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The Pelham is an elegant boutique hotel in the heart of South Kensington. It is located a short walk from Kensington Gardens, the inspiration for the eclectic, brightly coloured design of its interiors.
It’s clear why The Pelham has long been regarded as one of London’s most sophisticated hotels. It has the aristocratic atmosphere of a London townhouse, its interiors are a romantic mix of elegant patterns and rich tones, complemented by the warm welcome and flawless service of a noble residence. The wood-panelled drawing room and library are wonderful places to relax, surrounded by archetypally English cabinet work. The hotel offers guests a wonderful opportunity to spoil themselves with an indulgent afternoon tea, or to enjoy some of the exquisite dishes prepared by Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo at the Trattoria. All of The Pelham’s 52 bedrooms and suites have their own style, expressed through a unique design with an evocative mix of antique and modern furniture, paintings and precious fabrics.
La Trattoria by Alfredo Russo welcomes you at any time of day for a delicious breakfast, light lunch, special Vintage Afternoon Tea or elegant dinner. The restaurant serves traditional-chic Italian food created with the distinctive flair of Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo.
For events and meetings – both business and private – The Pelham offers two bright, elegant conference rooms hosting up to 45 people, plus a private dining room, drawing room and library, available for private gatherings.
ACCOMMODATION
The Pelham’s 52 rooms and suites all have an individual style and design, expressed by a unique mix of antique and modern furniture, paintings and precious fabrics.
The wooden and metal window frames enhance the design of the furnishings, a creative combination of classic and contemporary, while natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows adds extra radiance to the interiors.
The eclectic design theme is carried through to the furnishings where exuberantly patterned headboards, drapes and upholstery are offset by plain, elegant wallpaper, and vice versa.
The ten suites – all spacious, welcoming and sophisticated – offer guests a level of comfort and luxury designed to match their personal taste and needs. There is even a loft-style suite with its own separate entrance, perfect for small families.
Smart Samsung TVs and beds by Simmons with Italian Frette linen complement antique wooden cabinets. The bathrooms are beautifully designed in solid granite and oak, with period style taps. Refined Penhaligon toiletries provide the ultimate in pampering.
All the rooms and suites are air conditioned and equipped with the latest technology. And to ensure that guests will always be unfazed by the vagaries of London weather, there’s also a courtesy umbrella in every room.
The Mews Suite
King Suite
7 Junior Suites
13 Double Executive
16 Double Deluxe
14 Double Superior
DINING
La Trattoria by Alfredo Russo welcomes guests at any time of the day, with a different ambience for every moment. The varied breakfast buffet will appeal to all tastes – eggs prepared in every possible way, pancakes with bacon, berries and maple syrup, duck egg on potato and goat’s cheese rosti, or the Pelham Porridge with organic oats. There’s also a vegetarian cooked breakfast, while a Champagne breakfast with Eggs Royale offers a more indulgent alternative.
For lunch and dinner, Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo infuses his dishes with his zestful, inquisitive approach to life. This “new Italian style” presents a highly personal take on traditional Piedmontese and Italian cuisine. From cod brandade with olive oil to baked aubergines with tomato and mozzarella, veal in tuna sauce, mixed boiled meats, pasta Amatriciana and bean soup, Alfredo’s menu is made for sharing!
ADDRESS
The Pelham
15 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, London, SW7 2LA
T: +44 (0)207 589 8288
E: reservations.thepelham@starhotels.com
NEAREST TRANSPORT
FROM ST PANCRAS STATION
From this station travel by London Underground from Kings Cross/St Pancras Station (5miles) directly to South Kensington Station. You will be travelling Westbound on the Piccadilly Line (dark blue). The hotel is located directly across the street from South Kensington Station. Journey time is about 30mins.
FROM THE M25 & M4 MOTORWAYS
Arrive via the M25 exit at Junction 15 & join the M4 Eastbound. Travel 10miles along the M4 until the Motorway ends & becomes the A4. Continue another 5 miles & follow signage for ‘Central London’ until you reach South Kensington & the Museum district. You will pass Gloucester Rd Underground Station, the Natural History Museum & finally reach the Victoria & Albert Museum. As you drive in front of the Victoria & Albert Museum turn right into Thurloe Place & continue through the first set of traffic lights (Exhibition Road). The Pelham is 200m in front of you. From Junction 15, journey time is approximately 45-60mins depending on traffic.
