The Milestone steeps itself in all things Anglophilic. First is the location on the southern edge of Kensington Gardens—upper-floor rooms have a view of Kensington Palace itself. The hotel is actually three townhouses that have been combined, so each room is distinct in size and shape, and the furnishings—antique paintings, rich rugs, enormous beds, fat couches—make you feel like you're staying in a rich relation's country mansion rather than a citified hotel. You're awash in thoughtful amenities, from a welcome cocktail in the glass conservatory to a small bag of prunes and another of handmade hard candy waiting bedside at night. Staff, from the top-hatted doormen to the butler that attends to higher-level rooms, is alert yet unfussy. High tea in the plush lounge is a treat here as well.
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The Milestone Hotel
1 Kensington Ct., W8
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Neighborhood
Kensington
Transportation
Tube: High St. Kensington
Phone
020/7917-1000
Prices
Rooms from £292
Amenities
Restaurant; tea room; welcome beverage; bar; conservatory; fitness center; spa, indoor resistance swimming pool; room service; free bottled water; free Wi-Fi.
Units
63 units
Web site
The Milestone Hotel
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1 Kensington Ct., W8 LondonNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.