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The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Double Room (Small - Suitable for 1 or 2 nights )
Restaurant
The Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington combines luxury with location. Guests can enjoy coffee in the lounge, browse the library, or meet friends before visiting Royal Albert Hall or Harrods. Amenities include dry cleaning and a 24-hour gym with attentive staff ready to assist.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Small - Suitable for 1 or 2 nights )

Double Room (Small - Suitable for 1 or 2 nights )

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is near a metro station. Natural History Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Kensington Palace and Buckingham Palace. Harrods and Piccadilly Circus are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is just steps away and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes by foot.
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10 Harrington Road, London, England, SW7 3ER

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • South Kensington Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 4 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ben's Cookies - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Philippe Conticini - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Luxury boutique hotel near Natural History Museum
Located close to Royal Albert Hall and Harrods, The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • A computer station, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, proximity to public transit, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 111 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and free stocked minibars. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 52 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 22 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 22 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 52 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ampersand Hotel
Ampersand Hotel London
Ampersand London
Hotel Ampersand
The Ampersand Hotel London, England
The Ampersand Hotel London
The Ampersand Hotel
The Ampersand Hotel Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

As of Sept 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World on Sept 14, 2025 start from CA $373.31, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum, Hyde Park, and Harrods. Royal Albert Hall and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km). South Kensington Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 817 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and incredibly comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel in a great location and really helpful and caring staff always available to help. I highly recommend and will definitely stay there again next time I am in London.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Kensington - walkable to everything! rooms were very nice ; lobby and common area were nice too albeit small. Would stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully appointed rooms, extraordinarily helpful front desk staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff. Fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, Excellent customer service. Location is amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly accommodating staff. Always aiming to please, great location near museums and tube station. Rooms were a bit small (cozy they would say). Would upgrade to a bigger room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anesha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were outstanding at this hotel. From booking the hotel to the moment we left, we felt looked after. It reminds me of what good service should look like. I will definitely book again when I next stay in London.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ampersand was a beautiful hotel. It was so easy to get to the tube and get anywhere we needed to go. There were also many shops and cafes in walking distance to the hotel. The hotel is located in a beautiful part of London.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cosette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab hotel

Lovely small hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely fantastic! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, staff, location - everything was just perfect! Absolutely would stay again when visiting London. The breakfast was also a stand out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute hotel. Great location. The room was just about right for a single travelor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, staff and rooms.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully comfortable property and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, well-equipped with complementary minibar and tea/coffee facilities. Bathroom was spacious with premium toiletries provided. Bed was spacious and very comfortable. Check-in was really easy, they looked after baggage as we were early. Would highly recommend, will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

ORLANDO

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff.....excellent The property most definitely needs upadate Beds.......need update Dinning......ok Cleanliness...OK I must recognize that the effort of the front desk to accomodate us was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Amenities
It is always a pleasure to stay at the Ampersand. Service is impeccable and the amenities are well curated. This boutique hotel merits a five star rating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed multiple times! Love the Ampersand, friendly staff, great rooms, excellent ac, very accommodating, I highly highly recommend afternoon tea
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025