Name: The Ampersand Hotel
Address: 10 Harrington Road , Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 3ER, United Kingdom, 10 Harrington Road, Greater London, SW7 3ER, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £216 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, monuments and atmosphere – Check location 10 Harrington Road , Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 3ER, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, monuments and atmosphere – Check location – Metro access

*9.0* London Science Museum: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

*9.1* Victoria & Albert Museum: only 4 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)

South Kensington: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)

*8.8* Natural History Museum: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)

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tasty breakfast, very helpful and nice reception staff

Šárka, Czech Republic

Staff on the reception was very friendly. Thank you for great time!!

Katarzyna, Poland

Low key atmosphere in a great location, the hotel is lovely. The restaurant is a great spot for dining or just a cocktail. Highly recommend.

Mary, USA

Loved the service and it being on a rather quiet street even though it was close to so many things harrods, the Victoria and Albert museum, great restaurants, a three Michelin stars pastry chef across the street...

Natalia, Colombia

What a delight this entire experience was! From start to finish, every team member was fantastic. We loved the design of the hotel, each area offered a little treat for our eyes - creative light installations, intricate wallpaper, unique wall art - all fun and different. The room was lovely, complete with stylish details, a cozy bed, and pillows that welcomed you to dreamland almost instantly.

K, USA

Staff at the front door and desk were delightful. Lighting in the room could be improved. Restaurant/room service needs improvement.

Claudia, USA

It was charming, very comfortable, the beds were top level. The location was central. Exactly what you expect from a boutique luxury hotel

Marie-laure, USA

Excellent location, very close to the South Kennsington subway, close to Harrods, close to good restaurants, monuments and activities. The rooms are clean and the bathroom has a strong shower (great for long hair). The reception staff are very kind and helpful. They provide good advise for restaurants, shopping zones, etc. They can book theatre tickets for you, keep your luggage safe, etc.

Laurence, Switzerland

Lovely Boutique Hotel with fantastic in room amenities. I loved the late in room dining and delicious morning cappuccino. Great location near train station and tube.

Denise, USA

The staff were so helpful & friendly. The location was incredible, only minutes from the tube. Breakfast was beautiful. Our room was a small double but it was thoughtfully laid out for its reduced footprint. The shower was amazing, bed and linens extra comfy & we found the extra touches very welcoming (for example, free juices and soft drinks in the mini bar, complimentary newspaper, very good coffee & real milk!). There was also a superb selection of vanity products and accessories in the bathroom, along with a fantastic hairdryer. They really have thought of everything!!

Jennifer, Ireland

9.6

Excellent location!
On-site restaurant
Great neighbourhood
Very comfy beds
On-site restaurant
On-site restaurant
On-site restaurant
Very comfy beds
Very comfy beds
Very comfy beds
Very clean bathrooms
Very clean bathrooms
Great neighbourhood
Great neighbourhood
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Great check-in experience
Great neighbourhood
On-site restaurant
On-site restaurant
Very clean bathrooms

What guests loved the most:
“tasty breakfast, very helpful and nice reception staff”

Šárka Czech Republic
“Staff on the reception was very friendly. Thank you for great time!!”

Katarzyna Poland
“Low key atmosphere in a great location, the hotel is lovely. The restaurant is a great spot for dining or just a cocktail. Highly recommend.”

Mary USA
“Loved the service and it being on a rather quiet street even though it was close to so many things harrods, the Victoria and Albert museum, great restaurants, a three Michelin stars pastry chef across...”

Natalia Colombia
“What a delight this entire experience was! From start to finish, every team member was fantastic. ”

K USA
“Staff at the front door and desk were delightful. Lighting in the room could be improved. Restaurant/room service needs improvement.”

Claudia USA
“It was charming, very comfortable, the beds were top level. The location was central. Exactly what you expect from a boutique luxury hotel”

Marie-laure USA
“Excellent location, very close to the South Kennsington subway, close to Harrods, close to good restaurants, monuments and activities. ”

Laurence Switzerland
“Lovely Boutique Hotel with fantastic in room amenities. I loved the late in room dining and delicious morning cappuccino. Great location near train station and tube.”

