The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World, London
About the Hotel
Rooms
The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World is in Kensington, featuring Victorian buildings and embassies. The rooms include single, small double, superior, deluxe, and suite accommodations. The Single and Small Double Rooms are inspired by astronomy. The Music-inspired Superior Rooms feature velvet headboards. The Deluxe Studios include botanical design elements. The Suites, on the fourth and fifth floors, showcase views of the London skyline and interiors inspired by geometry. Rooms feature Malin+Goetz toiletries, LCD TVs, movies, complimentary soft drinks, hot drinks, room service, laptop safe, gym access, ironing facilities, heating, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, mini-bar, and trouser press.
Dining Options
The Ampersand Hotel provides several dining options. Apero, located beneath the hotel's Victorian cellar arches, features Mediterranean cuisine. Diners can select from almost 100 wines. The Drawing Rooms serve pastries, teas, and coffees. The Science Afternoon Tea includes jellies in petri dishes and chocolate spacemen. Breakfast is in the Drawing Room, with continental and full English options, plus bacon and egg sandwiches and avocado and feta on sourdough. Menus inspired by the Mediterranean's best ingredients and the region's most enduring flavors are popular with both locals and hotel guests, who gather here from breakfast to late evening. Tagliatelle alla tarantina with mussels & chilli, Bavette steak, fries and mojo verde and desserts like Apero's Tiramisu are popular dishes.
Leisure & Entertainment
The Ampersand Hotel has a gym on the lower-ground floor, open 24 hours. It offers Technogym equipment, including a bike, treadmill, and crosstrainer. Table tennis is available in the Games Room when it's not in use for private events. The hotel is near Hyde Park for activities like running, horse-riding, and roller-blading. The Royal Albert Hall, less than a mile away, hosts concerts, including the Last Night of The Proms. The Science Museum features interactive exhibits and a 3D Imax cinema. The Victoria and Albert Museum displays art and design.
Location and Transportation
The Ampersand Hotel is in Kensington, near Knightsbridge and Chelsea. Hyde Park is a five-minute walk. Landmarks nearby include Westminster Abbey (3.5 km), The Albert Memorial (1 km), Victoria and Albert Museum (0.5 km), Kensington Gardens (1.5 km), Harrods (1 km), The British Museum (4.5 km), and Royal Albert Hall (1 km).
Services
The Ampersand Hotel offers services, including Premier Classic London Tour, City of Spies Tour, and Royal London Tour. Dog beds, treats, and bowls are available. The hotel provides a range of family-oriented services. The hotel has creative meeting spaces, like the Library and Games Room. The Wine Room is available for private dinners. The Apero kitchen can tailor menus with food tastings before events. The Games Room is a whimsical, colorful private event space, with ping pong. The Library features curated books.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Table tennis
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