FROM LONDON HEATHROW AIRPORT
From any Heathrow Underground Station travel directly to South Kensington Station. You will be travelling Eastbound on the Piccadilly Line (dark blue). The hotel is located directly across the street from South Kensington Station. Journey time is about 70mins.
FROM LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT
From Gatwick Airport Railway Station travel directly to Victoria Station via the Gatwick Express. Journey time is about 30 mins. Upon arriving at Victoria Station move downstairs to Victoria Underground Station & travel directly to South Kensington Station. You will be travelling Westbound for two stops on the District (green) or Circle Lines (yellow). The hotel is located directly across the street from South Kensington Station. Journey time from Victoria to South Kensington is about 10mins.
NEAREST ATTRACTIONS
| Natural History Museum – 0.1 miles
Victoria & Albert Museum – 0.2 miles London Science Museum – 0.2 miles Imperial College London – 0.3 miles Science Museum – 0.1 miles Royal College of Art – 0.4 miles Harrods – 0.6 miles Buckingham Palace – 1.5 miles Piccadilly Circus – 2 miles Houses of Parliament – 2.2 miles Big Ben – 2.2 miles Trafalgar Square – 2.2 miles London Eye – 2.5 miles |
FACILITIES
Check in time: 3pm
Check out: 11am
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Lounge
- Gym
- Laundry Service
- Room Service
- Luggage Deposit
- Pets Welcome
GUEST SERVICES
- Guest Experience Team
- All means of payments taken
- Weddings
- Meetings
- 24 Hours Front Desk
- Safety Deposit Boxes
- Express Checkout
IN ROOM SERVICES
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Tea Tray
- Fluffy Bathrobes and Slippers
- Books and Magazines
- TV with Foreign Channels
- Penhaligons Bathroom Products
- Hairdryer
- Air Con
- Desk with Lamp
- Starbed
- Mini Bar
- Tea Tray
- Newspapers
- Pillow Menu
- Wake Up Call
THINGS WE LOVE
- The hotel’s interiors were designed by Kit Kemp. Starhotels has refurbished many elements, while maintaining the same colourful aesthetic.
- A coveted address in the heart of South Kensington, ideally located for the capital’s main attractions.
- All 52 bedrooms and suites have retained their original personality.
- Eclectic and brightly coloured design with a period and contemporary mix create a uniquely charming atmosphere.
- The Pelham Hotel is the ideal venue for private events, from board meetings and press conferences to baby showers and cocktail parties.
- Combines tradition and modernity with the atmosphere of a townhouse and country residence.
MEETING & EVENT SPACES
The Library
The Gallery 1
The Gallery 2
The Drawing Room
Private Dining Room
WI-FI internet connection
Dedicated Event Manager
Sound system
Natural Light
Screen
LCD projector
Flip chart
ON SITE ACTIVITIES
Private Dining
Afternoon Tea
OFF SITE ACTIVITIES
Any activity can be organised with the help of the Concierge Service, including and not limited to visits to museums, restaurant bookings, tours, private shopping and more.
Contact
Address and postcode – The Pelham
15 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, SW7 2LA
Telephone number –+44 (0)207 589 8288
Email address – reservations.thepelham@starhotels.com
HOTEL
A true hidden gem of Knightsbridge, The Franklin London combines the warmth of a private home with the impeccable service of a luxury hotel. Refurbished by the celebrity designer Anouska Hempel, this 35-bedroom boutique hotel is unique and original in style, fusing the charm of an English house with Italian style.
The Franklin is tucked away on a quiet residential street yet is only steps away from the excitement of Knightsbridge and London’s most famous landmarks. The hotel houses a fine-dining Italian restaurant, curated by the Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo, as well as an elegant and glamorous Franklin Bar.
A truly unique feature of The Franklin is the private garden available to access for all the guests – a haven of oasis in a bustling city. The Library can be enjoyed as a space to relax or for private meetings. The hotels also features a Hammam and a gym and all our guests can enjoy the services of a Les Clefs d’Or concierge.
