Had a great stay here for 5 days in London with a return here coming in a few weeks. Their cocktail…read morebar is awesome. Perfect spot for a nightcap. The staff is friendly and warm. They offer great recommendations in the area. The rooms are nice, and have what you need. I think I had a more dated one, but still was good. Room service was tasty and prompt. Great location and beautiful property and outdoor seating area. The gym is basic but has all the things you need for a solid workout.

I just popped in for dinner and had a Moscow Mule and the Salmon and I will say it was the best…read morecooked salmon I've ever had. My father was a chef so I'm definitely a foodie and this was done to perfection! The drink was also beautiful. trying to decide whether to end on dessert but I'm afraid to be disappointed after what I've enjoyed so far! Update! I have been back twice now! Second time I had the Miso Cod which was VERY GOOD! Tonight I tried the sautéed mushroom which are divine! The salmon was not so great tonight which was a bummer but you cannot be perfect all the time! Also: tonight I sat in the restaurant but I much prefer the atmosphere of the lounge and bar

Fast front desk service & They gave us chocolate chip cookies upon check in! They also loaned us a…read morepower converter since the ones we had brought did not match up. Only 2 sets of towels for a 3 person room but the room attendant was knocking at 8:30 (they come early to clean) so we got more towels & paper. The room was very nice with comfortable beds, mini fridge, a safe, and lots of receptacles. Pillows were flat so needed doubling. Hot water never ran out! They had a wonderful breakfast with almost everything you could want for a traditional English breakfast. My faves: awesome waffles, pastries, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, & surprisingly the porridge! The offered eggs to order, and tons of drink options, including smoothies. I have to give special props to one of the servers who checks you in and takes your dishes, his name was Yin, he was exceptional. Overall excellent stay!!

Surprisingly good stay. I was going to Fulham match and a friend recommended. Staff was very…read morefriendly, especially the gentleman who served me breakfast. The breakfast itself was better than expected. No complaints about the hotel

This was such a great hotel. The staff was respectful and friendly, and always helpful. The rooms…read morewere spacious and cleaned daily. The location was also convenient because it was within walking distances to alot of my Big Bus pick up's/drop off's, and tour start locations. There is also a small mini market on the property, which was very helpful for inexpensive snacks and drinks. The hotel restaurant could use an improvement on the menu. The Margarita Pizza tasted like a kids menu cheese pizza i would find back home in the U.S. The Fish and Chips also had a very fast food, microwaved, type feel and taste. The hamburger tasted very plain as well. Being a hotel restaurant, I was expecting better quality in the food.

Going to keep things nice and simple here. See below…read more High points +Walking distance to the bus stop +Walking distance to Battersea Park - worth taking a stroll +Complimentary breakfast which was solid +Friendly service +Clean room +Provided a charging adapter when asked at the front desk +Two free waters in the mini fridge Low points -Sink and shower drained exceptionally slow -View wasn't the greatest - was facing the railway -Gym was subpar at best - converted a room into a gym -WiFi was fairly slow Overall not terrible, but there's definitely room for improvement.

After having lunch at the nearby Hoop & Toy (please reference my review if interested), my wife and…read moreI proceeded to the hotel to check into our room. We were greeted and assisted by an employee who observed us bringing multiple baggages up the entryway stairs. He wished us a Happy Anniversary, informed us that we were being upgraded to a suite on the fifth floor (room 503 yay yay!), shared the many amenities of the hotel, and handed us our keycards. Prior to our arrival in Kensington, we had been staying in smaller boutique hotels during our visits in Amsterdam and Paris. Therefore, the abundance of space in our suite almost made us feel like we were at home. Entering the room, we were greeted by a couch (with a TV mounted nearby) positioned in front of a sliding glass door that lead to a patio with two chairs and a table (not to mention a decent of the city). The kitchen area was complete with a microwave, utensils, plates, bowls, tea cups, coffee mugs, drinking glasses, and champagne flutes. On the counter was an expresso machine, expresso pods, a nifty device for boiling water, and a tasty assortment of chocolates with a message saying "Happy Anniversary!" Below the counter was not one, but two refrigerators (perfect for folks like us who like to purchase small grocery items - including champagne). The bedroom was a decent size with a mounted television (with the ability to access streaming services via Chromecast), snazzy Bluetooth speaker (I made good use of it!), a desk, and bed. I believe in saving the best for last...in my opinion...that would be the bathroom. The bathroom was complete with heated floors (unfortunately we did not get a chance to use them), a HUGE two person (depending on the size of said persons) sitting tub, and an open shower area with a shower head slightly extended from the ceiling (not ideal for folks that do not want to get their hair wet). Also, I forgot to mention that both the shower and hot tub have extensions. Since we were only at the hotel for three days and two nights, we did not have the time to utilize their many amenities. However, we were able to visit Apero, the bar located in the basement. We both ordered drinks from the cocktails menu, which we would later regret. Although flavorful, both drinks were loaded with so much ice that there was obviously little room for the drink itself. For both breakfast and dinner we enjoyed the convenience of room service. For breakfast we ordered the eggs, bacon, and wheat bread...which met our satisfaction's. For dinner we ordered the Chicken Ceasar salad with a side of fries with truffle mayonnaise...delicious! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Ampersand Hotel. If you're looking for a hotel in which you can truly relax and enjoy the comfort and serenity of your room, I highly recommend staying here!

