This elegant Victorian property combines traditional luxury with up-to-the-minute technology and first-class service. It was first opened in 1876 as one of the very first purpose built hotels in London. Now it's a magnificently restored town house hotel in the heart of Kensington, close to Hyde Park, Kensington Palace and Gardens. Near Londons finest museums - the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. All its 169 rooms are well equipped with: air conditioning, climate control, heating, desk, phone, voice mail, message service, fax/modem points, wake-up service, safe, complimentary coffee and tea service, mini bar, TV, movies/pay per view, trouser press.