Beaufort Hotel

stay Tucked away in a tree-lined cul-de-sac just minutes from Harrods and the designer boutiques of Knightsbridge and South Kensington, The Beaufort is the perfect place to stay. On arrival guests are greeted at the front door and given their own front door key to come and go as they please. The closed front door gives added security and completes the feeling of home. relax Each of the 29 bedrooms is individually decorated in soft, calm colours with: Air-conditioning CD players Twice daily maid service State-of-the-art televisions offering free internet, email and movies Many extras such as handmade chocolates, biscuits, water, fruit, flowers, shoe cleaners and magazines that set these accommodations apart. The Beaufort is also home to a unique collection of original English watercolours, the largest in the world with over 300 floral paintings complementing the colours of the rooms. eat Breakfast in bed is recommended, delivered to your room by the hotel’s discreet and friendly staff. Fine Wedgwood china and silver cutlery show off the hot rolls and croissants, delicious preserves, fresh fruit salad, orange & grapefruit juice and, of course, large pots of steaming hot tea and coffee. Other complimentary offerings include champagne and drinks from the bar in the Sitting Room and traditional cream tea such tempting treats as homemade scones and clotted cream. Everything is designed to make you feel as relaxed and spoilt as possible. If you need to work all that off - the beautiful surroundings of Hyde Park are just minutes away. The extraordinary worldwide reputation of this small hotel can be credited to the originality of its owners and warm personalities of the staff members. hotel critic: harrison brown On arrival at this fabulous boutique townhouse, I discovered a unique concept in car parking which tickled my tyres. Park it in the pay and display bay outside the hotel door, and give your keys to reception. They will feed it, and move it every two hours (max time limited for each car space) until 6.30pm each night when they are free. The following morning they feed it again 8.30am - so you can relax, digest breakfast and dress in comfort. In a city with very restricted car parking, usually reserved for larger more impersonal hotels, this is a great service. First impressions do count! Most of the hotel guestbook comments about this hotel are quite similar: Beautiful, comfortable, personable and home away from home. This is your luxury London house, personified. Not only is your street setting simply charming (very quiet, lovely tall tree lined street), your location is completely brilliant (in the heart of Knightsbridge next to Harrods), and you have bedrooms that make you go Mmmmmm! Staff are also extremely friendly and very attentive. Fabulous relaxed atmosphere in the small lounge bar area, where late in the afternoon you can swap your tea and scones for cocktails. All complimentary aswell, which makes for an even more homely atmosphere, rather than rattling around for change or signing for every peanut you quaff. This is four star, boutique style living with luxury furnishings. Not five star, and not a large hotel, so slow down and enjoy the setting - you may never want to leave. Rates are very good value for such a unique experience.