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Blakes Hotel
Description:
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.
The 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.
Health Club:
Health Club located 4 minutes walk
away, offering full gym facilities, swimming pool, squash courts, beauty shop.
Bedrooms:
Blakes rooms are interpretations of deep, rich tones and subtle contrasts. The
compositions are luxurious and operatic. What might have easily slipped into
being "over the top" is somehow neither too saccharine nor too precious. Rather,
these interiors are fascinating exercises in design imagination, choreographed
by the masterly eye of Anouska Hempel herself.
With a great concierge and room service running day and night, your every last
wish is their command. Celebrities who frequent Blakes know that the staff can
be trusted on every level - Hempel insists on never disclosing them as the house
rule: "What happens at Blakes, stays at Blakes".
Around each corner there is a surprise and the chance to discover more of the
mystery and magic that has been created here.
Local Attractions:
Blakes is ten minutes walk to National
History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, a short distance
from the Royal Albert Hall and within easy reach of all the West End theatres.
Close to the wonderful shopping district of Knightsbridge, with stores such as
Harrods, the fashionable Kings Road, and the many antique shops in Fulham Road.
Short walk to Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park (where Horse riding can be
organised).
Travel Information:
- Tube Station:
The
nearest underground stops is Gloucester Road or South Kensington station.
- Motorway Junction:
Take the M4 Motorway for
London.
Transport -
Car transfers to and from the airport
as well as throughout your stay can be arranged, the cost of which can
be charged to the room account and settled on departure.
Blakes Hotel
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