The Ampersand Hotel

5 Star Hotel

South Kensington, London

About The Ampersand Hotel

A refined Victorian boutique in South Kensington, The Ampersand pairs museum‑inspired interiors with contemporary comfort. Savour the Drawing Rooms’ celebrated afternoon tea and Apero’s refined dining—crafted for discerning travellers.

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Breakfast

Continental, Vegan, Buffet

Hotel Information

Full Address

10 Harrington Road , Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 3ER, United Kingdom

Neighborhood

South Kensington

Guest Rating

9/10

Hotel Amenities & Features

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Wellness

Fitness centre

Lower-ground 24-hour gym equipped with Technogym kit (bike, treadmill, cross-trainer with integrated screens and internet access) plus free weights; towels and running maps/outdoor activity access provided.

Personal trainer service

Private/personal trainers can be arranged on request via the hotel concierge/events team.

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Dining

Casual restaurant / café

Apero – Mediterranean all-day brasserie beneath the Victorian cellar arches serving breakfast, lunch, brunch, pre-theatre and dinner with sharing menus and brunch specials.

Bar / lounge

On-site bar within Apero offering signature cocktails and a curated wine list; additional intimate drinking spaces including The Wine Room adjacent to Apero and drinks served in The Drawing Rooms.

Afternoon tea service

Award-winning Science Afternoon Tea served in The Drawing Rooms and a themed Jurassic Afternoon Tea (and Jurassic Teapot Tails cocktail pairing) available in Apero — themed menus, timings and private/group bookings offered.

Private dining room

Multiple private event and private-dining spaces: The Wine Room (oak banqueting table, wine cellar – seats up to 10), The Library (specially curated book collection – up to 17 seated / 35 standing) and The Games Room (quirky event space – up to 32 seated / 50 standing) available for private dining and meetings.

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Unique Features

Panoramic or landmark views

Upper-floor suites and selected rooms offer dramatic views of the London skyline from large windows.

Historical building / heritage architecture

Housed in a Victorian building (originally built in the late 19th century) with preserved Victorian features such as cellar arches and large Victorian windows integrated into contemporary interior design.

Art or curated design collection

Hotel design is themed around five museum-inspired concepts (botany, music, geometry, ornithology, astronomy) with interiors by Dexter Moren Associates and a specially curated collection of books in The Library; public spaces display curated design and curiosities.

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood)

Located in South Kensington a minute's walk from South Kensington Tube and immediately adjacent to major museums (Natural History Museum, Science Museum, V&A) and close to Hyde Park and Knightsbridge shopping.

Sustainability / eco-certified operations

Hotel states it operates on 100% renewable electricity (sourced from wind, solar and biomass) and provides a downloadable CSR policy on its website.

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