The Pelham Hotel

Acabo de regresar de un viaje por Europa, en donde me alojé en el Pelham en dos ocasiones en una semana, en habitaciones distintas (pero me he alojado allí anteriormente). Este hotel es una base fantástica en Londres y es muy inglés. Siempre me alojo aquí cuando visito Londres, y es ¡simplemente fantástico! No es barato (pero bueno, ¡ningún hotel decente en Londres lo es!) pero vale la pena. Mis habitaciones favoritas son las deluxe dobles en el nivel 3 mirando a la estación del metro South Kensington. El personal también es muy complaciente. Recomiendo muchísimo el Pelham.

We looooooooved the Pelham!

I stayed with my sister in mom in a luxury double for three nights, and the space was just right even with the extra foldaway bed - not usually the case in London. We had a great view and lots of sunlight, but the light-blocking shades helped us sleep in on our first morning in town. Even though the hotel is located at a busy intersection, we didn't hear a thing because of the double windows.

The location is incredible - directly across the street from South Kensington tube stop, so a straight shot on the line from Heathrow (35 minute ride or so) and into the city center (ten minute ride), and only two blocks from the Victoria and Albert and Natural Science museums (both of which are fantastic). It's just a short walk to Kensington Garden, and some of the fantastic shops, restaurants, and bars. Also a nice neighborhood to go for a walk and check out some of the Georgian crescents and homes.

Our room was incredibly clean. The chocolates, water, and cool bottled water were nice touches. They remembered to bring an extra pair of slippers for my sister, too. The beds were really comfortable, the heat was easy to control, there is tons of closet space, and the bathroom is enormous (great shower heads)! The only thing I'd change is adding ventilation to the bathroom since it gets really foggy in there (since the shower is so incredible I took long ones).

The hotel staff is down to earth, perky, and helpful. Angelika, in particular, was extremely accomodating and sweet. The doormen and concierge(s) jumped to help us with anything and everything, and were very patient. They stowed our bags when we got in early in the morning before check-in, and after we checked out on our last day in town since our flight was at night. Also, as soon as I mentioned we were planning to go to dinner one of the nights, the concierge recommended several great options (check out Shikara, an Indian restaurant a few blocks away - doesn't look like much but the food is incredible) and called to make us a reservation - without even having to ask!

We had continental breakfast at the Bistro every morning (it was included in the price of our room) and it was a great way to start the day. The service was friendly and quick, too!

I loved the look of the entire hotel - each bedroom is decorated differently, with clean, bold colors, and the bistro is cute and eclectic, and the lounge and library are funky but classic. Great artwork everywhere. Both of the common rooms are comfortable to relax in, even with other guests, and the honor bar was a great touch (although another guest tried to sneak a few drinks onto our room's bill late one night after we left, the front desk staff was quick to remove the charges). The staff also wears really cute matching clothes - so understated you almost don't notice, but when you do it's even more impressive. Fresh flowers, nice smells, very clean spaces.

And there are cute pink striped pencils everywhere. I know that's dumb, but I love it.

When I go back to London, I'm definitely staying at the Pelham! It was an outstanding stay.

My husband and I spent 4 nights at the Pelham in early July and couldn't have been happier. We have not always had luck with London hotels in the past, but this hotel has changed our outlook. Location was great, we could see the South Ken tube station from our room. The room itself was wonderfully decorated, the bathroom divine - who doesn't like a towel warmer!! Staff was very helpful with reservations and even shipped a box home to us via Fed Ex. Although a bit pricey - there is NOTHING in London that isn't, I would still consider it a very good value. Would certainly go back to the hotel!!