Knightsbridge

The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse

Name: The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse
Address: London, Knightsbridge, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.3

★★★★★ 4.3 guest rating Basil Street, Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW3 1AT, United Kingdom

A discreet five‑star townhouse in Knightsbridge, The Capital pairs British antiques with art-led interiors—recently refreshed—offering individually designed rooms, private serviced apartments and an acclaimed all‑day restaurant a stone’s throw from Harrods.

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood) Situated in Knightsbridge, steps from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Sloane Street with Hyde Park a short walk away — prime luxury shopping and Royal Parks location.
Historical building / heritage architecture Townhouse-style boutique hotel established 1971 with longstanding family ownership and classic English townhouse architecture and heritage.
Art or curated design collection Interior design features curated artwork and design details in dining and public spaces (e.g., Richard Bagguley ceiling mural and bespoke wallpapers/design elements in the dining room refurbishment).
Sustainability / eco-certified operations Restaurant-level sustainability focus: hotel restaurants (current fine-dining operation) emphasise sustainable seafood sourcing and nose-to-tail approaches as part of their culinary philosophy.

We haven’t priced this hotel yet — it’s in our London catalogue but not in the current scan. See the hotels we do price →

Rooms and suites

Hyde Park Suite

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

Private suite · 947 feet² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Air conditioning · Patio
Studio

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed, Cot available on request

Entire studio · 291 feet² · Private kitchen · Private bathroom · Air conditioning · Dishwasher
Classic Double

Sleeps 2 1 double bed

Room · 248 feet² · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 1 double bed

Room · 301 feet² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
One-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed, 1 sofa bed

Entire apartment · 398 feet² · Private kitchen · Private bathroom · Air conditioning · Dishwasher
Suite

Sleeps 2 1 double bed

Private suite · 517 feet² · Air conditioning · Ensuite bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Superior King Room

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed, Cot available on request

Room · 269 feet² · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine
Two-Bedroom Apartment

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed, 1 double bed

Entire apartment · 786 feet² · Private kitchen · Private bathroom · Air conditioning · Dishwasher
Penthouse Apartment

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed, 1 double bed, 1 double bed

Entire apartment · 1690 feet² · Private kitchen · Ensuite bathroom · Balcony · Air conditioning
Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed

Room · 355 feet² · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine

Amenities

Wellness

Fitness centre Guest access to a nearby local fitness club (the Peak at Jumeirah Carlton Tower / local fitness centre) — Business Traveller notes access to the nearby Peak for a fee (reported £10); other sources state guest access to a local fitness centre with pool.
Indoor pool Guests have access to a local fitness club with an indoor swimming pool (access arranged/available off-site through the hotel).
Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.) Guests have access to a local exclusive health & beauty spa for treatments (hotel arranges access/appointments at nearby spa partners).

Dining

Fine dining restaurant(s) Tom Brown at The Capital — intimate fine-dining restaurant within the hotel offering multi-course tasting menus (five–nine course dinner options, seafood-focused, sustainable sourcing) in a 28-seat dining room.
Casual restaurant / café The Restaurant at The Capital — seasonal all-day British-inspired dining and lunch/dinner service (seasonal, locally sourced ingredients) providing an all‑day menu.
Bar / lounge The Capital Bar — intimate cocktail bar and lounge offering classic and signature cocktails, light meals, and hosted masterclasses (cocktail and whisky masterclasses are offered).
Afternoon tea service Traditional Afternoon Tea served in the hotel’s Sitting Room / bar area (afternoon tea service hours noted on hotel listings).
Private dining room Private dining and meeting rooms available for hire — multiple private dining/meeting rooms (Cadogan Room, Eaton Suite and other private dining rooms) accommodating small groups (examples: up to ~24 guests in private dining configurations).

Services

24-hour room service 24-hour room service is offered by the hotel.
Valet parking On-site valet parking is available (hotel-operated valet; Hilton listing notes valet parking service and typical charge ~£75 per day for onsite parking).
Airport / limousine transfer Concierge can organise limousine/airport transfers and limousine hire on guests' behalf (hotel concierge arranges transfers).
Dry cleaning / laundry service Dry cleaning and laundry services available for guests (hotel offers guest laundry facility and dry-cleaning at extra cost).
Childcare / babysitting service Babysitting/childcare services available on request (hotel lists babysitting services and child amenities, with charges noted on property pages).
Pet services / pet-friendly amenities Pet-friendly policy allowing small dogs and guide dogs (hotel welcomes small dogs with size/weight policy; pet amenities and restrictions specified).
Turndown service Evening turndown service is provided to guests.
Business centre Business services available (hotel lists business services and can assist with business needs and printing/fax/photocopying).
Meeting / event facilities Meeting and event facilities with multiple suites (Eaton Suite, Cadogan/Cadogan Room and private dining rooms) suitable for small meetings, private dining and events (capacity examples up to ~24 guests).
other: Personal shopper service Personal shopper service available for visits to Harrods and Harvey Nichols (concierge-provided personal shopper assistance/arrangements).
other: Beverage masterclasses (cocktail, whisky/cheese pairing) The Capital Bar runs beverage masterclasses including cocktail masterclasses and whisky-and-cheese pairing masterclasses for guests/groups.