Hotel 100 Queen’s Gate London is part of Hilton’s Curio Collection and occupies a building with a Regency-style facade in South Kensington. It has an Italian restaurant, a cocktail bar and a gym. It is a good fit if your trip revolves around the museums and concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 100 Queen’s Gate (SW7). The Natural History Museum is about a 10-minute walk away; according to the hotel, the Science Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Albert Hall are also a few steps away.
Victoria station is about 40 minutes on foot. Paddington (2.6 km) and Marble Arch (2.7 km) are better reached by Tube or taxi.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have a tea and coffee set, a 49-inch smart TV with Chromecast, free wifi and a private bathroom. Some have a Nespresso machine.
- Cento, a restaurant serving traditional Italian cooking.
- Afternoon tea with Newby teas, in an atrium with natural light.
- A cocktail bar.
- A gym.
For breakfast you can choose a buffet, à la carte, continental or full English.
Who it suits
- Handy if you have tickets for the Royal Albert Hall and want to walk back.
- A good fit if you never skip afternoon tea.
- Useful if you collect points in the Hilton programme.
Good to know
Your room will be ready from 15:00, on presentation of photo ID and a credit card, and check-out is until 12:00. A few metres along the same street is The Kensington Hotel: don’t confuse them when booking. More options in the list of 5-star hotels.