159 Knightsbridge Hotel

"Beautiful rooms, terrific staff, great location. My wife and I have stayed here four times now over the years and we’ve absolutely loved this hotel. I can’t say enough about the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. We hope to return in the near future."

"I booked this stay as a surprise for my mum’s birthday. She had stayed at a sister hotel, The Haymarket, several years ago and spoke very highly of it, so my expectations were already high. Our experience surpassed them all.\n\nThe hotel is tucked away on a lovely, quiet side street, just off Brompton Road. The location is excellent. Harrods is a short five-minute walk, and there are plenty of cafés and bars in the area. It is also within walking distance of the Victoria Apollo and Victoria Palace Theatres, Buckingham Palace, the V&A Museum, Natural History Museum and Knightsbridge tube station.\n\nCheck-in was seamless and efficient, and the reception team were extremely welcoming. A helpful staff member escorted us to our room, which was beautifully decorated - not the largest I’ve stayed in, but it felt cosy and inviting, with more than enough space. As it was my mum’s birthday, the hotel had thoughtfully arranged a plate of fruit with a ‘Happy Birthday’ message and a small box of artisan chocolates, which were absolutely delicious. The entire hotel, including our room, was spotlessly clean and well-maintained - a true, five-star establishment. The reception area in particular smelled gorgeous - I wish I could bottle it and take it home!\n\nThe bathroom was equally impressive. We particularly appreciated the well-designed shower, with temperature controls conveniently placed on the opposite wall to the shower head. The robes were also very luxurious.\n\nWhilst we appreciated the convenience of the honesty bar, we would have preferred a traditional bar in which to relax during the evenings, though this is simply a matter of personal preference.\n\nWhat sets this hotel apart is the impeccable service. Every staff member we encountered was so helpful and friendly. One standout example was the gentleman managing the valet parking. As on-street parking is free on Sundays, he offered to move our car from the secure car park to the street to save us the cost of another day’s parking. On the day of our departure, which was particularly warm, he even replaced the complimentary water bottles he had placed in the car that morning with chilled ones - a small but incredibly thoughtful gesture.\n\nThe service we received at afternoon tea was equally impressive. A lovely Filipino lady served us. Unfortunately, we did not catch her name, but she was so kind and an absolute credit to the team. The scones, sandwiches and cakes were all delicious. However, I did feel it was slightly overpriced compared to other establishments which regularly replenish sandwiches and tea for a similar, or lower, cost.\n\nWhen we returned to our room following afternoon tea, we found the blinds drawn, fresh bottles of water and clean glasses set out, and a pillow spray thoughtfully provided.\n\nThe hotel’s interior decor is stunning and adds to the overall charm of the hotel. Both my mum and I left with a new favourite hotel. Admittedly, it’s expensive, but absolutely worth it for a one-of-a-kind, 5-star experience."

"A gem in London !!! We are visiting very often the city and undoubtedly this is the BEST HOTEL for couples and friends. The personnel of that hotel on the highest standards. In the centre of shopping centers but very quiet and friendly. Congratulations"