Our family of four with kids ages 9 and 10 booked this specifically for the kids while we were in…read moreLondon, and it ended up being one of the more unique and memorable experiences of the trip. We were looking for something fun and different from a traditional afternoon tea, and this definitely leaned more interactive than expected. Arrival and First Impressions Reservations are important, and when we arrived the space was already filled with families. The setting feels polished but still very welcoming for kids, which is not always the case with afternoon tea in London. Service was excellent from the start, organized without feeling too formal, and the overall atmosphere had a fun, lively energy. The Highlights The experience is built around science themed trays filled with a mix of sweet and savory items. The kids immediately locked into the interactive elements, especially the build your own strawberry lemonade with different colored syrups, which turned into more of a mini experiment than just a drink. They also had cake pops, scones, and small PB and J sandwiches, all very approachable and fun. One of the better touches was a small take home item, a dinosaur themed tin, which the kids treated like a prize from the experience. It added to the overall feeling that this was designed with kids in mind. The adult trays had a similar variety with finger sandwiches, pastries, custards, and scones. Everything was solid and there was plenty to try. Being able to request more of anything you liked helped balance things out a bit and made it feel less restrictive for the price. The Challenges The biggest drawback is the cost. For a family of four it came out to around 350 USD, which is a significant spend for what is essentially afternoon tea. It leans more toward a themed experience than a traditional tea service, so if you are expecting something quiet and refined, this may not be the right fit. Final Thoughts This is one of those experiences that works really well if you go in with the right expectations. It is interactive, a little chaotic in a good way, and clearly designed for families more than traditional tea purists. We would not rush back and I removed a star due to the price, but we are glad we did it once because the kids genuinely loved it and still talk about it. If you are looking for something unique and are comfortable with the cost, it is worth it for the experience, though the value depends on how much you lean into the interactive side.

Lovely stay at 11 Cadogan Gardens! The hotel is very old so great character, but well maintained…read moreand modernized. There were a few nights I wished for AC, but the staff brought us a fan which was helpful. In particular, Joao, who is an assistant to the concierge. He was delightful, always cheerful and so helpful! We loved the traditional English breakfast, the afternoon tea, and it backs up to a wonderful walkable area called Pavilion Toad, which has coffee, pastries, restaurants and shopping. Very magical at night:) Hoping to stay there again!

The basket of pastries is quite the deal. There are three large and exceptional quality for 6…read morepounds. The croissants are the best I've had since Paris. The scrambled eggs are soft and fluffy and the avocado with a poached egg on toast is delightful. This is our fourth visit for breakfast to this restaurant in the week. While previous visits the service was lovely and prompt, today's service was subpar. The seating was quick, but that's the only thing that was quick this morning. The waiter failed to bring out all items ordered and when the pastry baskets came out all of the pastries were cold and not warmed as before. The poached eggs were hard boiled and needed to be replaced and water was never brought to the table after three requests. I would give this restaurant a 2 overall rating if I had not previously rated it a 4 all along.

