In leafy South Kensington, this classic Georgian town house houses an elegant 4-star hotel, combining period style with modern luxury. It has free Wi-Fi in public areas of the building.
In a quiet, tree-lined street in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, the Cranley Hotel is within walking distance of many of London's main attractions. The fantastic shops of Knightsbridge and King's Road are around 15 minutes' walk away.
The hotel rooms all blend original features with state-of-the-art facilities, including a flat-screen TV and free high-speed internet access.
Guests receive a free welcome drink upon arrival, and they can relax in the hotel's honesty bar. A free glass of champagne and canapes are available every evening, between 19:00 and 20:00.
Hotel Information
The hotel's friendly and helpful team are happy to help you make the most of your stay. Staff can help make reservations for restaurants; book tickets for theatre shows or make arrangements for cars or limousines.
The newly refurbished Penthouse Meeting Room is situated on the hotel's top floor and can accommodate meetings for up to 12 delegates. The room is 30 mē in area and has 2 large windows, ensuring it receives plenty of natural light. The room is air conditioned and has direct access to a boutique private terrace.
The hotel's Interview Room is slightly smaller, with a total area of 15mē. The Interview Room is adjacent to the meeting room and is ideal for interviews or as a break-out room. This room can accommodate meetings for up to 4 people.
Both rooms are fully air-conditioned with individual temperature controls. The rooms both have natural light and are extremely quiet. Flipcharts, direct phone connections and audiovisual equipment are all available and both rooms have free high-speed internet access via wired broadband, as well as Wi-Fi wireless internet access.
Surrounding Area
The Cranley Hotel is situated in one of the most sought-after locations in London, South Kensington. The hotel is close to the very centre of the city centre and within easy walking distance of many of London's attractions.
Kensington gardens and Hyde Park are close by, as are the Royal Albert Hall and the Earl's Court and Olympia exhibition centres. The Cranley is also close to Notting Hill, the Serpentine Gallery and Kensington Palace.
A number of London's best-known museums, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum in Exhibition Road, are nearby. The Cranley is also close to the boutiques and restaurants of Knightsbridge and King's Road, Chelsea.
Gloucester Road and South Kensington London Underground stations are a few minutes' walk away. The stations providing fast, easy access to locations all around London, including the West End and all its theatres and The City, London's financial centre. South Kensington London Underground station also provides direct access to London Heathrow Airport, via a 30-minute Tube journey.
Victoria and Paddington railway stations are just 2 miles (3.2 km) from the hotel. Paddington's Heathrow Express train provides a fast, convenient service to Heathrow Airport and Victoria station's Gatwick Express train service connects directly to Gatwick Airport.
Transport
By London Underground:
The nearest London Underground stations are South Kensington and Gloucester Road, which are both on the District (green), Circle (yellow) and Piccadilly (dark blue) lines of the London Underground network.
By Air (from London Heathrow Airport):
The hotel is approximately 13 miles (21 km) from London Heathrow Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport. The Heathrow Express runs approximately every 15 minutes from the airport to London Paddington station and takes just 15 minutes to reach Paddington. The hotel is just a short taxi ride from Paddington station and taxis are readily available from just outside the station. In addition, the Piccadilly line (dark blue) of the London Underground runs directly from the airport to South Kensington London Underground station.
By Air (from London Gatwick Airport):
The hotel is approximately 25 miles (40 km) from London Gatwick Airport. Taxis are readily available from just outside the airport. Alternatively, you can take the Gatwick Express train service to Victoria station. This journey will take approximately 30 minutes. The hotel is just a short taxi ride from Victoria station and taxis are readily available from just outside the station. In addition, the District (green) and Circle (yellow) lines of the London Underground run directly from Victoria to South Kensington London Underground station.
Important
Extra Beds:
Extra beds can only be accommodated in the executive rooms.