South Kensington London, United Kingdom
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
StarhotelsVictorian townhouse bolthole
Wood-panelled drawing rooms with crackling open fireplaces and vibrant upholstered armchairs create an intimate, welcoming townhouse feel.
“it's impossible not to be drawn in by The Pelham's dark wood-paneled walls, plush upholstered furniture, and flickering fireplaces—especially in the wintertime.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Kit Kemp interiors combining playful patterned wallpapers, traditional wood panelling, and crackling drawing room fireplaces.
Notable
Interconnected Victorian townhouses retaining original sash windows, high ceilings, traditional wood panelling, and a vintage lift.
Listed
Marble-finished bathrooms appointed with heated towel rails and scented Penhaligon toiletries accompany personalized townhouse service.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
This is an early Kit Kemp design, mixing contemporary pieces with historical references in equal measure, and presenting a visual style that’s quite unified.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly opposite South Kensington station, the hotel sits a short walk from the Victoria and Albert Museum and Hyde Park.
The rooms
Individually styled bedrooms feature bold wallpapers and vintage furnishings, paired with original sash windows and heated marble bathrooms.
The gym
- Gym
- 24/7 fitness room equipped for cardiovascular and strength training.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
La Trattoria serves Italian comfort dishes and aperitivi in a dining room lined with candy-striped wallpaper and modern paintings.
How it began
Two Victorian townhouses were joined in 1989, preserving original woodwork, open hearths, and a tiny heritage lift.
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How we rate hotels.
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.