Located in a quiet part of South Kensington. The 5-star Blakes Hotel London is known to be the world’s first luxury boutique hotel.
Blakes secret courtyard is now re-designed by the internationally renowned Matthew Williamson. A peaceful oasis with lush, leafy plants, tall tree ferns that are at the same time handsome and bold in their stature. Eclectically styled furniture painted in mind green, the garden conveys a Mediterranean alfresco lifestyle for teas and late night cocktails. Located in fashionable South Kensington, Blakes is justly famous for its stunning design, elegance and dedicated service. Its uncompromising stand on privacy has made it the London base for film stars, musicians and all the top designers, earning its reputation as The “Couture” Hotel.
Each room at Anouska Hempel’s boutique hotel has its own style, but all are inspired by various far-off lands such as Russia, India, Greece and Turkey. The refined rooms are furnished with unique antiques and rich fabrics. Each room has 24-hour room service and a beautifully styled bathroom and many of them feature an elegant four-poster bed and original artwork.
All accommodations include wireless and wired high-speed Internet access, iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. 42-inch plasma televisions are equipped with premium satellite channels and DVD players. Bathrooms offer bathrobes, hair dryers, and slippers. Additional amenities available on request include in-room massages and wake-up calls.
Blakes Restaurant re-design in the heart of Kensington and now brings with it the finest Mediterranean influenced menu based around the freshest wild ingredients. The intimate 57 seat restaurant with an adjoining bar was inspired by Anouska Hempel’s vision of a beautiful old fashioned steamer sailing up the Bosphorus, evoking the travelling spirit that she has always had.
33 Roland Gardens London UK SW7 3PF