Blakes Hotel was created out of two Victorian mansions in South Kensington by Anouska Hempel, the London hotelier and internationally renowned designer. The hotel offers style, elegance and sensational service. A personal statement about what design can achieve, every detail is carefully constructed to provide the ideal blend of colour, texture and atmosphere. The staff is friendly, yet very professional, providing the level of service you would expect from an excellent hotel, while maintaining a comfortable, intimate atmosphere.
Respected for protecting the privacy of its clients against the paparazzi, it's the London base of film stars, musicians and all the top designers earning the reputation as the "couture hotel". Russian, India, Turkey, Colonial styles and Eastern European splendour, endless possibilities, the real essence of travel and history that can be breathed into each room. The 49 guestrooms are individually designed, and the colour schemes daring, stunning and dramatic - black and mustard, rich cardinal reds, lavender, vanilla washes of tea rose and a room that is white on white.
The smart, fashionable shops of Brompton Cross are only a short stroll away through the leafy streets of South Kensington, and Harrods can be reached by taxi in five minutes. The Victoria & Albert Museum, Science Museum and the Natural History Museum are all a ten-minute walk away. Oxford Street and Bond Street are only two stops away from Victoria underground station.Blakes is the blueprint for the "fashionable small hotel" not only in London, but cities around the world.
Restaurant:
Blakes restaurant is renowned for being one of the most daring, stunning and dramatic restaurants in London with an unrivalled reputation for the originality and contents of its superb menu. The cuisine, devised by Anouska Hempel, is a skilful blend of East and West, together with imaginative dishes of her own, all elegantly presented to look as good as they taste. A carefully chosen wine list, friendly staff and professional service make it a must for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bar is popular, lively and full of character. Blakes Restaurant is rated one of the best in London and is usually heavily booked in advance.
Facilities:
Off hotel premises - Distance 1/4 Mile from Hotel Indoor Swimming Pool, Whirlpool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam bath, Fitness Centre, Horseback Riding.
In the "Chinese Room", which can accommodate small dinner parties, in sumptuous surroundings, for up to 36 guests, delve into piles and piles of coffee table books on a myriad of subjects, having a drink of coffee can be highly amusing, away from the hustle and bustle. Blakes is licensed for civil marriages in Suite 007, which is the perfect venue for private ceremonies for between 8 and 30 guests. The Corfu Suite is a magical hideaway, which can be found beyond the courtyard garden at Blakes, the serene atmosphere that the suite evokes is always surprising and is a popular request for honeymoon, anniversaries and all special occasions.
Always surprising, the courtyard, is a hidden jewel on the ground floor, private and secluded and an explosion of greenery all year round. Our concierge are always delighted to assist with organising theatre tickets, tours etc. We have extensive health facilities just five minutes away from Blakes with spa and gym facilities. If you would like theatre recommendations, or tickets for a show in London, the concierge will be delighted to assist you.
