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The basil street hotel knightsbridge is a privately owned english country house hotel in the heart of london. This 3 star hotel is in one of london's most exclusive boroughs, close to harrods, knightsbridge, kensington, sloane street, the royal albert hall, hyde park, london's museums and its most exclusive shopping.
The home of the famous 'parrot club for ladies', the basil street hotel has been privately owned by the same family for three generations. This traditional edwardian-style hotel was built in 1910 and really does reflect the charm of an english country house - a treasure trove of fine paintings, tapestries, antiques and objets d'art have been discreetly adapted to provide contemporary comforts in the heart of fashionable knightsbridge.
The english country house tradition of afternoon tea is observed every day in the lounge, where you can also unwind with a pre-dinner drink. In the evenings, piano playing adds to the pleasure of eating in "one of the loveliest hotel dining rooms in London". The parrot club lounge offers lady guests a soothing retreat and, as in every great english country house, the basil street hotels 93 bedrooms are individually styled.
Located just off sloane street, running in between brompton road, knightsbridge and sloane square, the hotel is just around the corner from harrods, harvey nichols and hyde park, and a few yards from the knightsbridge underground station.
Kensington high street and knightsbridge are within walking distance, as are the royal albert hall, the victoria & albert, science and natural history museums, hyde park and kensington gardens. And all of london's attractions are within easy reach.
Address:
Basil Street Hotel Knightsbridge
Basil Street
London
SW3 1AH
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Star rating: 3
Family rooms?
No.
Location:
The basil street hotel is in knightsbridge, 2 minutes from harrods, close to kensington gardens and hyde park, london's museums or the knightsbridge, kensington, mayfair and kings road shopping areas.
Facilities in the room:
Individually styled with their own distinctive character, bedrooms are en suite, with air conditioning / heating, TV, radio, tea / coffee, hair dryer, trouser press, direct dial phone, desk & lamp.
Hotel facilities:
Restaurant and lounge / bar. The basil street hotel is in knightsbridge, close to kensington high street, mayfair and the kings road, offering a wide choice of restaurants and bars. (Or Leicester Square is 4 stops away on the underground).
Breakfast included:
Breakfast is usually included. Check package details when you book.
Earliest check in time:
13:00
Latest check out time:
12:00
Number of floors:
8
Directions:
The basil street hotel knightsbridge is just off sloane street, close to knightsbridge (road), the brompton road and hyde park corner. It is within 250 yards of harrods, close to hyde park, mayfair and kensington high street, with easy access to the M40, M1 and M25.
Heathrow airport, 20 km
Gatwick airport, 50 km
City airport, 15 km
Nearest underground station Knightsbridge 0.2 km
Parking:
Nearby pay to park.
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