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With its own Mediterranean restaurant and just a minute’s walk from South Kensington Underground Station, The Ampersand is a cosmopolitan hotel set in a large Victorian building. The hotel also has a gym and games room. The pillared foyer has a grand staircase lit by an elegant cascading chandelier. The downstairs bar area gives a sophisticated urban feel with its exposed brick arches, and a Science Afternoon Tea menu is available in the hotel’s drawing rooms. Bedrooms at The Ampersand are individually decorated with bold contemporary wallpaper designs and original Victorian features. Each room has a minibar, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an en suite bathroom. As well as the hotel’s well-equipped gym, guests will have access to information regarding horse riding, private trainers and running routes. Within 2 minutes’ walk of the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Harrods and Hyde Park are just 15 minutes away by foot.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegan, Buffet

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything! Wonderful & helpful staff, beautiful room. Great cocktails & food in Aperpol. Excellent location, good snacks & soft drinks in the room. Fantastic decor through the whole hotel.
Robert
Australia Australia
Ideally located to various tube lines and museums.
Maarten
Netherlands Netherlands
We arrived early and understandably our room was not ready, however staff was very friendly. We came back later that afternoon and the staff had upgraded our room. The Ampersand is a nice boutique hotel with a welcoming bar downstairs. They...
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Position was fantastic for museums. Hotel is quirky and fab. Staff on reception are excellent. Comfiest bed ever.
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
All excellent. Very kind and helpful staff in all respects.
Jane
Ireland Ireland
Great location and the bed was extremely comfortable and the bathroom was very generous. There was a well stocked fridge, and nice tea and coffee making supplies. The room was very quiet.
Sheila
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Efficiency and friendliness of staff. Nice atmosphere.
Derek
Australia Australia
Wonderful location and the most comfortable hotel bed we have ever slept in! Lovely, attentive staff and a beautiful place.
Ingrid
Australia Australia
A high quality hotel in a great location. The staff went out of their way to help. Breakfast was of a high standard with a range of choices. The free drinks which were replenished each day was a nice touch.
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was amazing. Super convenient! Very comfy beds. Friendly staff.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Apero Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Extra beds and baby cots can be requested only for the Deluxe Double Room and are subject to availability. Extra beds must be confirmed by the property directly.

Guests that have booked an advanced purchase rate are required to show the card that was used to make the booking on arrival.

Please note that all credit cards used for booking must be present upon check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.