A classic terraced house on Cromwell Place, in South Kensington. The Pelham London is a 5-star hotel in the Starhotels Collezione group, with an Italian restaurant, a bar, a library and a gym. It is a good fit if you want the museums on your doorstep and prefer a hotel with lounges to sit in.
Location and getting around
It is at 15 Cromwell Place (SW7). The Natural History Museum is about a 5-minute walk away. According to the hotel, South Kensington Tube station is a few steps away, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park are close. Victoria station is about 35 minutes on foot; Piccadilly Circus, 3.3 km away, is better by Tube.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms mix period furniture and contemporary pieces, with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The bathrooms are marble, with a bath, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer and toiletries. La Trattoria serves Italian cooking with local produce and a list of organic wines and champagnes. There is a wood-panelled lounge and a library where afternoon tea is taken. Wifi is free throughout the hotel and breakfast is continental, buffet or a la carte.
Who it suits
- You prefer a bath to a shower.
- You are going to combine museums by day with a concert at the Royal Albert Hall in the evening.
- You like to have Italian food without leaving the hotel.
- You get around mostly by Tube.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 11:00. The listing does not mention a spa or a pool. To see other areas, look at the list of accommodation in London.