A few steps from Harrods, on Basil Street, is The Capital London, a 5-star hotel in Knightsbridge with rooms decorated with original art and antique furniture. According to the hotel, it is part of POB Hotels. It is a good fit if you are coming to shop and see museums in this part of the city.
Location and getting around
The postcode is SW3. The Natural History Museum, Victoria station and Buckingham Palace are about 20 minutes on foot. Marble Arch, across Hyde Park, is about 25 minutes away and Paddington about 30. It is around 35 minutes on foot to Piccadilly Circus. The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Albert Hall are also nearby.
Rooms and facilities
Each room is decorated individually, in a British style. Besides the rooms, the building has larger units for longer stays and a 157 m² penthouse on two floors for six people.
- A restaurant serving British cooking.
- Breakfast à la carte, buffet, full English or continental.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you want Harrods and Harvey Nichols around the corner.
- A good fit if you travel as a group or family and need more than one bedroom.
- Handy if you are going to a concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
Good to know
There is no detailed record of the facilities (gym, parking): ask if they matter to you. Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. More options among the 5-star hotels.