An intimate, 5-star boutique hotel, the Milestone provides excellent service and overlooks Kensington Palace and Gardens. Enjoy British warmth and hospitality at its most engaging.
The hotel is perfect for designer shopping, sightseeing and entertainment. Kensington is on the left, Knightsbridge is on the right, and the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park are within 10 minutes' walk.
Each room is different, but all have a romantic elegance, 24-hour butler service, and feature modern technology. The Milestone also has a resistance pool, a gym and a luxurious spa.
The kitchen serves a range of traditional food, and can accommodate individual requests. Choose from over 400 vintage wines, unwind in the Stables bar, sip cocktails in the conservatory, or take tea by the fire in the lounge.
Hotel Information
The Milestone is affiliated with Leading Small Hotels of the World. Its many awards include the Best British Hotel, 2008, according to the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List World's Best Hotels.
Surrounding Area
Nearby attractions include the Royal Albert Hall and the Albert Memorial, the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum (the dinosaurs never fail to delight), and the Victoria and Albert Museum (for stunning style and design).
Cross the road and you'll find Kensington Palace and Gardens, which lead on to Hyde Park and the famous Serpentine.
Knightsbridge is home to Harvey Nichols and the world's most famous department store, Harrods. For antique collectors, there's Kensington Church Street, with more than 60 dealers offering everything from antique furniture to impressionist paintings. Slightly further afield, you may find a bargain in the street markets around Notting Hill.
The West End and theatreland are also within easy reach. A short taxi ride takes you to Piccadilly Circus and the theatres off Shaftesbury Avenue.
Transport
From Heathrow Airport:
- Take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station.
- Take the Underground directly to High St. Kensington.
From Gatwick Airport:
- Take the Gatwick Express to Victoria Station.
- Take a taxi or public transport to the hotel
The hotel can provide, on request, a chauffeur driven Bentley car service for transportation between the hotel and either Gatwick or Heathrow Airports, which may be booked through the concierge.
Restaurants
You can dine in Cheneston's restaurant, unwind in the Stables bar, sip cocktails in the Conservatory, or take tea by the fire in the Lounge.
Serving a fine international cuisine with an accent on modern British dishes, the kitchen balances its natural creativity with a superb range of traditional comfort foods and a willingness to cook something special just for you. If they have the ingredients to hand (organic and, wherever possible, locally sourced), they'll rustle up exactly what you want ? when you want.
There's a fine choice of wine too - more than 400 vintages, many of them personally chosen by Nicolas Clerc, the Ruinart UK Sommelier of the Year 2007. Passion for fine wines and gourmet food are the driving force behind the popular wine dinners, 8-course degustation menu, and a year-round season of special gourmet events.