ACCOMMODATION
Every one of the 35 spacious rooms and suites, including the 63 m2 Presidential Suite – the ultimate distillation of elegance and style – is flooded with light and exquisitely furnished for total comfort. Most offer views of Knightsbridge or the verdant parkland of Egerton Gardens.
While each has a different layout and atmosphere, the Franklin’s 35 rooms all express the same elegant aesthetic that underpins Anouska Hempel’s overall design concept. The colours are mainly muted, neutral tones – greys, black, white, teak and tan – which are lent further authenticity by natural oak flooring, shagreen upholstery and individual touches like the framed botanical specimens on the walls of many of the rooms.
The soft, neutral colours, mainly shades of grey, white and black, harmonise with the sophistication of the other furnishing details, including the oak floors, large Victorian windows, mirrored furniture and wrought iron canopy beds with sumptuous Italian linen by Frette and mattresses by Simmons.
The suites are even more sumptuous, with furnishings in fine Italian velvet and taffeta. Skilful touches of greenery bring nature into the interiors, while Art Deco touches lend extra sophistication.
Large Samsung Smart TVs, GHD hairdryers and straighteners and exclusive Penhaligons toiletries provide add luxurious touches to every room, while a pillow menu and rain shower experience enhance the sensation of sheer indulgence.
DINING
The Franklin Restaurant by Alfredo Russo
This modern Italian restaurant is the domain of Michelin-starred Chef Alfredo Russo. Here guests can enjoy a breath-taking fine-dining experience, a combination of simplicity, sophistication and quality seasonal ingredients. There is seating for just 30 diners, in an intimate space with a view of the garden. The familiar grey velvet decor, with silk ikat-patterned furnishings and immense Venetian églomisé mirrors, generates an exclusive, refined warmth.
The Franklin Bar
The Franklin Bar is an elegant Cocktail bar lined with mirrored walls in a Great Gatsby 1920s style. The essence of glamour, it is the perfect place to wind down before dinner or enjoy a cocktail created by a skilled mixologist.
ADDRESS
The Franklin
Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2DB
T: +44 (0)20 7584 5533
E: reservations.thefranklin@starhotels.com
NEAREST TRANSPORT
FROM HEATHROW AIRPORT
From London Heathrow Airport, you can travel by Underground, from any Terminal directly to South Kensington Station. Take the Piccadilly line (dark blue) towards Cockfosters and stop at South Kensington Station. The Franklin is located 10 minutes walk from the station. Once you have come out of the main station entrance walk down Pelham St. to reach Thurloe Square. Turn right at Thurloe Square and then immediately right at South Terrace. Keep walking down to Egerton Gardens and turn left. The hotel is located at 24 Egerton Gardens. The commute will take about 50 minutes.
FROM LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT
From London Gatwick Airport, you can travel by Gatwick Express, from the South Terminal If you arrive at the North Terminal, take the shuttle to the south Terminal. The Gatwick Express will take you to Victoria Station. From Victoria, follow the underground signs and take either The Central Line (Yellow) or The District Line (Green) to South Kensington Station. The Franklin is located less than 10 minutes away from the station . Once you have come out of the main station entrance walk down Pelham St. to reach Thurloe Square. Turn right at Thurloe Square and then immediately right at South Terrace. Keep walking down to Egerton Gardens and turn left. The hotel is located at 24 Egerton Gardens. The journey will take approximately 1 hour.
FROM HEATHROW AIRPORT
From London Heathrow Airport, you can travel by Underground, from any Terminal directly to South Kensington Station. Take the Piccadilly line (dark blue) towards Cockfosters and stop at South Kensington Station. The Franklin is located 10 minutes walk from the station. Once you have come out of the main station entrance walk down Pelham St. to reach Thurloe Square. Turn right at Thurloe Square and then immediately right at South Terrace. Keep walking down to Egerton Gardens and turn left. The hotel is located at 24 Egerton Gardens. The commute will take about 50 minutes.
