Hotels
The 5 Best Hotels in Chelsea
Where to stay in Chelsea: the most characterful townhouse hotels and grand boltholes, chosen on merit.
In short: our top picks are The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, 11 Cadogan Gardens and The Draycott Hotel. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Chelsea does the discreet, well-bred hotel better than anywhere: red-brick townhouses, walled gardens and the sort of service that remembers your name by the second morning. These are the best hotels in Chelsea, from grand names to intimate boltholes, each chosen for the room and the sense of occasion.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel | Knightsbridge | ££££ |
| 11 Cadogan Gardens | Chelsea | ££££ |
| The Draycott Hotel | Chelsea | ££££ |
| Sydney House Chelsea | Chelsea | £££ |
| Blakes Hotel | South Kensington | ££££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel
Why we pick itA beautifully restored Sloane Street landmark with a Michelin-starred dining room.
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11 Cadogan Gardens
Why we pick itA romantic townhouse hotel of antique-filled rooms a step from Sloane Square.
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The Draycott Hotel
Why we pick itAn elegant townhouse on a leafy garden square; afternoon tea is a ritual here.
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Sydney House Chelsea
Why we pick itA chic boutique bolthole on a quiet Chelsea street, intimate and design-led.
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Blakes Hotel
Why we pick itAnouska Hempel's theatrical original boutique hotel, dramatic and one of a kind.
Before you book
Chelsea hotels are intimate and book up fast, so reserve well ahead, especially in summer and around the flower show. Ask for a garden-facing room where there is one.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel is our editor's choice: A beautifully restored Sloane Street landmark with a Michelin-starred dining room. The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, 11 Cadogan Gardens and The Draycott Hotel lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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