Cheval Thorney Court at Hyde Park Overview
You know what struck me first about Cheval Thorney Court? Walking up to this red-brick Victorian building on Palace Gate, it doesn’t scream “luxury hotel” from the street – which is honestly part of its charm. It’s tucked into this gorgeous row of period buildings that locals actually live in, so you feel like you’re staying in someone’s incredibly posh Kensington home rather than a tourist trap.
The location is absolutely killer if you know London at all. I mean, you’re literally across from Hyde Park (like, 30 seconds to the gate), but here’s the thing most people don’t realize – Palace Gate is this quiet residential street that runs parallel to the madness of Kensington High Street. So you get zero of the tourist chaos but you’re still a five-minute walk to the tube station. The Natural History Museum is right there too, and if you cut through the park early morning, you’ll hit Speaker’s Corner before the crowds arrive. I actually discovered this brilliant little Italian place called Zafferano just around the corner that the concierge mentioned – definitely not somewhere you’d stumble across on your own.
What really sets this place apart is how they’ve done the apartment-style setup. These aren’t hotel rooms, they’re proper serviced apartments with full kitchens (Sub-Zero appliances, if that matters to you), and honestly, the space is just ridiculous by London standards. I had friends over for drinks on the terrace and it felt completely natural, not like we were cramming into a hotel room. The building’s got this wonderful old-school elevator – one of those cage-style ones that makes you feel very Downton Abbey – though fair warning, it’s not the speediest thing if you’re running late. The staff genuinely seems to know the neighborhood inside and out, which makes such a difference when you need restaurant recommendations or want to avoid the tourist crowds at certain times. And parking – well, it’s London, so don’t expect miracles, but they do have arrangements with nearby spots that won’t completely bankrupt you.
Cheval Thorney Court at Hyde Park Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Luxury Two-Bedroom Apartment | 1 extra-large double bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children |
| Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment | 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for 4 adults, 3 children |
| Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment | 1 large double bed and 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children |
| Luxury Three-Bedroom Apartment | 1 extra-large double bed, 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 6 adults, 4 children |
| Superior One Bedroom Apartment | 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Luxury Two Bedroom Apartment – Hyde Park View | 1 extra-large double bed and 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children |
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Parking:
- Parking garage
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional bathroom
- Bidet
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Wellness:
- Fitness centre
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous:
- Pet bowls
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- German
- English
- Spanish
- Lithuanian
- Polish
- Romanian
- Filipino
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
Safety & security:
- Safety deposit box
Services & Extras:
- Wake-up service
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
Media & Technology:
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Laptop safe
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- DVD player
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- 24-hour front desk
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Detached
House Rules at Cheval Thorney Court at Hyde Park
Pets:
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
No age restriction:
- There is no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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