The Chelsea Townhouse

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about The Chelsea Townhouse? It’s actually tucked away on this gorgeous garden square that most tourists never find – Cadogan Gardens feels like stepping into a different London entirely. I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from Sloane Street’s designer mayhem, but the moment you turn onto this tree-lined street, everything goes quiet except for the occasional thud of a car door from one of those midnight-blue Bentleys.

The building itself is this beautifully restored Victorian townhouse that honestly feels more like staying at your impossibly posh friend’s family home than a hotel. The staff actually remember your name after one conversation (which, let’s be honest, rarely happens anywhere these days), and they’ve got this knack for anticipating what you need without being intrusive about it. The rooms are proper spacious – and I don’t mean spacious for London, I mean actually spacious – with these incredible tall windows that flood everything with light. What really got me was the attention to smaller details: the bathroom mirrors that don’t fog up, reading lights positioned where you’d actually want them, and enough outlets that you’re not playing musical chairs with your devices. The design walks this perfect line between elegant and livable – think Soho House vibes but more refined, less trying-hard.

Location-wise, it’s brilliant for getting around without feeling touristy. You’re right between Knightsbridge and Chelsea proper, so whether you want to pop into Harrods (though honestly, Harvey Nichols is right there and usually less chaotic) or wander down King’s Road for dinner, everything’s walkable. The Peter Jones department store is practically next door if you need anything practical, and there’s this little Waitrose on the corner that’s perfect for grabbing decent coffee early in the morning. What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night – even on weekends, the square doesn’t get the drunk crowds that stumble through some other parts of Chelsea. Parking’s tricky like everywhere in this part of London, but they’ve got arrangements with nearby spots, and the concierge actually knows which ones are realistic to get into on short notice. It’s the kind of place where an 8.8 rating makes perfect sense – not quite flawless, but pretty damn close to what you’d want from a proper London stay.

Rooms

• Chelsea King with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Chelsea Double with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Chelsea Junior Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
• Chelsea Cosy Single with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Chelsea Cosy Double with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Chelsea Garden Suite with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Chelsea Studio with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children

Facilities