FROM LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT
From London Gatwick Airport, you can travel by Gatwick Express, from the South Terminal If you arrive at the North Terminal, take the shuttle to the south Terminal. The Gatwick Express will take you to Victoria Station. From Victoria, follow the underground signs and take either The Central Line (Yellow) or The District Line (Green) to South Kensington Station. The Franklin is located less than 10 minutes away from the station . Once you have come out of the main station entrance walk down Pelham St. to reach Thurloe Square. Turn right at Thurloe Square and then immediately right at South Terrace. Keep walking down to Egerton Gardens and turn left. The hotel is located at 24 Egerton Gardens. The journey will take approximately 1 hour.
FROM ST PANCRAS STATION
From Kings Cross/St Pancras Station, travel by London Underground to South Kensington Station. You will be travelling Westbound on the Piccadilly Line (dark blue). The Franklin is located less than 10 minutes away from the station. Once you have come out of the main station entrance walk down Pelham St. to reach Thurloe Square. Turn right at Thurloe Square and then immediately right at South Terrace. Keep walking down to Egerton Gardens and turn left. The hotel is located at 24 Egerton Gardens. The commute will take about 30 minutes.
FROM THE M25 & M4 MOTORWAYS
From M25 use the left 2 lanes to merge onto M4 towards Heathrow Airport. Follow A4 to Cromwell Mews and continue onto Great West Rd/A4. At Hogarth Roundabout. Take the 2nd exit onto Great West Chiswick/A4. Turn right onto Egerton Terrace and right again onto Egerton Gardens.
NEAREST ATTRACTIONS
Victoria and Albert Museum – 0.1 miles
London Science Museum – 0.1 miles
Natural History Museum – 0.1 miles
Harrods – 0.3 miles
Sloane Street – 0.4 miles
The Serpentine – 0.6 miles
Buckingham Palace – 1.2 miles
Piccadilly Circus – 1.8 miles
Houses of Parliament – 1.9 miles
Big Ben – 1.9 miles
Trafalgar Square – 1.9 miles
London Eye – 2.2 miles
Tower of London – 4.1 miles
Wembley Stadium – 6.3 miles
O2 Arena – 7.4 miles
FACILITIES
Check in time: 3pm
Check out: 11am
- Meeting Rooms
- Valet Parking
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Lounge
- Gardens
- 24hr Front Desk
- Laundry Service
GUEST SERVICES
- Les Clefs d’Or Concierge
- Guest Experience Team
- 24-hour Fitness Centre
- Personal trainer (on request)
- Hammam Wellness Center
- Spa Menu
- The Hempel-designed Hammam, for residents only, provides a relaxing retreat for guests, with specialist treatments on request.
IN ROOM SERVICES
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Tea Tray
- Fluffy Bathrobes and Slippers
- Books and Magazines
- Newspapers
- Penhaligons Bathroom Products
- Personal Safe and Hairdryer
- Air Con
- Starbed
- Pillow Menu
- Desk with Lamp
- Minibar
- Smart TV with foreign satellite channels
- Safety Deposit Box
- Room service
- Docking Station
THINGS WE LOVE
Overlooking the exclusive Egerton Gardens, the hotel offers guests a peaceful, private stay in the heart of London.
- A short walk from Knightsbridge.
- The Guest Experience Team and Les Clefs d’Or Concierge attend to guests’ personal requirements, transforming their stay into a bespoke experience.
- Anouska Hempel’s elegantly opulent interiors create an atmosphere of unparalleled splendour. Embroidered furnishings, Venetian stone floors and filigree silverware capture the spirit of a glorious era within the context of a thoroughly modern hotel.
MEETINGS
- WI-FI internet connection
- Dedicated Event Manager
- Sound system
- Natural Light
- Screen
- LCD projector
- Flip chart
- Breakfast & Lunch
ON SITE ACTIVITIES
Any activity can be organised with the help of the Concierge Service, including and not limited to visits to museums, restaurant bookings, tours, private shopping and more.
OFF SITE ACTIVITIES
- Cocktail Masterclasses
- Private Dining
- Treatments
Contact
Address and postcode – The Franklin
Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2DB
Telephone number – +44 (0)20 7584 5533
Email address – reservations.thefranklin@starhotels.com