Milestone Hotel Kensington – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodations
The Milestone Hotel occupies three Victorian townhouses from the 1920s, featuring original carved window frames and black-and-white tiled floors. Rooms include Superior Queen, Deluxe King, and individually designed suites like The Hermès Suite with custom furniture and The Mistinguett Suite with French furnishings and private terrace. All accommodations contain antique furnishings, original artworks, and marble bathrooms with Floris toiletries.
British Dining Venues
Cheneston's restaurant serves British cuisine by Executive Chef Daniel Putz, featuring Scottish salmon cured by H.Forman & Son and daily roasts carved tableside. The Park Lounge offers afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones with Devonshire clotted cream, and French pastries. The Stables Bar, originally housing horses, serves cocktails including a signature Smoking Old Fashioned. Private sabrage champagne service available upon request.
Kensington Palace Location
Directly opposite Kensington Palace with views across the palace gardens. 6-minute walk to High Street Kensington Station, 10-minute walk to Royal Albert Hall, 17-minute walk to Victoria & Albert Museum. Situated near Kensington Church Street boutiques and red brick terraces. Jogging tracks available in Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Chauffeured transfers service provided by hotel driver Colin Monplaisir.
Family & Pet Services
15 interconnecting rooms and six residences with kitchenettes accommodate families. Children receive books, games, mini bathrobes, and bedtime treats. Babysitting services and children's activities include cupcake decorating and mocktail creation. Pets receive welcome hampers, custom beds, grooming services, and access to nearby parks. Dog walking and sitting available with 24-hour notice.
Unique Guest Experiences
Private foraging workshops with the executive chef, in-suite performances by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra musicians, and private after-dark viewings of the Crown Jewels at Tower of London. Resident artist Shelley Levy creates personal portraits during afternoon tea. Accessibility features include ground-floor rooms with grab rails, emergency alarms, and removable furniture for mobility needs.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Location
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