Hotel
 The Ampersand Hotel

10 Harrington Road , Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 3ER, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 1848 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.0
Wonderful
1,848 reviews

i will come again everything is more than I expected, the staff very friendly 👍🏻♥️♥️

Manayer Saudi Arabia

Wonderful rooms with a terrific kids program! Great staff and location and surprisingly sizeable room for London. Highly recommend.

Caroline United States of America

everything was clean and comfortable. close to everything

Mary United States of America

Could not ask for a better hotel, location, staff.

Ryan United States of America

Loved our stay here! Nice, spacious room, beautiful lobby and tea room! The bed and pillows were very comfy. Also loved the very kind gentleman at the door. Complimentary goodies in the mini fridge! The location is perfect…easy proximity to tube stop and good restaurants nearby!

Cathy United States of America

Everyone was so kind to us and our daughter. The bed was comfortable and the location was perfect.

Hannah Saudi Arabia

great location, easy access to tube and attractions. suite rooms equipped with kitchenette which is extremely useful, especially for families.

Anuj United States of America

Location is amazing - being next to underground with multiple lines was very convenient for sightseeing. Staff was professional and helpful and added to helping us feel welcome and safe.

Figueiredo United States of America

beautiful hotel, very accommodating staff, room was spacious for London and very comfortable

Helen United States of America

Pretty much everything. The staff were most helpful and pleasant. The hotel was surprisingly quiet considering the location. The food in the restaurant was good.

Christopher United States of America
9.0
Wonderful
1,848 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “i will come again everything is more than I expected, the staff very friendly 👍🏻♥️♥️”
    Manayer Manayer Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “Wonderful rooms with a terrific kids program! Great staff and location and surprisingly sizeable room for London. Highly recommend.”
    Caroline Caroline United States of America United States of America
  • “everything was clean and comfortable. close to everything”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America
  • “Could not ask for a better hotel, location, staff.”
    Ryan Ryan United States of America United States of America
  • “Loved our stay here! Nice, spacious room, beautiful lobby and tea room! The bed and pillows were very comfy. Also loved the very kind gentleman at the door. Complimentary goodies in the mini fridge!”
    Cathy Cathy United States of America United States of America
  • “Everyone was so kind to us and our daughter. The bed was comfortable and the location was perfect.”
    Hannah Hannah Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “great location, easy access to tube and attractions. suite rooms equipped with kitchenette which is extremely useful, especially for families.”
    Anuj Anuj United States of America United States of America
  • “Location is amazing - being next to underground with multiple lines was very convenient for sightseeing. Staff was professional and helpful and added to helping us feel welcome and safe.”
    Figueiredo Figueiredo United States of America United States of America
  • “beautiful hotel, very accommodating staff, room was spacious for London and very comfortable”
    Helen Helen United States of America United States of America
  • “Pretty much everything. The staff were most helpful and pleasant. The hotel was surprisingly quiet considering the location. The food in the restaurant was good.”
    Christopher Christopher United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities 9.0
  • Cleanliness 9.3
  • Comfort 9.5
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi 9.2
High score for London

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

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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 mini-bar, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an private 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.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

The Ampersand Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 5, 2012
 Hotel chain/brand: Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Pet friendly
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews

9.0
Wonderful · 1,848 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities 9.0
  • Cleanliness 9.3
  • Comfort 9.5
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi 9.2
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  • Manayer
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
    “i will come again everything is more than I expected, the staff very friendly 👍🏻♥️♥️”
  • Caroline
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Wonderful rooms with a terrific kids program! Great staff and location and surprisingly sizeable room for London. Highly recommend.”
  • Mary
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “everything was clean and comfortable. close to everything”
  • Ryan
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Could not ask for a better hotel, location, staff.”
  • Cathy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Loved our stay here! Nice, spacious room, beautiful lobby and tea room! The bed and pillows were very comfy. Also loved the very kind gentleman at the door. Complimentary goodies in the mini fridge! The location is perfect…easy proximity to tube...”
  • Hannah
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
    “Everyone was so kind to us and our daughter. The bed was comfortable and the location was perfect.”
  • Anuj
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location, easy access to tube and attractions. suite rooms equipped with kitchenette which is extremely useful, especially for families.”
  • Figueiredo
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location is amazing - being next to underground with multiple lines was very convenient for sightseeing. Staff was professional and helpful and added to helping us feel welcome and safe.”
  • Helen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “beautiful hotel, very accommodating staff, room was spacious for London and very comfortable”
  • Christopher
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Pretty much everything. The staff were most helpful and pleasant. The hotel was surprisingly quiet considering the location. The food in the restaurant was good.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have a Twin room (2 single beds)? Does the room have a bath?
    Thank you for your message. Our Superior rooms can be Twinned and some have baths. This will need to be requested in advance to your arrival. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Warn regards, The Ampersnad Team
    Asked about: Superior Double or Twin Room • Answered on December 5, 2019
  • hello, are dogs welcome in all room types? we have a very small dog we would like to bring with us
    Some pets are permitted in our Deluxe rooms, Deluxe Studios and Suites only; please inform the hotel at reservations stage. Pets are not permitted in the public areas of the hotel.
    Answered on December 31, 2019
  • Do you offer a cot in the room? We have a 7 month old baby.
    Yes we can offer a baby cot, only in the large room types. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
    Asked about: Superior Double or Twin Room • Answered on September 30, 2020
  • Hi Which is the nearest car park and what are their charges?
    We recommend the Kensington carpark, also located on Harrington Road, SW7 3ND. Only a few minutes walk from the hotel.
    Answered on December 5, 2020
  • do you have rooms with a connecting door? for a family of 5 ( children ages 1, 5,and 7 )
    Yes, we do have superior rooms and deluxe rooms interconnecting, which they can keep 2/3 people and they have a communal door.
    Answered on March 2, 2022

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Natural History Museum London
    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
  • Grosvenor Casino The Gloucester London
    0.3 miles
  • Science Museum
    0.5 miles
  • Royal College of Art
    0.5 miles
Top attractions
  • Harrods
    0.6 miles
  • Buckingham Palace
    1.5 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus
    2.1 miles
  • Houses of Parliament
    2.2 miles
  • Big Ben
    2.2 miles
  • Trafalgar Square
    2.3 miles
  • London Eye
    2.5 miles
  • Tower of London
    4.4 miles
  • Wembley Stadium
    6.2 miles
  • O2 Arena
    7.7 miles
Public transit
  • Subway South Kensington Tube Station
    0.1 miles
  • Subway Gloucester Road Tube Station
    0.3 miles
Closest Airports
  • London City Airport
    9.7 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    12 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    23.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of The Ampersand Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Pet friendly
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Ampersand Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express 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.

Please note that all credit cards used for booking must be present upon check-in.

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

FAQs about The Ampersand Hotel

  • The prices at The Ampersand Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Ampersand Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • The Ampersand Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at The Ampersand Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The Ampersand Hotel is 2.3 miles from the center of London.

  • Room options at The Ampersand Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Studio
    • Suite