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Town House Hotel
The Halkin
Visitor ReviewsTypical Prices
| Double with ensuite bathroom: | From £350.00 per room per night, room only |
| Suite: | £605.00 to £1,467.00 per room per night, room only |
Description
The Halkin is a haven in the heart of London's Belgravia, hidden down a quiet street a few hundred yards from Hyde Park Corner. It promises discreet luxury where service is efficient and intimacy matters. Yet the look is elegantly contemporary, and the boutique-size remains enduringly appealing. It is a place top relax and be waited on, to sleep and be reinvigorated.
Bespoke Italian design is combined with subtle nuances of Oriental influence. Comfort is fundamental and exquisite; be enveloped by delicate Egyptian linens of the highest threadcount, complimenting the oversized beds of the 22 rooms and 17 suites. Rooms are replete with soft carpets and warm wood panelling, and boast some of the largest bathrooms in London, lined with floor to ceiling marble and furnishings are covered by a soft palette of creams and gentle, muted browns.
The Halkin's rooms are equipped with the most up-to-date technological features; both interactive ETV and complimentary broadband and WiFi internet access are standard, and from your bedside console, enjoy the ability to dim the lights or activate your 'do not disturb' sign. Be the centre of our attention, where Armani-clad staff promise service that is both intuitive and intelligent and guests can be assured of guarded, perfect privacy.
The ultimate indulgence is dining at Nahm. The Michelin-starred restaurant, headed up by this innovative, Australian talent, Matthew Albert is quite simply an inimitable experience - for serious gourmands who value originality and inspired creativity. Cuisine is based on ancient Royal Thai traditions, spiced by Thompson's artful hand, with sophisticated menus available lunch and dinner, and unobtrusive, efficient service.
The Halkin's style is timeless, a gentle ode to classicism combined with urbane Italian aesthetics. But it is the intangible elements we strive to fulfil. This is a place to relax and be waited on, to sleep and feel invigorated, to eat and be satiated. It is a seductive, insider's hotel - a place to return to, again and again.
Facilities
| Children | Facilities for children Children welcome |
|---|---|
| Bookable product facilities | CD player in all bedrooms Colour television in all bedrooms DVD player in all bedrooms Hairdryer in all bedrooms Modem point in all bedrooms Radio in all bedrooms Telephone in all bedrooms |
| Parking & transport | Car parking |
| Provider features | Celebrity connection In town/city centre Film or TV location |
| Catering | Bar Serve breakfast Serve evening meal Serve lunch Room service Caters for vegetarians |
| Leisure facilities | Health/fitness/beauty facilities Riding/pony trekking |
| Provider facilities | Air conditioning throughout Business facilities Central heating throughout Currency exchange Conference facilities Event venue Separate guests' lounge Ironing facilities Laundry service Lift Foreign languages spoken Night porter Public telephone |
| Booking and payment details | American Express accepted Delta accepted Diners Club accepted Euros accepted MasterCard accepted Special group rates Special group rates Sterling travellers' cheques accepted Maestro accepted Visa accepted |
| Target markets | Marketed to other specialist market |
Location Information for The Halkin
| Address | Halkin Street, Belgravia, London London SW1X 7DJ |
|---|---|
| Telephone | +44 (0)20 7333 1000 |
| Fax | +44 (0)20 7333 1100 |
| res@halkin.como.bz | |
| Website | www.halkin.como.bz |
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Reviews of The Halkin
Lonely Planet review of The Halkin
A discreet address for the fashionable business traveller, the Halkin is an elegant, understated hotel with a reputation for impeccable service. With only 41 rooms and a litany of Armani-clad staff, regular Halkin guests can expect to be greeted by name as soon as they set foot in the marble-floored lobby. The design is minimalist, but not in a way that has you battling with the remote control every time you want to dim the lights. There's lots of burlwood, marble and subtle colours, and each floor has its own theme associated with water, air, fire, earth and sky. Bedroom doors are hidden within curved wooden hallways, but the rooms are filled with natural light, cream walls, wood panelling and delicate fabrics in creams and museli. The corner rooms are particularly spacious with an attached bathroom nearly the same size as the room and bedrooms on the 5th floor have concave ceilings. Possibly one of the most thoughtful touches is the butler bell in every room. It's a wonder anyone staying here actually gets to work.
