South Kensington

The Ampersand Hotel

Name: The Ampersand Hotel
Address: London, South Kensington, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.5

★★★★★ 4.5 guest rating 10 Harrington Road , Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 3ER, United Kingdom

A refined Victorian boutique in South Kensington, The Ampersand pairs museum‑inspired interiors with contemporary comfort. Savour the Drawing Rooms’ celebrated afternoon tea and Apero’s refined dining—crafted for discerning travellers.

Panoramic or landmark views Upper-floor suites and selected rooms offer dramatic views of the London skyline from large windows.
Historical building / heritage architecture Housed in a Victorian building (originally built in the late 19th century) with preserved Victorian features such as cellar arches and large Victorian windows integrated into contemporary interior design.
Art or curated design collection Hotel design is themed around five museum-inspired concepts (botany, music, geometry, ornithology, astronomy) with interiors by Dexter Moren Associates and a specially curated collection of books in The Library; public spaces display curated design and curiosities.
Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood) Located in South Kensington a minute's walk from South Kensington Tube and immediately adjacent to major museums (Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A) and close to Hyde Park and Knightsbridge shopping.
Sustainability / eco-certified operations Hotel states it operates on 100% renewable electricity (sourced from wind, solar and biomass) and provides a downloadable CSR policy on its website.

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Rooms and suites

Small Double Room

Sleeps 2 1 double bed

Room · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Minibar · Free WiFi
Superior Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 1 double bed

Room · 172 feet² · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Minibar
Deluxe Studio

Sleeps 2 1 extra-large double bed

Entire studio · 301 feet² · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 1 extra-large double bed, Free cot available on request

Room · 215 feet² · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Suite

Sleeps 2 1 extra-large double bed, 1 sofa bed

Private suite · 323 feet² · Private kitchenette · Private bathroom · Air conditioning · Flat-screen TV

Amenities

Wellness

Fitness centre Lower-ground 24-hour gym equipped with Technogym kit (bike, treadmill, cross-trainer with integrated screens and internet access) plus free weights; towels and running maps/outdoor activity access provided.
Personal trainer service Private/personal trainers can be arranged on request via the hotel concierge/events team.

Dining

Casual restaurant / café Apero – Mediterranean all-day brasserie beneath the Victorian cellar arches serving breakfast, lunch, brunch, pre-theatre and dinner with sharing menus and brunch specials.
Bar / lounge On-site bar within Apero offering signature cocktails and a curated wine list; additional intimate drinking spaces including The Wine Room adjacent to Apero and drinks served in The Drawing Rooms.
Afternoon tea service Award-winning Science Afternoon Tea served in The Drawing Rooms and a themed Jurassic Afternoon Tea (and Jurassic Teapot Tails cocktail pairing) available in Apero — themed menus, timings and private/group bookings offered.
Private dining room Multiple private event and private-dining spaces: The Wine Room (oak banqueting table, wine cellar – seats up to 10), The Library (specially curated book collection – up to 17 seated / 35 standing) and The Games Room (quirky event space – up to 32 seated / 50 standing) available for private dining and meetings.

Services

24-hour room service In-house room service available (Apero provides room service from breakfast and an all-day menu; booking platforms list 24-hour room service availability).
Business centre On-site business facilities include a business area off the lobby (Mac desktops, printer) and third-party listings reference a 24-hour business centre; meeting rooms and day-delegate packages are offered.
Meeting / event facilities Multiple event spaces and meeting facilities with day-delegate rates, private afternoon-tea options and event menus; events team and contact provided for bespoke bookings.
Dry cleaning / laundry service Laundry and dry-cleaning services are available to guests (guest reviews reference internal laundry with fast turnaround; travel sites list laundry/dry cleaning as a hotel service).
Childcare / babysitting service Babysitting/childcare arrangements available (listed on major booking sites as a surcharge service and the hotel runs children's parties and family services).
Pet services / pet-friendly amenities Dog-friendly hotel policy: dogs allowed in designated room types (Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Studios and Suites) and in The Drawing Rooms; pet-friendly rooms are supplied with a dog basket, treats, bowls and dog food; two pets per room maximum (policy details and size limits in FAQs).
Airport / limousine transfer Concierge can arrange private drivers, taxi transfers, car hire and airport transfers on request; contactable via the hotel's concierge/events/reservations team.