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Hotel The Diplomat Hotel

2 Chesham Street, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW1X 8DT, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 233 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.8
Good
233 reviews

No frills. It’s a great value for money for Belgravia. The breakfast at 8 GBP is very reasonable for the area.

Sergio France

Superb location, helpful people at desk, some old London townhouse elegance, and really good breakfast. Also, a fan was provided which let us sleep comfortably on a hot day.

Nancy United Kingdom

I loveddddd the location and the price of the hotel. It's unpretentious, charming and clean.

Maria United States of America

Loved staying in a Victorian building in Belgravia . Old fashioned but comfortable. Most accommodating staff and good breakfast.

William United States of America

The staff were very nice, friendly and helpful. The traditional English breakfast was nicely presented and more than adequate. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Claudia United States of America

The Diplomat exceeds everything for price and location. Old-fashioned, which I love, the suites are large and bright and the building itself is representative of elegance from another era.

Fred United States of America

The room was clean and comfortable. Pleanty of warm covers. Nicely appointed bathroom. Friendly front desk people!

Karen United States of America

Very charming Manageress. Perfect location and easy access to NCP car park on edge of (but outside) congestion zone

Michael United Kingdom

First time I've stayed here and it was great. I would do it again.

Decdoneit United Kingdom

All staff very friendly and helpful. Ideal location to where we wanted to go, and surprisingly quiet. Breakfast was good, plenty of choice.

Carole United Kingdom
7.8
Good
233 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “No frills. It’s a great value for money for Belgravia. The breakfast at 8 GBP is very reasonable for the area.”
    Sergio Sergio France France
  • “Superb location, helpful people at desk, some old London townhouse elegance, and really good breakfast. Also, a fan was provided which let us sleep comfortably on a hot day.”
    Nancy Nancy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I loveddddd the location and the price of the hotel. It's unpretentious, charming and clean.”
    Maria Maria United States of America United States of America
  • “Loved staying in a Victorian building in Belgravia . Old fashioned but comfortable. Most accommodating staff and good breakfast.”
    William William United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff were very nice, friendly and helpful. The traditional English breakfast was nicely presented and more than adequate. We enjoyed our stay very much.”
    Claudia Claudia United States of America United States of America
  • “The Diplomat exceeds everything for price and location. Old-fashioned, which I love, the suites are large and bright and the building itself is representative of elegance from another era.”
    Fred Fred United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was clean and comfortable. Pleanty of warm covers. Nicely appointed bathroom. Friendly front desk people!”
    Karen Karen United States of America United States of America
  • “Very charming Manageress. Perfect location and easy access to NCP car park on edge of (but outside) congestion zone”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “First time I've stayed here and it was great. I would do it again.”
    Decdoneit Decdoneit United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “All staff very friendly and helpful. Ideal location to where we wanted to go, and surprisingly quiet. Breakfast was good, plenty of choice.”
    Carole Carole United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities7.0
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.4
  • Value for money7.2
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.1

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

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With a great location in the heart of Belgravia, one of London’s most exclusive areas, this beautiful, historic Victorian building offers free Wi-Fi and comfortable rooms with attached bathroom.

A beautifully preserved, Grade II listed building, the Diplomat Hotel has a convenient location, in a quiet residential area, just 5 minutes’ walk from Belgrave Square, home of many of the capital’s embassies. All that London has to offer is within easy reach and the hotel’s great location means it offers good access to London’s transport networks. London Victoria Station is less than 2,950 feet away and Sloane Square and Knightsbridge London Underground Stations are even nearer. Harrods, Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace are all within easy walking distance.

With 26 rooms, the hotel offers friendly, personal service. All rooms have telephones, TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers and bathroom accessories.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Heating
Garden
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7.8
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Categories:
  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities7.0
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.4
  • Value for money7.2
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.1

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  • Sergio France

    “No frills. It’s a great value for money for Belgravia. The breakfast at 8 GBP is very reasonable for the area.”

  • Nancy United Kingdom

    “Superb location, helpful people at desk, some old London townhouse elegance, and really good breakfast. Also, a fan was provided which let us sleep comfortably on a hot day.”

  • Maria United States of America

    “I loveddddd the location and the price of the hotel. It's unpretentious, charming and clean.”

  • William United States of America

    “Loved staying in a Victorian building in Belgravia . Old fashioned but comfortable. Most accommodating staff and good breakfast.”