Traveller Rating:
Based on 32 reviews
What to Expect:
Rooms- Service
Value- Cleanliness
- Pool
Recommended for:
An Amazing Honeymoon
Older Travellers
Young Singles- Couples/Romantics
- Business travellers
Latest 5 reviews of The Halkin
An Old Friend...
Oh my old friend...I came to you first in the early 90's as a blossom eyed young buck who thought he would rule the world. I felt so sexy back in those days in my skinny pants and tight shirts. Sitting next to Bono in the lobby bar. Watching as you snuck out celebrities into the back alley. Feeling a bit like a celebrity myself. It was all so decadent. You were so wonderful before...and if longevity is the cornerstone of true excellence in a hotel you are by far one of the great hotels of the world. I salute you. Because as great hotels have opened left and right in London, and perhaps taken some of the celebrities with them, you still shine as brightly as you did 15 years ago. Perhaps better. As for me, and those who have stayed here for years, not only has the hotel aged gracefully in a modern sense - it retains the same essence and beautiful scent that makes for nostalgic reminiscence every time I walk through the door. The Halkin was always, and still is, completely flawless, It easily ranks as one of my top 10 hotels in the world. And for me London is just not London If I am not peering out my window on an early rainy morning to watch the effervescent stodginess of stodgy little Belgravia. And opening those special heavy room doors for another day in giddy London.
The Scorpion.....
20 June 2008
Quiet & discreet luxury
I had to attend a party in Belgrave square . I looked at various hotels around but decided to stay here because of its location. Considering where it is i was amazed at how little traffic passes through here & hence this is a quiet road.
Everything about the hotel is discreet , from the simple exterior to the service. The room was very comfortable with lovely marble bath & i very much liked the decor in the bedrooms which was well designed & uncluttered . This was a hotel that didnt feel busy or rushed, everything seemed to be correct & worked as it should.
We slept very well , the bed was very comfortable & i did not hear any noise from outside.
Our breakfast of eggs & bacon was piping hot and served efficiently.
This place is for those that prefer a mercedes to a ferrari.!!! If you cant work this out, dont stay.
19 June 2008
Amazing Hotel
This hotel is incredible in every way. Quiet and luxurious, with a friendly and helpful staff, in a great location (on a quiet and charming street, but only blocks away from the Hyde Park Corner tube stop) and fabulous rooms that are high tech but not overly trendy. Great linens and super soft heated towels, and their bathroom products (COMO, I believe) are also wonderful. Honestly one of the nicest hotels I've stayed in.
22 May 2008
Posh hotel in quiet yet convenient location
The Halkin is one of those exclusive hotels where people tend to speak in hushed tones and are surprised to see other hotel guests. Overall, a great hotel with an extremely accommodating staff.
Initially, I was in a Deluxe Corner room on the 5th floor, and the room seemed a little smaller that I had expected, but with an amazing bathroom. Unfortunately, I had a fly buzzing about the room and the toilet didn’t flush very well, so I spoke to the front desk and was put in a Studio Suite, which was rather spectacular. The level of response from the front desk was really amazing. It seems they were calling me every five minutes to make sure things were OK.
The bathrooms have heated floors and towel racks, and the Como Shambala toiletries are by far the best I have ever come across. The suite had a separate bath and shower.
Overall, a great hotel with beautiful decor, if a bit on the quite side. However, the location is just a few steps off Hyde Park Corner and a short walk/cab ride to Victoria Station, and most of Mayfair and Knightsbridge is within easy walking distance.
Obviously, this is a very expensive hotel, but if you can afford it or get a good deal, it's well worth the pampered stay.
22 April 2008
perfect
Perfect in every way. I booked the halkin, for my wife's 30th birthday on recomendation. The hotel is tucked away, near all the embassies. the rooms are luxurious, with really comfortable beds,
the restaurant ( Nahm is lovely). What really sets this hotel apart from the rest is the concierge. I had a list of things i wanted to book for the birthday trip and all i did was sent them an email with a list and they did the rest, They sorted out horse riding in hyde park, private cabins on the london eye, tickets to phantom of the opera, and private dining in some of london's finest restaurants. I barely had to lift a finger. Stefano, Diego and Justin really looked after us. if you want a taxi from the hotel they go outside, find one and bring it to the front of the hotel too, Justin even queued up outside the british museum from 6 am to get us tickets for the terracotta army at the british museum. Perfect. Go. Enjoy.
13 April 2008
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