Milestone Hotel Kensington, London
1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL
Guest Rating: 
4.6 / 5
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About the hotel
Voted the Condé Nast Readers' Choice for 2007, this quintessential luxury boutique hotel is set within a magnificent 19th-century architectural treasure, centrally located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, the 5-star Milestone Hotel is one of London's most deluxe hotels providing unparalleled levels of service. The area around is a playground for tourists, shoppers, and art lovers. There's history, music, science, London's most exclusive shopping, and plenty of open green space.
With Kensington to your left, Knightsbridge to your right, and Kensington Gardens directly ahead, the hotel is wonderfully located to explore the sites and sounds of the Capital City.
You know The Milestone is different from the moment you arrive. Your butler will take you on a tour of the hotel's facilities, show you around your room, hand you a complimentary glass of champagne (or any other drink of your choice), and offer to unpack for you. Nothing is too much trouble; this is British warmth, hospitality, and service at its most engaging. At The Milestone, we take care of your every wish, which is why we retain two staff for every guest.
Whatever the function, you will expect every last detail to be perfect. That's why the hotel provides an Events Co-ordinator who will oversee your function from start to finish. Choose from the Oratory (a former chapel) for intimate or romantic gatherings of up to 8 people; the airy Conservatory for sparkling cocktail parties; or the oak-panelled Windsor Suite for the grandest of wedding breakfasts. The Stables Bar has a more club-like atmosphere, while the Park Lounge recalls the elegance of a Victorian drawing room
This may be the heart of the city, but The Milestone Hotel has everything you need to maintain your fitness levels. There's a stream of flowing water in the resistance pool, miles of jogging tracks in Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, a fully-equipped gymnasium, and a luxurious spa treatment room with a superb range of body treatments, beauty therapies, and top-to-toe massages.
On request, there is a chauffeur-driven Bentley to whisk you to the city sights.
An intimate, 5-star boutique hotel, the Milestone is affiliated with Leading Small Hotels of the World.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Luggage Storage,
- Express Check-In/Check-Out,
- Valet Parking,
- Elevator,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Gay Friendly.
Activities
- Jacuzzi.
Services
- Tour Desk,
- Ticket Service,
- Shoe Shine,
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Currency Exchange,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
- Internet Services,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 30.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 12:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby and costs GBP 31.00 per day.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 30.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- MasterCard,
- American Express,
- Diners Club.
Room information
No 2 rooms or suites are alike; some are richly decorated for a more intimate, inward-looking mood whilst others make the most of their stunning views over Kensington Palace and Gardens. At The Milestone, every room is an outstanding example of romantic elegance, comfort, and luxury.
To keep your room looking pristine, the maid visits twice a day. Each time, she leaves a few special treats - homemade cookies, bonbons, tomorrow's weather forecast, chilled mineral water, hand-picked seasonal fruits, complimentary newspapers, delicious canapés, candles in the bathroom – perhaps even a small book of poetry.
Your room at The Milestone may be a sumptuous private dream world, but there's still plenty of discreet 21st-century technology to keep you in touch. There's a high-speed wireless internet connection and interactive TV with movies on demand.
24-hour butler service is available for all guests.
Superior Twin Room more info
Featuring sophisticated, fine and elegant furnishings, these rooms have a small seating area, desk space and luxury bathrooms. It has one King-size bed which some can be split into 2 twin (UK single) beds (average size of 18 m²).
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Minibar,
- CD Player,
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Video,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Air Conditioning,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- Bathrobe,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Double Room more info
Why not request a view of Kensington Palace? The hotel will do their utmost to accommodate your request.
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Minibar,
- CD Player,
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Video,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Refrigerator,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Air Conditioning,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- Bathrobe,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Luxury King Room more info
Featuring sophisticated, fine and elegant furnishings, these rooms have a small seating area, desk space and luxury bathrooms. It has one King-size bed which some can be split into 2 twin (UK single) beds (average size of 18 m²).
