London

The Milestone Hotel

Rialto Score 9.5+

A Red Carnation hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Discover old-world charm, beautiful furnishings, exquisite art, outstanding cuisine (including Afternoon Tea), and an experienced and passionate team at this elegant, historic hotel. In a wonderful location, The Milestone Hotel & Residences faces Kensington Palace and Gardens, close to Royal Albert Hall. The 43 rooms, 13 beautiful luxury suites, and six luxury two- and three-bedroom Residences each feature original artworks and antiques. Fine British dining and international dishes can be enjoyed in Cheneston's Restaurant or in the original chapel, The Oratory, while Stables Bar serves the famous Milestone Smoking Old Fashioned.

1 Kensington Court, W8 5DL London, United Kingdom
The Milestone Hotel
One offer
3rd Night Free
Stays until Dec 31, 2026 · Blackout dates may apply

About The Milestone Hotel

Insider tip

You must not miss the duo of Irish and Scottish salmon at Cheneston's Restaurant, carved right at the table. –Trish Mercer Columbus, Georgia

In the hotel’s own words

To enjoy the best of London, you should be staying at its best hotel – The Milestone Hotel and Residences. This is London's quintessential luxury boutique hotel, a magnificent 19th-century architectural treasure centrally located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Explore the best of London, all you have to do is step outside the door. There's Kensington to your left, Knightsbridge to your right, and Kensington Gardens directly ahead. The area around The Milestone Hotel and Residences is a playground for tourists, shoppers, and art lovers. There's history, music, science, London's most exclusive shopping, and plenty of open green space.

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Each guest room at The Milestone Hotel and Residences is a work of art – a grand statement of colour and style – dressed with fine fabrics, fresh flowers, antique furnishings, and rare artworks. Each of our 43 deluxe guest rooms, 13 luxury suites, and six long-stay Residences casts its own spell. Some are richly decorated for a more intimate, inward-looking mood; others make the most of their stunning views over Kensington Palace and Gardens. Twice daily service by our devoted housekeeping team will keep your room looking pristine. Each time, they shall leave behind a few special treats: home-made cookies, bonbons, tomorrow's weather forecast, chilled mineral water, hand-picked seasonal fruits, complimentary newspapers, delicious canapés, candles in the bathroom – perhaps even a small book of poetry. There is still plenty of discreet 21st-century technology to keep you in touch, such as complimentary high-speed wireless internet connection and interactive TV with movies on demand.

Dining at The Milestone Hotel and Residences is an event as much as a meal. Wherever you are – Cheneston's with its fine mahogany furniture, the chic Conservatory, or the split-level Stables Bar – there is more than enough time for relaxed conversation and magnificent food. And inspired by the fact that our front door is virtually within Champagne cork popping range of Kensington Gardens, why not enjoy our famous 'picnic in the park'. Our Chef, Rob Dan Putz, and his team make their mark serving a fine international cuisine with an accent on modern British dishes. There's a fine choice of wine too: more than 400 vintages. Passion for fine wines and gourmet food are the driving force behind everything we serve at The Milestone Hotel and Residences.

This may be the heart of the city, but The Milestone Hotel and Residences has everything you need to maintain your fitness levels. Miles of jogging tracks in Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, and a newly refurbished Health Club where there is a stream of flowing water in our resistance pool, a fully equipped gymnasium, and two luxurious spa treatment rooms. Here you shall find an oasis of central London calm and a superb range of body treatments, beauty therapies, and top-to-toe massages.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Additional $100 credit for suite bookings
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

7 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Superior Queen Room
A Superior Queen Room recalls the time when luxury and courtesy were a way of life for wealthy Londoners. This is a queen-bedded room filled with fine fabrics and antique furnishings, and enlivened by views over Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington Court or our courtyard.
2Deluxe Twin or King Room
For more room and even more of the Milestone's opulent fabrics and furnishings, choose a Deluxe Twin or King Room. We've created space for a desk and a small seating area and filled your luxurious bathroom with fragrant toiletries.
3Deluxe Studio Room
A series of stunning decorative schemes such as Kensington Palace, Sir Henry Wood, Matisse and Margaret Rose bring each Deluxe Studio to life. Each has a character of its own, each draws you into a private world of luxury, fantasy, and pampered seclusion.
4Junior Suite
Mistinguett – there's a Junior Suite to suit every occasion. Here, you can be decadently modern, unashamedly homely, or elegantly traditional. There are business facilities for those in a hurry, soft bathrobes and luxury toiletries for those who aren't, and an invigorating glass of champagne for everyone on arrival.
Suites
Size
5Master Suite
Each Master Suite is a spectacular one-off, an ornate adventure in five-star luxury. Two have overhead galleries; one features a walk-in wardrobe; another, a large dining area and some have private balconies with views directly overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens.
6Family Suite
The Family Suite: A luxurious family retreat in Kensington, thoughtfully designed for magical stays in the heart of London.
Residences
Size
7Residences
Each newly refurbished residence and includes a luxurious lounge, bespoke kitchen, walk-in shower in addition to the main bathrooms and new built-in wardrobes, hand crafted furniture and soft furnishings. The Residences have direct access through the hotel or may be accessed via your own private entrance.
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Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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