attractions
- Tube station: Just a five-minute walk from South Kensington Tube Station. Access to District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines for easy travel across London
- Local Buses: Concierge can provide advice on local bus services, stopping directly outside the hotel
- Bike Sharing: Santander Cycle Hire stations located at South Kensington station and the Brompton Oratory
- Heathrow Airport: 15-minute journey on the Heathrow Express to Paddington, then a short Tube ride to South Kensington. Alternatively, direct Piccadilly line service available
- Gatwick Airport: Gatwick Express to Victoria Station, then two stops on the Tube to South Kensington
- Museums and Culture: In the heart of London’s Museum District, with the V&A, Science Museum and Natural History Museum right on the doorstep
Shopping
Knightsbridge shopping highlights within a 10-minute walk include:
Restaurants & Bars
The Knightsbridge and South Kensington districts of London are great for dining and entertainment, with several ‘destination’ restaurants. You’ll find anything you fancy in the nearby streets, whether it’s authentic sushi, high-end Italian or a good pizza with live music.
Culture
Museums only a short stroll away:
- Victoria and Albert Museum: Over 140 galleries and four million artefacts
- Science Museum: Interactive exhibits for all ages
- Natural History Museum: Famous for its dinosaur exhibits and natural world displays
Public Parks
- Hyde Park: Just a five-minute walk away, offering 350 acres of scenery and landmarks. With activities like rollerblading, boats on the Serpentine, and tennis year-round
- Kensington Gardens: Features the Diana, Princess of Wales’ Memorial Playground
- St James’s Park & Green Park: Both a short stroll away
Parking
Several car parks in Knightsbridge and South Kensington offer secure 24-hour parking. We recommend Chelsea Cloisters, which is about a 10-minute walk away and which offers discounted rates for hotel guests.