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Minibar,
- CD Player,
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Video,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Air Conditioning,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Double Room - Winter Offer more info
Stay 2 nights or more and enjoy a complimentary bottle of house champagne in your room on arrival and full English breakfast each morning! This traditional English double room is individually decorated with Queen-size bed, some with views of Kensington Palace and Gardens and some quiet rooms overlooking the courtyard.
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Minibar,
- CD Player,
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Video,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Refrigerator,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Air Conditioning,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- Bathrobe,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Double Room - Weekend Offer more info
Stay 2 nights or more and enjoy a complimentary bottle of house champagne in your room on arrival and full English breakfast each morning. These traditional English double room are individually decorated, with Queen-size bed, some with views of Kensington Palace and Gardens, and some quiet rooms overlooking the courtyard.
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Minibar,
- CD Player,
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Video,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Refrigerator,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Air Conditioning,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- Bathrobe,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Double Room - Summer Offer more info
Stay 2 nights or more and enjoy a complimentary bottle of house champagne in your room on arrival and full English breakfast each morning. These traditional English double rooms are individually decorated, with Queen-size bed, some with views of Kensington Palace and Gardens, and some quiet rooms overlooking the courtyard.
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Minibar,
- CD Player,
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Video,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Refrigerator,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Air Conditioning,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- Bathrobe,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Double Room - Spring Offer more info
Stay 2 nights or more and enjoy a complimentary bottle of house champagne in your room on arrival and full English breakfast each morning! These traditional English double rooms are individually decorated with Queen-size bed. Some rooms have views of Kensington Palace and Gardens, and some quiet rooms overlook the courtyard.
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Minibar,
- CD Player,
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Video,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Refrigerator,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Air Conditioning,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- Bathrobe,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Double Room - Autumn Offer more info
Stay 2 nights or more and enjoy a complimentary bottle of house champagne in your room on arrival and full English breakfast each morning. These traditional English double rooms are individually decorated with Queen-size bed. Some rooms have views of Kensington Palace and Gardens, and some quiet rooms overlook the courtyard.
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Minibar,
- CD Player,
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Bath,
- Video,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Refrigerator,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Air Conditioning,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- Bathrobe,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Junior Suite more info
The junior suites at The Milestone have the most luxurious feel and have been created by the hotel's sensational design team. All of these suites not only have the amenities of standard rooms, but have additional business amenities, including luxury penhaligans toiletries and additional relaxing seating. Suites include Safari, Venetian, Viscount, Princess, Regency and Buckingham and all have the most meticulous attention to detail based on their theme. All guests checking into a suite enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne on arrival.
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Minibar,
- CD Player,
- Pay TV,
- Toilet,
- Ironing Facilities,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Safety Deposit Box,
- Radio,
- Fax,
- Video,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Seating Area,
- Satellite TV,
- Telephone,
- Air Conditioning,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Hairdryer.
Restaurants and Bars
You can dine in Cheneston's restaurant, unwind in the Stables bar, sip cocktails in the Conservatory, or take tea by the fire in the Lounge.
Serving a fine international cuisine with an accent on modern British dishes, the kitchen balances its natural creativity with a superb range of traditional comfort foods and a willingness to cook something special just for you. If they have the ingredients to hand (organic and, wherever possible, locally sourced), they'll rustle up exactly what you want – when you want.
There's a fine choice of wine too - more than 400 vintages, many of them personally chosen by Nicolas Clerc, the Ruinart UK Sommelier of the Year 2007. Passion for fine wines and gourmet food are the driving force behind the popular wine dinners, 8-course degustation menu, and a year-round season of special gourmet events.
Directions
Nearest British Rail Stations:
Paddington: 3 miles
Victoria: 2 miles
Kensington/Olympia: 1 mile.
Nearest Underground Station:
High Street Kensington -3 minute walk - Central Circle and District lines.
From Heathrow Airport:
- Take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station.
- Take the underground directly to High St. Kensington.
From Gatwick Airport:
- Take the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station.
- Take a taxi to the hotel
The hotel can provide, on request, a chauffeur driven Bentley car service for transportation between the hotel and either Gatwick or Heathrow Airports, which may be booked through the concierge.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
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