The Milestone Hotel and Residences – London

1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL
+44 (0)207 917 1000
https://www.milestonehotel.com/

HIGHLIGHTS, TIPS and NOTES:

This elegant historic hotel and spa is directly opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens, close to the Royal Albert Hall.

Tags: Elite Collection, England, Europe, Historic Interest, London, Pet Friendly, Red Carnation Hotels, UK, Wedding Venue

Overview Reviews

The Milestone Hotel and Residences has one of the most enviable locations in London. Guests are invited to discover old world charm and history (extending back to 1689 when it home to Ambassadors and Barons), beautiful rich furnishings, exquisite original arts, outstanding cuisine, luxurious afternoon tea, elegant picnics in the park, thoughtful wellness services, and an experienced and passionate team. When staying in this hotel directly opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens, you’ll be a short walk from Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gardens, with Hyde Park, The Serpentine boating lake and the Diana Princess of Wales’ Memorial Playground just beyond.

The hotel offers guest rooms, family-friendly suites, and extended stay luxury residences. When reserving a week in the residences, enjoy a complimentary welcome hamper, Full English breakfast daily, Afternoon Tea or a three course Table d’Hôte dining experience, plus a complimentary airport transfer.

Wellness

The Spa at the Milestone Hotel has everything you need to relax, unwind or stay fit. Enjoy a heated resistance pool with flowing stream, sauna, a fully equipped exercise studio, a luxurious spa treatment room offering a complete range of skin and body treatments, beauty therapies, and massage.

For the fitness enthusiast, there are miles of jogging tracks in Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, and the hotel offers a personal trainer to help you develope the best regime for your stay, and your life after your visit.

Pet Friendly

The hotel not only welcomes your pet, but has a pet concierge who makes sure your pet enjoys the stay — complete with a tailor-made welcome hamper with a toy, treat, Milestone tag and clean-up bags, and travel tips for enjoying the parks and best walking areas, plus in the room, custom Milestone pet bed, food and water bowls, a pet food menu, and turndown treats. The hotel offers pet-sitting and walking services for when the pet parents are out and about.

Tea and Dining

One of the most beloved amenities of The Milestone is its superb Afternoon Tea, commended by the UK’s Afternoon Tea Awards in 2017 and 2018. a delicious array of delicate finger sandwiches is accompanied by warm freshly baked scones served with Devonshire clotted cream and home-made preserves, as well as a selection of pastries including éclairs, tartlets, cupcakes and macaroons. New to the experience? Book the Milestone’s Tea Academy Tutorial and learn all about this beloved British tradition.

Best of all, you can enjoy your tea in the luxury rooms at the Milestone — or in Kensington Gardens. London is famous for its glorious parks and the hotel’s picnic hampers are filled with delicious al fresco fayre – perfect for a lazy afternoon. The Milestone’s Picnic Feast is served in traditional wicker baskets and includes everything you need to enjoy your afternoon, whether you choose a tea menu or a picnic lunch menu.