Monochrome minimalist cocoon
Lanterns and sculpted topiary line the garden terrace, welcoming guests from a Victorian street into a disciplined, Zen-inspired monochrome retreat.
“La Suite West is a subtle fusion of sleek sharp angles and Hempel's trademark Asian details, with clean marble bathrooms and handcrafted four-posters...”
What it’s good at
Notable
Disciplined monochrome interiors showcase Japanese minimalism, handcrafted four-poster beds, and heated dark marble bathroom floors.
Listed
Occupies a row of converted nineteenth-century Victorian townhouses along a tree-lined Bayswater street.
Listed
An alcohol-free garden terrace lined with topiary hedges and lanterns provides quiet outdoor seating.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
there’s more than a touch of Zen about the place; throughout the hotel the contrast between the Victorian exterior and the Hempelian interior could scarcely be greater.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on a tree-lined Bayswater street, the hotel sits steps from Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, and Queensway Underground station.
The rooms
Handcrafted black four-poster beds anchor the minimalist rooms, paired with mood lighting and heated dark marble bathroom floors.
The gym
- Gym
- Subterranean basement gym.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Terrace Room
Dark slatted screens enclose marble tables for breakfast, with plant-based and halal dishes served beside the tree-lined terrace.
How it began
Designer Anouska Hempel converted a row of nineteenth-century Victorian townhouses into a stark study in Japanese minimalism and monochrome geometry.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.