We love a boutique hotel. Staying in Belgravia was a little out of the way in London, but you…read moreabsolutely will not be disappointed if you love a well appointed hotel room. My two girlfriends and I rented a triple room and it was roomy enough for us, all of our luggage and towers of shopping bags. We were only given one key, and you have to be buzzed in for safety reasons after 10 or 11 pm, but that was fine for us. The staff was so accommodating. The bathroom had a towel warmer which came in handy- it is freezing in London right now. We had the perfect view of The Buttery's garden from our huge window. There is an adorable market just steps away- for provisions after hours. In the states we are used to hotel rooms having in room refrigerators- but the market made it easy to get cold drinks every night. 10/10

Ssshhhh! I honestly don't want to tell anyone about the Lime Tree Hotel - it's only 26 rooms and…read moreprobably the best kept secret in this very posh area of London!! But for you, Yelp, I'll spill the reasons why you should stay here on your next visit to London... 1) The Location is awesome. You know the three rules of real-estate, right??? location, Location, LOCATION! Lime Tree (hence-forth, LT) is located in a very posh area of London. I saw McLarens and Rolls-Royces parked ON THE STREET where the hotel is located. Who parks a USD$200K+ car ON THE STREET?!? It is short walk to the Victoria Coach Station(s), Trains and Underground (Tube). There are plenty of pubs, restaurants, grocery stores and shops around. Our room overlooked the Peggy Porschen Bakery, which I kid you not, is Instagramed during all hours by "influencers". I only hope they get as much busy as they get featured in pics on the Internet! Also, down the street is Philip Treacy, Milner to Royalty! Again, LOCATION! 2) I would be remiss if I did not mention The Service at LT. There is an eight-hour shift rotation of lovely front desk people that check you in, collect your key when you leave (yes, there is a physical key to your room door and they ask that you leave it at the front desk everytime you leave). I am goingto butcher their name spellings (probably), but during our 8 night stay here, we came to know Simone, Martine, Maggy and Laura very well and all were charming, helpful and total professionals. My mother has stayed here several times before and was hoping to speak to the owner, Matt and Charlotte, but they were off on holiday, but I hear they are as hard-working and amiable as the Wondrous Women of the Front Desk (henceforth known as WWFD) 3) The Buttery - the SMALL breakfast/lunch restaurant in the LT (but you can't charge your meals to your room in the LT). The Word is out on on this place - there were just as many Locals eating here as there were guests at the hotel. RESERVATIONS are HIGHLY recommended (they are on OpenTable). I wrote a seperate review on The Buttery, so do a Yelp search and find that, but you honestly can't go wrong here. We ate 4 of the 8 days. TomTom across the street is also a one-location (at this time) gem and is packed after 9am. Early bird gets the good breakfast! Much love to the Lime Tree! I'll be back someday

My sister in - law booked this hotel after our Europe tour for the two more remaining days of our…read morestay in London before heading back home. Simple place yet unique on what it offers. Small room, small shower room, quiet hotel with narrow hallways with interesting decorations, breakfast not included all for a moderate room rate. If the stay is short, this is a descent choice. Additional fee for a breakfast. The friendly concierge helped us out in booking our airport transfer on the way back to New York. Very close to the Victoria coach station, walking distance to the Victoria underground station and a reasonably priced hotel if to see the Buckingham Palace is the purpose of the stay in the area. Surprisingly the hotel location is safe - neighborhood is very deceiving - we got a scare before checking in.

Compared with other hotels in the region it's quite affordable but that has its reasons. The rooms…read moreare tiny tiny tiny... the shower is only usable if you're not too big :) The bed is too short (but that's a common problem). You can hear the trains leaving/arriving from/at Victoria the whole night, the walls are kind of vibrating. The breakfast is a joke. No fresh food but bananas and apples. No sugar free cereals (or at least oats). But a lot of sweet stuff and bagels. At least the room is clean as far as I can evaluate this.

The hotel was nice. I had a little trouble with the hot water but they quickly fixed it. I wish…read morethey had 24 hour room service or a late night snack area. Other than that, I had a great stay.

Basic room was small but fantastic location. LA Mia Mamma highly recommend for Italian. The door…read moreguy Damitri was amazing. Kind and helped us in every way. He went out of his way to make sure we were ok.

The hotel is super super cute and in such a prime location. The staff at the reception were ok, not…read moresuper friendly which is fine, not a huge deal but also it could be better. The hotel is nice and clean and of course we received their infamous cookies at check in , my fav hehe.. The room was small but cozy and the bed was pretty comfy, the room had all the necessities like shampoo, conditioner, lotion and soap. There's also a coffee machine and tea available. Our stay was short but pleasant, and it's a good hotel, lots of places to eat around and Big Ben is walking distance . I would definitely come back again.

Easy check in after a long day of traveling. We managed to get dinner in the restaurant on site…read morebefore they closed at 10. Everyone in the hotel and restaurant was kind and accommodating. The ladies at the front desk texted me a couple of times to make sure we were enjoying our stay. The only complaint is the stairs throughout the hotel that made it difficult to manage the rolling luggage.