The Cranley Hotel  

Tucked on a tree-lined street in South Kensington, this boutique townhouse hotel sits steps from Exhibition Road and the capital’s museum quarter. Minutes from the Victoria & Albert, Natural History and Science Museums and close to Knightsbridge and Gloucester Road, it’s a perfect base for culture, shopping and London tea rituals.

Housed across three 19th-century Georgian townhouses restored in 2004, the hotel pairs mahogany antiques and a Regency palette with prettily embroidered bedheads. Rooms are classically styled and built for comfort — think A/C, TV, work desk and en suite bathrooms with hairdryers. Warm, attentive staff keep the vibe polished yet homely.

Find a cozy bar and an on-site restaurant, plus a library and a concierge-ready tour desk to book city excursions. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the property. Practical touches include laundry, dry cleaning, safe-deposit boxes, an elevator for accessibility and a doctor/beauty & wellness contact on request. Note: no parking on site.

Three conference rooms are available for meetings, including a top-floor room with a private terrace. Guest rooms include work desks and the hotel offers property-wide internet access for business travellers.

Enjoy local flavours in the restaurant and unwind in the bar’s relaxed atmosphere. The team can point you to nearby cafés and classic London spots for afternoon tea and regional bites.