The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Accommodations & Amenities
The Pelham London offers 51 individually designed rooms and suites with eclectic furnishings by Kit Kemp. Rooms feature Queen or King beds, LCD TVs, Marshall Bluetooth speakers, and minibars. Bathrooms include Penhaligon's toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Executive and Deluxe rooms range from 23-30 square meters, some with South Kensington views. The King Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, a separate drawing room, and granite and oak bathroom with twin washbasins.
Dining Experiences
La Trattoria by Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo serves reimagined Italian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant offers eggs prepared multiple ways, duck egg on potato and goat's cheese rosti, and Pelham Porridge for breakfast. Thursday dinners feature a buffet with homemade focaccia, Italian charcuteries, and freshly-made risotto. Afternoon tea includes roast beef sandwiches, homemade scones with New Forest Naked strawberry jam, and pistachio tiramisu.
Location & Access
The hotel is directly across from South Kensington Station (District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines). It's a 5-minute walk to the Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, and Science Museum. Harrods is 1 km away, and the Royal Albert Hall is 1 km from the property. Heathrow Airport is 70 minutes via Piccadilly Line; Gatwick Airport connects via Gatwick Express to Victoria Station, then 10 minutes by tube.
Meetings & Events
Five meeting rooms accommodate up to 45 guests. The Gallery event space (36 square meters) has floor-to-ceiling windows facing Cromwell Place. A private dining room next to La Trattoria seats 12 people. The drawing room hosts up to 20 guests with floor-to-ceiling windows, and the library with dark wood paneling accommodates 15. All spaces include high-speed Wi-Fi, projectors, screens, and conference call capabilities.
Hotel Services
24-hour room service, Les Clefs d'Or concierge service, and express checkout available. The fitness room has free weights, cardiovascular equipment, and weight machines, open 24 hours. Pets under 40 lbs are welcome for a £40 fee. The in-house Event Team provides setup proposals, menu options, and technological solutions. Classic car tours and Jaguar E-type roadster experiences can be arranged through the concierge.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Armchair
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor