The Chelsea Townhouse (with baby)

This hotel was ultimately a frustrating stay, largely due to a mismatch between how it is marketed and the experience it delivers. It is advertised as a five-star property, but in practice it does not meet that standard. If it were positioned more accurately as a three- to four-star hotel, guest expectations would likely be more realistic and many of the disappointments could be avoided. We staye...

I recently photographed the wedding morning here, and it was a truly lovely setting for getting ready. The hotel has a bright, calm atmosphere that creates such a relaxed start to the day — exactly what a couple needs before the celebration begins. From a photographer’s perspective, this is an excellent location for wedding preparation: elegant interiors, flattering light, and a peaceful ambiance...

Think twice before you book it. This place is a marketing-themselves-to-be-five-star hotel. I stayed here for two nights during my solo trip in London, hoping to get some restful time in this peaceful neighborhood. I arrived around 1pm and the staff was kind enough to help me check in early. I took a nap and woke up by the fire alarm immediately, called front desk they said it was a false alarm- l...

Dining experience was overall good. Food was delicious. Atmosphere was really pleasant and quiet. Servers were polite but the only bad thing was that the crumps on the table was swiped onto the floor, which was not what I would expect in an esteemed establishment.

This hotel is a slice of perfect London residential life. The location is slap bang in the middle of all action. Yet private. Yet quiet. The rooms are gorgeous. Ours was more like an apartment overlooking the private gardens. Quirky staircases, art that is still real art, yummy treats in the room with books that can change your life. Afternoon tea and champagne with proper little trays of cookies,...