The Ampersand Hotel
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About The Ampersand Hotel
The hotel is conveniently situated just a minute's walk from South Kensington Underground Station. Nearby points of interest include the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, both within a 2-minute walk. Harrods and Hyde Park are also just 15 minutes away on foot. London Heathrow Airport is approximately 20 km from the hotel.
The hotel was built in 1888. The hotel has 111 rooms, including 14 single rooms, which are located on 7 storeys and are reachable by lift. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Additional amenities include a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a page service. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service (for a fee) to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a king-size bed and a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Further amenities include an ironing set and a trouser press. A telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a plug adapter, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are provided. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including cycling/mountain biking, a gym, table tennis, a spa, a sauna, massage treatments and a solarium.
Various dining options are available, including a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A continental breakfast, lunch and dinner tempt guests with a wide range of dishes (lunch and dinner à la carte). Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.
Amenities at The Ampersand Hotel
Facilities
24-hour check-in
24-hour reception
Air conditioning
Bar(s)
Bicycle Hire
Café
Car Park
Conference Room
Currency Exchange
Disability-friendly
Games room
Hotel Safe
Laundry Facilities
Laundry Service
Lifts
Medical Assistance
Pets
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Room Service
Shops
Wifi
Hygiene
Contactless payment
Enhanced cleaning programme
Hand sanitiser
Housekeeping only upon request
Hygiene training for staff
No high-touch furnishings
No high-touch furnishings in public areas
Packaged meals
Protective hygiene screens
Protective masks for guests
Social distancing regulations
Use of commercially available disinfectants
Meals
à la carte Dinner
à la carte Lunch
Continental Breakfast
Special Diet
Special Offers
Sport/Entertainment
Cycling/Mountain Biking
Gym
Massage
Sauna
Table Tennis
Tanning Studio/Solarium
Location
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Lovely place Great Location
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Cosy and great location.
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