The Ampersand Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Rooms with Character
The Ampersand Hotel offers astronomy-inspired Single and Small Double rooms with double beds. Superior Rooms feature music-themed wallpaper and velvet headboards. Deluxe Studios include botanical references, writing desks, and sofas. Fourth and fifth floor Suites provide kitchenettes, floor-to-ceiling windows, and London skyline views. All rooms include Malin+Goetz toiletries, LCD TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.
Dining Experiences
Apero restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes like Tagliatelle alla tarantina and Bavette steak. The Drawing Room offers Science Afternoon Tea with jams in petri dishes and chocolate spacemen. Jurassic Afternoon Tea includes dinosaur-themed treats. Breakfast features full English options, bacon and egg sandwiches, and avocado on sourdough. The bar serves signature cocktails and nearly 100 wines from glass-walled cabinets.
Events & Recreation
The hotel provides a 24-hour gym with Technogym equipment, including bikes and treadmills. Event spaces include The Library with book-lined walls for 35 people, The Games Room with ping pong for 50 guests, and The Wine Room with an oak banquet table for private dinners. Science Afternoon Tea and Jurassic Tea are available for private celebrations and children's parties.
South Kensington Location
The hotel is in South Kensington, a 5-minute walk from Hyde Park and the Serpentine Lake. The Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum are within 0.5 km. Knightsbridge shopping districts with Harrods and Harvey Nichols are within walking distance. The Royal Albert Hall is less than a mile away. South Kensington Underground Station provides access to central London.
Guest Services
The hotel welcomes up to two pets per room with provided dog beds and bowls. The concierge offers running maps for Hyde Park and arranges private trainers. Family services include child-tailored afternoon teas and birthday party planning. Business services include AV equipment and breakout spaces in The Library or Games Room. Room service is available, and the staff can arrange themed cakes for special occasions.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Table tennis
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor