Eclectic rooms inspired by local landmarks in a boutique hotel with a hip Mediterranean restaurant.

The Ampersand Hotel

Built in 1889, this polished boutique hotel is a 2-minute walk from the South Kensington tube station, and a 5-minute walk from the Victoria and Albert, Natural History and Science museums. The luxurious, themed rooms are inspired by local landmarks (birds for the Natural History Museum; planets for the Science Museum), and feature flat-screen TVs, media hubs and free Wi-Fi. Some suites add kitchenettes. Room service is offered. Amenities include a vintage-inspired Mediterranean restaurant/cocktail bar, a wine room, and afternoon tea served in an eclectic, French-style drawing room. There's also a 24-hour gym, and a meeting room equipped with a table-tennis table.

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