Chelsea

The Chelsea Townhouse by Iconic Luxury Hotels

Name: The Chelsea Townhouse by Iconic Luxury Hotels
Address: London, Chelsea, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.4

★★★★★ 4.4 guest rating 26 Cadogan Gardens, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW3 2RP, United Kingdom

An intimate, restored five‑star townhouse on Cadogan Gardens, The Chelsea Townhouse stitches three Victorian red‑brick houses into a 36‑room private residence. Guests enjoy exclusive access to the leafy Cadogan Gardens and a serene dining salon, where heritage details meet contemporary comfort.

Exclusive access (e.g. members-only club) Guests enjoy privileged/exclusive access to the private Cadogan Gardens (the Cadogan Estate's communal garden square), providing rare tranquillity directly off the hotel.
Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood) Located in Cadogan Gardens in Chelsea — a stone’s throw from Sloane Square, the King’s Road and cultural attractions including the Saatchi Gallery, the V&A and the Natural History Museum.
Historical building / heritage architecture Housed across three interlinked Victorian / Queen Anne–style townhouses (formerly the Draycott Hotel) retaining period features and heritage architecture integrated with contemporary interiors.
Art or curated design collection Interiors curated with a botanical theme, antique chandeliers, vintage furniture and botanical prints — a deliberately curated design and art-led residential aesthetic throughout public areas and rooms.

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Rooms and suites

Chelsea Studio

Sleeps 3 1 extra-large double bed

Entire studio · 334 feet² · Private kitchen · Private bathroom · City view · Air conditioning
Chelsea Junior Suite

Sleeps 2 1 extra-large double bed

Private suite · 334 feet² · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Chelsea King

Sleeps 2 1 extra-large double bed

Room · 301 feet² · Garden view · City view · Air conditioning · Private bathroom
Chelsea Garden Suite

Sleeps 2 1 extra-large double bed

Private suite · 366 feet² · Garden view · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Chelsea Double

Sleeps 2 1 large double bed

Room · 205 feet² · City view · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV
Chelsea Cosy Double

Sleeps 2 1 double bed

Room · Inner courtyard view · Air conditioning · Private bathroom · Flat-screen TV · Coffee machine

Amenities

Wellness

Fitness centre Complimentary access to the fitness suite at sister property 11 Cadogan Gardens (a short walk away) — a private gym stocked with carefully curated exercise equipment for guests of The Chelsea Townhouse.
Personal trainer service Personal trainer available on request for guests via the facilities at 11 Cadogan Gardens (can be arranged through the hotel's concierge).

Dining

Casual restaurant / café The Garden Room offers an all-day casual dining experience: buffet breakfast (available 07:00–11:30), refined brunch (11:30–14:30) and an all‑day menu; Laurent Perrier picnic options are also offered to enjoy in the gardens or to take away.
Bar / lounge Intimate bar/lounge serving evening drinks with a curated selection of classic and innovative cocktails, fine wines and premium spirits (evening drinks service typically 18:00–23:00); sister-property Chelsea/Hans venues nearby for extended bar/restaurant options.
Private dining room Mulberry private event/dining room — seats up to 12 guests, bathed in natural light, direct access to private Cadogan Gardens; equipped with flat-screen TV and high-speed Wi‑Fi for intimate dinners, meetings or private hire.
Afternoon tea service ‘Sweet and Sip’ offering — a selection of exquisitely crafted cakes paired with a glass of chilled Champagne or tea served in the lounge (available daily 14:30–17:00), positioned as the property's afternoon tea-style sweet service.

Services

Airport / limousine transfer Concierge team can arrange private chauffeur and airport transfers or other chauffeur-driven journeys on request.
Dry cleaning / laundry service Laundry and dry-cleaning services available; same‑day service offered for items collected before 09:00.
Pet services / pet-friendly amenities Dog‑friendly package available for a fee (dog bed, bowls, complimentary treats, squeaky toy to take home, poo bags); concierge can arrange dog walking and grooming with local partners (advance notice).
Meeting / event facilities Multiple meeting and event spaces (Mulberry, The Front Room, The Garden Room) plus exclusive‑hire options for the entire townhouse; spaces suited to private dining, small board meetings and events (Mulberry seats 12; direct garden access available).
Turndown service Turndown service is provided to guests as part of room servicing.