On Ebury Street, in Belgravia, The Tophams Hotel London is a 4-star hotel about 250 metres from Victoria station. It has air conditioning, 24-hour reception and Molton Brown toiletries, and it suits couples’ breaks and business trips.
Location and getting around
Victoria station is about 5 minutes on foot, and the Gatwick Express leaves from there. Buckingham Palace is about 10 minutes’ walk, and Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are about 25.
Allow about 30 minutes on foot to Piccadilly Circus or Trafalgar Square, or take the Tube at Victoria.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are air-conditioned and have free internet, a minibar, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player with films to borrow. The bathroom is private.
- Molton Brown toiletries.
- Desk and a safe big enough for a laptop.
- 24-hour reception and concierge.
- Business centre.
Who it suits
- Ideal if you arrive from Gatwick and want to be a step from the train.
- A good fit if you want to shop in Knightsbridge.
- Practical for couples who care about bathroom details.
You can find more options in this area in 4-star hotels.
Good to know
- Check-in from 15:00 to 23:30.
- Check-out until 11:00.
- You will need photo ID and a credit card.
- The type of breakfast is not listed; ask whether it is included.
- No restaurant or bar is listed at the hotel, so you will need to go out for dinner.
- If you arrive by car, ask the hotel about access first: parking is not listed.