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The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Deluxe Double Room
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Timeless elegance in Kensington's heart

Elegant and understated, this property in Kensington offers a perfect blend of contemporary design and old-world architecture. Enjoy spacious, stylish rooms, exceptional dining options, and easy access to museums, parks, and vibrant local eateries.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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10 Harrington Road, London, England, SW7 3ER
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrods
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Small - Suitable for 1 or 2 nights )

Double Room (Small - Suitable for 1 or 2 nights )

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

London

The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is centrally located in London, a 4-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 12 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Harrods and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Natural History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Harrods - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • South Kensington Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 4 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Hoop & Toy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Cookies - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers 111 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 111 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include babysitting (surcharge) and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 52 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 52 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ampersand Hotel
Ampersand Hotel London
Ampersand London
Hotel Ampersand
The Ampersand Hotel London, England
The Ampersand Hotel London
The Ampersand Hotel
The Ampersand Hotel Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room friendly check in and helpful doorman
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent bathroom in my room that was upgraded. Smaller rooms had less space in the bathroom but ok for brief stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gorgeous, warm, and cozy hotel! Magically decorated for Christmas, and everything you could possibly need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

William

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding service and a real centre of calm in the wonderfully hectic Kensington
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristian, Houston

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oluwagbemiga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

justin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

So Young

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alysha Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was excellent as always!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service was exceptional. We will keep coming back to this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb staff, good food, lovely room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb from start to finish. Accomodating staff who really care about making the stay great. The teas are not to be missed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very snug and comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander, East Greenwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a solid 4-star hotel, and if it were positioned as such, the experience would be perfectly justified. However, it is definitely not a luxury 5-star boutique hotel. There is no doorman at night, no bar, and bottles of wine are left near the reception with a notebook where guests are expected to write down their room number and how many glasses they take—which feels quite awkward and not at all luxurious. On top of that, the cleaning staff was vacuuming the reception area during the day, with the noise constantly disrupting the atmosphere. Overall, this hotel does not meet the standards or service level expected from a true luxury property
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was extremely enjoyable, but your question about free breakfast has thrown me as we paid both mornings, can someone feedback on that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attention to detail. Modern amenities, centrally located. Wonderful food and excellent staff. Will come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well equipped room with lovely bathroom and shower. The rooms are snug with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel & staff, comfortable bed. Really great area
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best repurposing of an older building I’ve seen . Super clean and comfortable as well as very quiet . Staff takes great care of this hotel and are quick to help guests . Beds and linens are the best . The location ( near the British Museum ) is excellent and feels like a neighborhood with great restaurants and many cuisines . Planning on staying here again in just a few weeks. Easy walk to subway .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tralyn Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing! Cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Would definitely recommend and will come back to visit soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismat

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025