In leafy South Kensington, this classic Georgian townhouse was totally restored in 2004 and now houses a luxurious and elegant 4-star hotel, just a few Underground stops from the heart of London.
In a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, the Cranley Hotel has a superb location. Within walking distance of many of London's main attractions, this boutique hotel is just a short stroll from the museums of South Kensington and the fantastic shops of Knightsbridge and the King's Road.
This carefully preserved, listed building houses 39 brand new, sympathetically refurbished rooms. Each room features antique furnishings, original prints and high-speed internet access.
Complimentary Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available in the lobby and in the hotel’s public areas.
Guests receive a free welcome drink upon arrival. Complimentary afternoon tea is served daily between 16:00 and 17:00. A free glass of champagne is available every evening, between 19:00 and 20:00. The hotel’s friendly and helpful team are happy to help you make the most of your stay. Staff can help make reservations for restaurants; book tickets for theatre shows or make arrangements for cars or limousines.
The newly refurbished Penthouse Meeting Room is situated on the hotel’s top floor and can accommodate meetings for up to 12 delegates. The room is 30 m² in area and has 2 large windows, ensuring it receives plenty of natural light. The room is air conditioned and has direct access to a boutique private terrace.
The hotel’s Interview Room is slightly smaller, with a total area of 15m². The Interview Room is adjacent to the meeting room and is ideal for interviews or as a break-out room. This room can accommodate meetings for up to 4 people.
Both rooms are fully air-conditioned with individual temperature controls. The rooms both have natural light and are extremely quiet. Flipcharts, direct phone connections and audiovisual equipment are all available and both rooms have free high-speed internet access via wired broadband, as well as Wi-Fi wireless internet access.
The Cranley Hotel Rooms
Superior Single Room
Each of these rooms has a double bed, an LCD flat-screen TV and a writing desk.
Every room includes a morning newspaper.
The maximum occupancy of these rooms is one adult.
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Superior Double Room
Each of these rooms features a queen-size half-tester canopied bed and an antique writing desk. All rooms have an en suite limestone bathroom with traditional Victorian-style fittings.
The average size of these rooms is 180 square feet (17 m²).
Each room has conveniently placed power and telecommunication sockets, a flat-screen LCD TV. Every room includes a morning newspaper.
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Executive Double/Twin Room
All of these executive rooms have a luxurious king-size Vi-spring bed, an antique writing desk and a separate table, so that you can enjoy breakfast without disturbing your work.
The colours used throughout the bedrooms are mustard, plum and stone. These colours reflect those used in the original 19th century floor tiles of the entrance hall.
Each of these rooms include a flat-screen LCD TV, 2 telephone lines and a morning newspaper.
The average size of these rooms is 275 square feet (26 m²).
The maximum occupancy of these rooms is 2 adults, although extra beds are available in these rooms for one child up to 12 years of age.
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Directions
By London Underground: The nearest London Underground stations are South Kensington and Gloucester Road, which are both on the District (green), Circle (yellow) and Piccadilly (dark blue) lines of the London Underground network.
By Air (from London Heathrow Airport): The hotel is approximately 13 miles (21 km) from London Heathrow Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport. The Heathrow Express runs approximately every 15 minutes from the airport to London Paddington station and takes just 15 minutes to reach Paddington. The hotel is just a short taxi ride from Paddington station and taxis are readily available from just outside the station. In addition, the Piccadilly line (dark blue) of the London Underground runs directly from the airport to South Kensington London Underground station.
By Air (from London Gatwick Airport): The hotel is approximately 25 miles (40 km) from London Gatwick Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport. Alternatively, you can take the Gatwick Express train service to Victoria station. This journey will take approximately 30 minutes. The hotel is just a short taxi ride from Victoria station and taxis are readily available from just outside the station. In addition, the District (green) and Circle (yellow) lines of the London Underground run directly from Victoria to South Kensington London Underground station.
- London Heathrow Airport - 24km
- London Gatwick Airport - 38km
- London Stanstead Airport - 45km
- Nearest Major Train Station - Victoria (3km from the hotel)
- Nearest Underground Station - Gloucester Road (0.2km from the hotel)
- Nearest Coach/Bus Station - Victoria (3km from the hotel)
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