The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione, London

The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione - A luxury boutique hotel in South Kensington with Italian dining and museum proximity

This five-star boutique hotel occupies a Victorian townhouse in South Kensington, featuring 51 individually designed rooms with eclectic furnishings by Kit Kemp. All accommodations include LCD TVs, Marshall Bluetooth speakers, minibars, Penhaligon's bath products, and free Wi-Fi, with some offering views of South Kensington through floor-to-ceiling windows. La Trattoria by Alfredo Russo serves Italian cuisine with a Michelin-starred chef's interpretation of traditional dishes, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea with British and Italian elements. The property provides a 24-hour fitness room with cardiovascular equipment and free weights, five meeting rooms accommodating up to 40 guests, and pet-friendly rooms for an additional £40 fee. Situated directly across from South Kensington Underground Station, The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione places guests within a five-minute walk of the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum, with Harrods and the Royal Albert Hall within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Direct proximity to South Kensington Underground Station and three major museums within 984.3 ft

Individually designed rooms with high-end amenities including Marshall speakers and Penhaligon's products

Michelin-starred Italian dining at La Trattoria by Alfredo Russo serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Five meeting and event spaces with capacity for up to 40 guests and full technological support

Pet-friendly policy accommodating small and medium-sized dogs for an additional fee

Cons

Some room categories have limited square footage starting at 194 ft²

The fitness facility focuses primarily on cardiovascular and free weight equipment without additional amenities