The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse

5 Star Hotel

8.6

Knightsbridge, London

About The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse

A discreet five‑star townhouse in Knightsbridge, The Capital pairs British antiques with art-led interiors—recently refreshed—offering individually designed rooms, private serviced apartments and an acclaimed all‑day restaurant a stone’s throw from Harrods.

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Breakfast

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Hotel Information

Full Address

Basil Street, Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW3 1AT, United Kingdom

Neighborhood

Knightsbridge

Guest Rating

8.6/10

Hotel Amenities & Features

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Wellness

Fitness centre

Guest access to a nearby local fitness club (the Peak at Jumeirah Carlton Tower / local fitness centre) — Business Traveller notes access to the nearby Peak for a fee (reported £10); other sources state guest access to a local fitness centre with pool.

Indoor pool

Guests have access to a local fitness club with an indoor swimming pool (access arranged/available off-site through the hotel).

Wellness treatments (massage, facial, hydrotherapy, etc.)

Guests have access to a local exclusive health & beauty spa for treatments (hotel arranges access/appointments at nearby spa partners).

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Dining

Fine dining restaurant(s)

Tom Brown at The Capital — intimate fine-dining restaurant within the hotel offering multi-course tasting menus (five–nine course dinner options, seafood-focused, sustainable sourcing) in a 28-seat dining room.

Casual restaurant / café

The Restaurant at The Capital — seasonal all-day British-inspired dining and lunch/dinner service (seasonal, locally sourced ingredients) providing an all‑day menu.

Bar / lounge

The Capital Bar — intimate cocktail bar and lounge offering classic and signature cocktails, light meals, and hosted masterclasses (cocktail and whisky masterclasses are offered).

Afternoon tea service

Traditional Afternoon Tea served in the hotel’s Sitting Room / bar area (afternoon tea service hours noted on hotel listings).

Private dining room

Private dining and meeting rooms available for hire — multiple private dining/meeting rooms (Cadogan Room, Eaton Suite and other private dining rooms) accommodating small groups (examples: up to ~24 guests in private dining configurations).

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Unique Features

Prime location (landmark adjacent, riverfront, iconic neighbourhood)

Situated in Knightsbridge, steps from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Sloane Street with Hyde Park a short walk away — prime luxury shopping and Royal Parks location.

Historical building / heritage architecture

Townhouse-style boutique hotel established 1971 with longstanding family ownership and classic English townhouse architecture and heritage.

Art or curated design collection

Interior design features curated artwork and design details in dining and public spaces (e.g., Richard Bagguley ceiling mural and bespoke wallpapers/design elements in the dining room refurbishment).

Sustainability / eco-certified operations

Restaurant-level sustainability focus: hotel restaurants (current fine-dining operation) emphasise sustainable seafood sourcing and nose-to-tail approaches as part of their culinary philosophy.

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