Beaufort House – Knightsbridge

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Beaufort House? It’s tucked away on this gorgeous garden square that feels completely separate from the chaos of Knightsbridge – I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from Harrods, but you’d never know it. The building itself is this beautiful Victorian townhouse conversion that somehow manages to feel both grand and intimate at the same time.

I’ve stayed at plenty of five-star places in London, but this one actually gets the balance right between luxury and livability. The rooms aren’t massive (honestly, nothing in central London is unless you’re paying ridiculous money), but they’re designed so well that you don’t feel cramped. The staff here – and I’m not just saying this – genuinely seem to care about what they’re doing. Check-in was refreshingly smooth, no pretentious ceremony, just efficient and warm. What really impressed me was how quiet it stays at night, even though you’re in the heart of everything. The gardens out front seem to act as this natural sound buffer from the street.

Location-wise, you’re golden here. Harvey Nichols is practically next door, and if you walk down Sloane Street toward Sloane Square, you’ll hit some of the best shopping and dining in the city. But here’s what the hotel websites won’t tell you – there’s this fantastic little pub called The Nag’s Head just around the corner on Kinnerton Street that locals actually go to, not just tourists. And if you need groceries or forgotten essentials, there’s a decent Waitrose about a five-minute walk away on the King’s Road. The nearest tube is Hyde Park Corner, which connects you to pretty much anywhere you want to go, though honestly, I found myself walking most places because the location is just that central. Parking is typically London nightmare stuff, but the hotel can arrange something if you absolutely need it – just expect to pay for the privilege. I’d honestly skip the car entirely and just use the tube or walk. The whole area comes alive differently depending on when you visit too – weekday mornings you’ll see actual Londoners heading to work, weekends it’s more relaxed with families strolling through the nearby parks.

Rooms

• Standard One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Executive One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 double bed for 4 adults
• Superior Apartment with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• Standard Three-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 double bed for 6 adults, 1 child
• Superior Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 single bed for 5 adults, 1 child
• Executive Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 6 adults, 1 child
• Four-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 large double bed for 8 adults, 1 child
• Classic Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds, 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed for 5 adults, 1 child

Facilities