The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione
24 Egerton Gardens, London, UK
Knightsbridge
35 Rooms
Modern Design & Lively
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You can’t talk about the Franklin without talking about Anouska Hempel, the hotelier and designer (and all-around character) who was responsible for some of London’s first wave of boutique hotels. Her latest design creation comes almost four decades after her first, with her role in the renovation and reopening of the Franklin, a row of Victorian townhouses on the ill-defined border between Knightsbridge and Chelsea — a properly posh address for an effortlessly luxe boutique hotel.
This time around the owners are Italian, and there’s a bit of Continental warmth involved in the equation, a welcome contrast with the irrepressible Englishness of these red brick houses. Once you’re in your room, of course, you’re in Hempel-land, where things are a bit moody, surprisingly monochrome, and appealingly sexy. You’ll lack for nothing when it comes to comforts, as Frette linens, Penhaligon bath products, and Jenson phones set the top-shelf tone. And the chef, happily, came along with the owners — everything’s Italian, from breakfast through dinner, with menus by the Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo.
In the end it’s not meant to lead another boutique revolution, but it excels at its intended purpose: a low-key but still luxurious hotel in a high-end residential district, convenient to the sights and the shops of Knightsbridge and its environs. And in a city that can fairly be accused, from time to time, of having more money than taste, we’re always happy to recommend a hotel with a surplus of the latter.
This time around the owners are Italian, and there’s a bit of Continental warmth involved in the equation, a welcome contrast with the irrepressible Englishness of these red brick houses. Once you’re in your room, of course, you’re in Hempel-land, where things are a bit moody, surprisingly monochrome, and appealingly sexy. You’ll lack for nothing when it comes to comforts, as Frette linens, Penhaligon bath products, and Jenson phones set the top-shelf tone. And the chef, happily, came along with the owners — everything’s Italian, from breakfast through dinner, with menus by the Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo.
In the end it’s not meant to lead another boutique revolution, but it excels at its intended purpose: a low-key but still luxurious hotel in a high-end residential district, convenient to the sights and the shops of Knightsbridge and its environs. And in a city that can fairly be accused, from time to time, of having more money than taste, we’re always happy to recommend a hotel with a surplus of the latter.
Location
The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione
24 Egerton Gardens, London, UK
Knightsbridge
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Rooms & Rates
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Amenities & Services
- Free wi-fi
- Bar
- Restaurant
- 24 hour room service
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Gym
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Doctor on call
- Adjoining rooms
- Air conditioning
- Babysitting (on request)
- Multi-lingual staff
- Wake-up service
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Pet Friendly
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Boardroom
- Bikes available
- Shopping area nearby
Need to Know
- Small dogs are allowed upon request (charges apply).
- Guests aged 17 and up should be booked as adults.
- Some rooms can accommodate more than 2 guests.
- Baby cots are available on request free of charge for children aged 2 and under.
- Extra beds are available on request free of charge for children aged 5 and under.
- Extra beds are available on request for children aged 6 - 16 at a cost of GBP 30 per child per night.
- Extra beds are available on request for adults at a cost of GBP 60 per person per night.
Check in:
15:00
Check out:
11:00
Credit cards accepted
Sustainability Measures and Certifications
We ask every hotel in our selection how they are working to make a positive impact on the planet and in their community. This hotel has confirmed the following measures are in place.
Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
- Conserves energy when rooms are empty
- Uses energy-efficient heating and cooling
- Gives guests the option to reuse linens and towels
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic toiletries
Dining
- Sources produce from local farms
- Creates seasonal menus from locally sourced produce
- Offers vegan menu options
Community and Environment
- Purchases from locally owned businesses
- Trains staff in sustainability best practices