  • Claudia United States of America

    “The staff were very nice, friendly and helpful. The traditional English breakfast was nicely presented and more than adequate. We enjoyed our stay very much.”

  • Fred United States of America

    “The Diplomat exceeds everything for price and location. Old-fashioned, which I love, the suites are large and bright and the building itself is representative of elegance from another era.”

  • Karen United States of America

    “The room was clean and comfortable. Pleanty of warm covers. Nicely appointed bathroom. Friendly front desk people!”

  • Michael United Kingdom

    “Very charming Manageress. Perfect location and easy access to NCP car park on edge of (but outside) congestion zone”

  • Decdoneit United Kingdom

    “First time I've stayed here and it was great. I would do it again.”

  • Carole United Kingdom

    “All staff very friendly and helpful. Ideal location to where we wanted to go, and surprisingly quiet. Breakfast was good, plenty of choice. ”

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  • Hi, Can I leave my bag at reception on Apr 25th to later check in? Check out is Apr 26th. Thanks

    Thank you for choosing Diplomat Hotel. You may put your suitcases in the baggage room as complimentary. Kind regards, Zerrin

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    Answered on February 17, 2020
  • Is there an option to check in early, say at 10am if the room is already available?

    Hello, Thank you for your message. Early check in is subject to availability but if the room is available we can surely do so. We kindly ask to provide the approximate time of your arrival to be able to check you in. Kind regards The Diplomat Hotel

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    Answered on October 30, 2020
  • how far is the hotel from Holy trinity church sloane square?

    Good morning, It is a very short walking distance, 7 minutes. Kind regards

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    Answered on November 4, 2019
  • how far from the german embassy

    Thank you for the message. German Embassy is only 2 minutes walking distance from the hotel. Approx 200 - 300 metres far away. Kind regards, Zerrin

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    Answered on February 17, 2020
  • how far is the diplomat hotel from the Bulgari hotel

    It is about 15 minutes walk.

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    Answered on December 11, 2019
  • How far is the airport from the hotel

    Good evening, It depends which airport. From Heathrow airport is about 1 hour by undergroung. From Stansted airport is about 1 hour and 20 minutes by train and underground. From Gatwick airport is about 1 hour by train. From Luton airport is about 1 hour 30 minutes by train and underground. Kind regards

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    Answered on December 15, 2019
  • How far is the diplomat hotel from Saatchi Gallery

    about 10' walk

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    Answered on November 2, 2019
  • Hello. What are the opening hours of the car park at Cadogan Place? Thank you. Mark.

    NPC Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 9SA Opening times Monday 24HR Tuesday 24HR Wednesday 24HR Thursday 24HR Friday 24HR Saturday 24HR Sunday 24HR Pay on the day Up to 30 mins £5.00 1 hour £10.00 1 to 2 hours £20.00 2 to 3 hours £30.00 3 to 4 hours £40.00 4 to 24 hours £50.00 Motorcycle per day £6.00 Season Tickets from as little as £22.39 per day. Car Park features 24hr Contact Centre Car Park Award Gateway accepted Season Tickets available Cards accepted Additional info Max Height - 2.06m Car-Electrical Charging Points Your booking allows you to enter and exit the car park once.

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    Answered on January 22, 2020
  • I need to be at Gatwick airport at 5 am, what is my best option? Thank you. Train operates at 4 am?

    Good afternoon, The first direct train from Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport is at 4.30 am and the first Gatwick Express is at 5.00 am. Both take approximately 40 minutes to get to the airport. Kind regards

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant
    0.3 miles
  • Cafe/Bar
    0.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River
    1.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • London City Airport
    8.8 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    12.9 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    23.4 miles
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Amenities of The Diplomat Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Heating
Garden
Outdoors
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Turkish
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House rules The Diplomat Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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 - 6 years
Extra bed by request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed by request
£25 per person, per night

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 not allowed.

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The fine print

Public parking is available just 350 feet from the hotel, at Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 9SA.

The reception is currently operating on reduced hours, from 08:00 to midnight.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform The Diplomat Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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 Diplomat Hotel

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

  • The Diplomat Hotel is 1.4 miles from the center of London.

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

    • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Diplomat Hotel (subject to availability):

      • Parking
      • Street parking

    • Check-in at The Diplomat Hotel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

    • Room options at The Diplomat Hotel include:

      • Single
      • Twin
      • Double