Denise USA
“The staff were so helpful & friendly. The location was incredible, only minutes from the tube. Breakfast was beautiful. ”

Jennifer Ireland

Stay in the heart of London – Excellent location - show map

One of our top picks in London – and a guest favourite.
With its own Mediterranean restaurant and just a minute’s walk from South Kensington Underground Station, The Ampersand is a cosmopolitan hotel set in a large Victorian building. The hotel also has a gym and games room.

The pillared foyer has a grand staircase lit by an elegant cascading chandelier. The downstairs bar area gives a sophisticated urban feel with its exposed brick arches, and a patisserie menu is available in the hotel’s drawing rooms.

Bedrooms at The Ampersand are individually decorated with bold contemporary wallpaper designs and original Victorian features. Each room has a minibar, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an en suite bathroom.

As well as the hotel’s well-equipped gym, guests will have access to information regarding horse riding, private trainers and running routes.

Within 2 minutes’ walk of the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Harrods and Hyde Park are just 15 minutes away by foot.

Kensington and Chelsea is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, monuments and atmosphere.

This is our guests' favourite part of London, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in London! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in London! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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An inside look at The Ampersand Hotel

The Ampersand is an elegant boutique hotel in South Kensington. This beautifully restored Victorian treasure is a small luxury hotel near the V&A, Natural History Museum and many of London's most popular museums. It is also well located for Harrods and shopping in Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, Chelsea and the Kings Road. With South Kensington tube station just across the street, all of London is within easy reach

Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, monuments and atmosphere – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

South Kensington
0.1 miles
Natural History Museum
0.1 miles
Victoria & Albert Museum
0.2 miles
Victoria and Albert Museum
0.2 miles
London Science Museum
0.2 miles
Imperial College London
0.3 miles
Gloucester Road
0.3 miles
Grosvenor Casino The Gloucester London
0.3 miles
Royal College of Art
0.5 miles
Royal Albert Hall
0.5 miles

Restaurants and markets

Bute Street Market Market
0 miles

Closest airports

London City Airport
9.7 miles
London Heathrow Airport
12 miles
Gatwick Airport
23.2 miles

What travellers love about this location

“The hotel is really cosy, it's central located, well connected by underground and in a lovely area full of really good restaurants.”

Sabrina

Switzerland

9.5

“Great convenient location - a lovely hotel - ALL the staff were so lovely - we felt at home & were sad to leave after 4 days ”

Jacquihales63

Australia

9.5

“Love this place - beautiful attention to detail and comfort even in the smallest rooms. Excellent location too - direct Heathrow tube access, gorgeous neighbour...”

New Zealand

9.5

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1 restaurant on site

Apero

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

14:00 - 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Children's cots/cribs are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The Ampersand Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Extra beds and baby cots can be requested only for the Deluxe Double Room and are subject to availability. Extra beds must be confirmed by the property directly.

Guests that have booked an advanced purchase rate are required to show the card that was used to make the booking on arrival.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“Loved the service and it being on a rather quiet street even though it was close to so many things harrods, the Victoria and Albert museum, great restaurants, a three Michelin stars pastry chef across the street... ”

Natalia

Colombia

“What a delight this entire experience was! From start to finish, every team member was fantastic. We loved the design of the hotel, each area offered a little treat for our eyes - creative light installations, intricate wallpaper, unique wall art - all fun and different. The room was lovely, complete with stylish details, a cozy bed, and pillows that welcomed you to dreamland almost instantly.”

USA

“Excellent location, very close to the South Kennsington subway, close to Harrods, close to good restaurants, monuments and activities. The rooms are clean and the bathroom has a strong shower (great for long hair). The reception staff are very kind and helpful. They provide good advise for restaurants, shopping zones, etc. They can book theatre tickets for you, keep your luggage safe, etc.”

Laurence

“The staff were so helpful & friendly. The location was incredible, only minutes from the tube. Breakfast was beautiful. Our room was a small double but it was thoughtfully laid out for its reduced footprint. The shower was amazing, bed and linens extra comfy & we found the extra touches very welcoming (for example, free juices and soft drinks in the mini bar, complimentary newspaper, very good coffee & real milk!). There was also a superb selection of vanity products and accessories in the bathroom, along with a fantastic hairdryer. They really have thought of everything!!”

