The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione, London

The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione - A 5-star boutique townhouse with Michelin-starred dining and museum-district location

Located in South Kensington's museum quarter, this 52-room London hotel occupies a Victorian townhouse featuring eclectic interior design by Kit Kemp. The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione houses La Trattoria restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred chef Alfredo Russo, serving reinterpreted Italian classics. Guest rooms showcase exuberantly patterned headboards and drapes offset by elegant wallpaper, equipped with Marshall speakers, LCD TVs, and Penhaligon's amenities. Five meeting spaces accommodate events for up to 45 guests, while a 24-hour fitness center provides cardio and weight equipment. A drawing room and library offer traditional British ambiance with contemporary touches. Starhotels Collezione positions guests within a 5-minute walk of the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and Victoria & Albert Museum, with Harrods and the Royal Albert Hall nearby.

Pros

Floor-to-ceiling windows in public spaces provide views over South Kensington

Private dining room adjacent to La Trattoria accommodates intimate gatherings of up to 15 guests

Library features classic English club atmosphere with dark wood paneling and vintage furnishings

Independent Mews Suite offers separate entrance and split-level living space

Cons

Fitness room limited to basic cardio and weight equipment

Some rooms face busy South Kensington thoroughfares