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The Bailey’s Hotel London

The Bailey’s Hotel London

South Kensington, London

Opened 1876   Renovated 2016   $$

“Stately Victorian townhouse”

Heritage
Central
The Bailey’s Hotel London — vibe

Vibe

An original five-storey sweeping staircase and marble pillars anchor this Victorian townhouse, where afternoon tea is served beneath stained-glass windows.

“Stately Victorian townhouse”

Heritage

An 1876 Grade II listed Victorian townhouse centered on an original five-storey sweeping staircase.

Design

Guestrooms renovated across themed floors celebrating British motifs from Kew to Kensington.

Classic

Victorian hospitality running since 1876, serving traditional afternoon tea in the ground-floor lounge.

Central

In South Kensington opposite Gloucester Road station, a short walk from the neighborhood's major museums.

The Bailey’s Hotel London — rooms

Rooms

Guestrooms are individually styled around classic British motifs like Kew and Henley, outfitted with subtle heritage patterns and heated bathroom floors.

The Bailey’s Hotel London — backstory

Backstory

Opened in 1876 by Sir James Bailey, the property later inspired the creators of Baileys Irish Cream to name their famous liqueur after it.

The Bailey’s Hotel London — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Dining spans authentic Singaporean plates at The Bugis to fine Indian cooking at Bombay Brasserie, housed in the former carriage stables.

The neighborhood

Sitting directly opposite Gloucester Road Underground station, the hotel puts South Kensington's landmark museums and garden squares just a short walk away.

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