Jennifer

Ireland

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Reviewed: 16 November 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lighting in room could have been a bit brighter
Very comfortable bed

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 13 November 2018

Šárka
Czech Republic

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Comfortable stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Tiny bathroom, the room could have smelled better
tasty breakfast, very helpful and nice reception staff

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 12 November 2018

Katarzyna
Poland
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Staff on the reception was very friendly. Thank you for great time!!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 7 November 2018

Mary
USA
9.2

Superb
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Low key atmosphere in a great location, the hotel is lovely. The restaurant is a great spot for dining or just a cocktail. Highly recommend.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 5 November 2018

Natalia
Colombia
Age group: 35 – 44
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No proper lighting in the bathroom for makeup and had to dry my hair in the bathroom rather than in the bathroom which was weird and inconvenient because the electric socket was exclusive for shavers
Loved the service and it being on a rather quiet street even though it was close to so many things harrods, the Victoria and Albert museum, great restaurants, a three Michelin stars pastry chef across the street...

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 3 November 2018

K
USA
10

“Delightful Stay in Kensington”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Our layout provided a bit of a tricky experience when trying to close the bathroom door from the inside - it was a tight squeeze - but we figured it out. Other than that the only downside was there we didn't have more time here.
What a delight this entire experience was! From start to finish, every team member was fantastic. We loved the design of the hotel, each area offered a little treat for our eyes - creative light installations, intricate wallpaper, unique wall art - all fun and different. The room was lovely, complete with stylish details, a cozy bed, and pillows that welcomed you to dreamland almost instantly.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 3 November 2018

Anonymous
South Africa

3 helpful votes
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms are really small
Great position

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 2 November 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.2

“Nice hotel but check your bill!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
"Extras" were added to our bill - 3 amounts of service charge and extra breakfasts because we took some bread from the buffet whilst waiting for our cooked breakfast. Breakfast coffee cup was small and top-up was an additional cost. Onion jam (not mentioned on the menu) was under our poached eggs.
Interesting decor. Good bed and good night's sleep. Great location for museums and West London in general.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 1 November 2018

Claudia
USA
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
food
Staff at the front door and desk were delightful. Lighting in the room could be improved. Restaurant/room service needs improvement.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 1 November 2018

Marie-laure
USA
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
It was charming, very comfortable, the beds were top level. The location was central. Exactly what you expect from a boutique luxury hotel

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 30 October 2018

Laurence
Switzerland

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Perfect location and great reception staff!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room and bathroom was quite small. Also, when we entered, the room was very cold. It took a while to warm up. The walls are not very thick so if you have noisy neighbours, it can be problematic.
Excellent location, very close to the South Kennsington subway, close to Harrods, close to good restaurants, monuments and activities. The rooms are clean and the bathroom has a strong shower (great for long hair). The reception staff are very kind and helpful. They provide good advise for restaurants, shopping zones, etc. They can book theatre tickets for you, keep your luggage safe, etc.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 30 October 2018

Denise
USA
10

“The Amerpersand Hotel is as Impressive as it sounds!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Lovely Boutique Hotel with fantastic in room amenities. I loved the late in room dining and delicious morning cappuccino. Great location near train station and tube.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 27 October 2018

Anonymous
South Africa

3 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms are small but well equipped
Quiet & comfortable room. Always happy to stay here

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 26 October 2018

Nancy
USA
10

“Lovely”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The room was small but expected.
it was a beautiful location!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 25 October 2018

Aleksandrs
Latvia
Age group: 35 – 44
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect location, excellent staff, clean room

Stayed in October 2018

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Start of dialog content These smaller double rooms have an en suite bathroom with L’Occitane toiletries, an LCD TV, complimentary WiFi, a media hub and air-conditioning. Extra beds cannot be accommodated in this room type. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Safety Deposit Box • Pay-per-view Channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Free toiletries • Toilet • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, monuments and atmosphere – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Facilities of The Ampersand Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

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