The Pelham Hotel

We stayed here for a couple of nights in September with friends and really enjoyed it. The Pelham is a traditional boutique hotel (inside and out).

We stayed in a deluxe double, which was a good size at the back of the hotel. The decor was lovely (quite traditional, but not old fashioned), our bathroom was large and very nicely appointed (two sinks, marble floor, shower over the bath etc). All the usual nice hotel things.

We loved the honesty bar / lounge - such a great room, filled with interesting antiques - you almost feel like it's your own living room, which I guess is the idea (spent a bit much in there though!!,maybe should have been less honest!). We ate breakfast in the restaurant one day, which was fine (nothing amazing, but nothing to complain about). The staff are friendly and helpful (esp. the kiwi concierge), price good for London, location good (next to South Kensington tube, 15 mins walk from Kings Road, 2 mins walk from Natural History Museum etc).

Plenty of restaurants and bars near by - try the Admiral Codrington (pub) and the Enterprise (used to be a pub, now a gorgeous little restaurant).

Very good, we'd go back.....

My decision to spend two nights at The Pelham over my usual London base was a good one as I found the hotel to be amongst the best accomodation I have experienced in a long time. The location was excellent, just opposite the South Kensington Underground station, although the closure of the Circle/District lines during my stay was a minor inconvenience.

I would give a top score to the staff, friendly and helpful, and in particular the restaurant staff who were extremely accommodating with my wife's special dietry requests. The included breakfast was of excellent quality and variety and my evening meal could give any high-end London eatery a run for its money. The ambience of the basement dining room was good - intimate and decorated with unobtrusive modern art.

Our room was a good size, amenities were excellent and any concerns I had about it being noisy (there's quite a buzz going on outside, especially at the weekend, with bars and clubs) were unfounded as the double glazing blocked all but the odd inevitable siren.

My only complaint was the high cost of wi-fi (£20 for 24 hours), otherwise an experience I intend to repeat as soon as I can. In conclusion, I would recommend The Pelham unconditionally to London visitors.

This is our second trip to the Pelham,and on that difficult return trip, it lived up to our expectations. The staff are courteous and efficient. The rooms are beautifully appointed and spotlessly clean. The Pelham knocks spots off the big chains. It has character without being over the top. It is in a wonderful location and the room service breakfast was excellent. OLove the bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes. Nice toiletries - although last year they even supplied a little spray for your pillow. Lost on my husband, but I quite liked it!! Lovely place.