Sloane Square Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Sloane Square Hotel? It’s one of those places that actually feels like it belongs in its neighborhood rather than trying to dominate it. Right there on the square itself, you’re basically in the heart of one of London’s most effortlessly posh areas – I mean, you’ve got Peter Jones department store literally across the way, and the Royal Court Theatre is maybe a two-minute walk. The building itself has that classic London hotel vibe without being stuffy about it, and honestly, the location is pretty hard to beat if you want to feel like you’re staying somewhere genuinely Londonian rather than just tourist central.

The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star place – nothing groundbreaking, but comfortable and well thought out. I actually appreciated that they didn’t go overboard with the “boutique” thing that so many London hotels are obsessed with these days. The beds are proper comfortable (which, let’s be honest, is what really matters after walking around London all day), and the bathrooms are a decent size by London standards – though don’t expect a huge bathtub or anything. What I really liked was how quiet it stays despite being right on the square. You get those lovely tall windows that let in loads of light, but the traffic noise doesn’t really penetrate much, especially on the upper floors. The staff seems to genuinely know the area too, which is refreshing – they’ll point you toward the good pubs on King’s Road or tell you which direction to walk to avoid the crowds around Harrods.

Here’s the thing about staying here – you’re paying for the postcode as much as the hotel itself, and honestly, it’s worth it if that’s what you’re after. You can walk to Belgravia in one direction, Chelsea in another, and you’re on the District and Circle lines right there at Sloane Square tube station. I found myself just wandering around the neighborhood in the evenings because there’s always something interesting happening – whether it’s the weekend farmers market or just people-watching outside the various wine bars. The hotel restaurant is perfectly fine but nothing special, though room service was surprisingly quick the couple times I used it. Parking is basically nonexistent unless you’re willing to pay through the nose, but that’s London for you – honestly, you don’t need a car staying here anyway. It’s that rare London hotel where the location genuinely enhances your stay rather than just being a place to sleep between tourist activities. The 7.8 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it does what it promises really well.

Rooms

• Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Twin Room with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Small Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Club Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Facilities