Five-Star Hotels Close to Royal Albert Hall

Accommodation Within Walking Distance of BBC Promenade Concerts

© Frances Spiegel

Jul 6, 2009
Royal Albert Hall  , Panos Asproulis, 2005, Wikimedia Commons
Visitors to BBC Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, who require accommodation, might like to consider some 5-star hotels within walking distance of the venue.

London is renowned for its wide range of four and five-star luxury hotels. Visitors to the BBC Promenade Concerts, who require accommodation, will be pleased to know that there are many good hotels within walking distance of the Royal Albert Hall.

Here are some of the best-known quality hotels with details of their location and notable features.

Baglioni Hotel London

This hotel, with its distinctly Italian atmosphere, overlooks Kensington Palace and is a short walk from the Albert Hall. Visitors will find luxury bath robes, freshly cut flowers, bottled water and fresh fruit in every guest room.

The Baglioni is renowned for its recently re-launched restaurant, Brunello, serving Italian cuisine.

The Baglioni has its own Spa & Wellness Centre offering sauna, massage, Turkish/Steam Bath and Hammam. Pets are allowed on request, at no extra charge. Wifi is available free of charge in public areas. There is no available parking.

  • 60 Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5BB Tel: +44 (0)20 7368 5700

The Berkeley

Guest rooms at this hotel have complimentary 24-hour WiFi and broadband internet access via laptop or television.

The Berkeley offers a choice of restaurants and bars, including Marcus Wareing's Knightsbridge restaurant and Gordon Ramsey's Boxwood restaurant.

The hotel has a state-of-the-art gym and rooftop swimming pool open to the sunshine in good weather, but covered during inclement weather. The Berkeley Spa offers beauty treatments and massages.

  • Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1x 7RL. Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 6000

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

This hotel is regarded as one of London's most fashionable venues. 173 guest rooms, all with WiFi access, complimentary fruit selection and mineral water, overlook either a quiet courtyard or Knightsbridge and Hyde Park.

In addition to two award-winning restaurants, the Foliage and The Park, the hotel offers a spa centre with eight treatment rooms, Vitality Pool, gymnasium, Zen Colour Therapy relaxation room and Amethyst Crystal Steam Room. Parking can be arranged through the hotel.

  • 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA. Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 2000

Milestone Hotel and Suites

This 5-star boutique hotel offers luxury guest rooms, suites and apartments. All guest accommodations have WiFi. Visitors to this hotel feel very special when they find treats in their rooms such as home-made biscuits, chocolates, fresh fruits or even candles in the bathroom.

The Milestone's fitness centre has a resistance pool, well-equipped gymnasium and spa treatment room. Sessions can be booked in advance with the in-house personal trainer.

Pets are welcome. A deposit is taken and refunded on departure provided there is no soiling or damage.

  • 1 Kensington Court, London W8 5DL. Tel: +44 (0)20 7917 1000

Royal Garden Hotel

This hotel, located close to Kensington Palace, is just a short walk from the Royal Albert Hall. The Royal Garden has three bars and two restaurants, including Min Jiang offering fine Chinese cuisine including Dim Sum and Beijing Duck.

The hotel has its own holistic health centre and spa. WiFi is charged at GBP 5.00 per hour, and parking is available on site at GBP 30.00 per day.

  • 2-24 Kensington High Street, London W8 4PT. Tel: +44 (0)20 7937 8000

These are just a few of the luxury hotels close to the Royal Albert Hall. The individual websites of the hotels mentioned above will provide all the information required to make a choice.


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Royal Albert Hall  , Panos Asproulis, 2005, Wikimedia Commons
       


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