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Hotel Information: This English Heritage Grade II listed building, situated in a leafy square, provides rare peace and quiet in central London. Its smart Victorian interior has hints of Art Deco, with wood paneling, marble flooring, and large mirrors in the lobby. Business guests come for the nearby exhibition centers, while leisure travelers enjoy shopping in nearby Knightsbridge or visiting the museums of South Kensington.
Amenity highlights: Guests can relax in the secluded walled garden with a drink from the Ellen Terry Bar, or after a meal in the Patio Restaurant. There is dial-up Internet access (surcharge) in the lobby, business services are available, and the friendly, multilingual staff also offer valet parking.
Insider tip: The Albert Memorial, commissioned by Queen Victoria in the 19th century to commemorate her late husband, Prince Albert, is just a 10-minute walk away in Hyde Park. An elaborate structure with friezes, mosaics, and pillars of red granite, it has recently been restored to its original splendour and twinkles with gold leaf.
Rooms
Best Western Burns Hotel, London, has 105 guestrooms, all of which have views overlooking either the garden square or the hotel’s own walled patio. The light and airy guestrooms are decorated simply but prettily in blue and white. All are furnished with light oak-wood furniture. Each room has wireless Internet access (surcharge), hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a private bathroom. |
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Cable/satellite TV
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Makeup mirror
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Desk
- Trouser press
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Window opens
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Best Western Burns Hotel's guests can relax in the secluded walled garden with a drink from the Ellen Terry Bar, or after a meal in the sunny Patio Restaurant. A small meeting room is available along with basic business services, such as faxing, and staff are multilingual. Tour assistance is offered, as is dry cleaning, shoe shine, and valet parking. |
- Concierge services
- Concierge desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Pool table nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Room service (24 hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Parking (valet)
- Event catering
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Internet access - wireless
- Business services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 105
- 24-hour front desk
- Tour assistance
- Currency exchange
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning service
- Patio
- Shoe shine
- Elevator/lift
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Policies
Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is 11AM
Dining
Patio Restaurant - Long and narrow dining room with parquet flooring; light oak tables and chairs. Divided after breakfast to create a smaller area for evening dinning. Patio doors at one end provide easy access to the walled garden. Variety of gourmet cuisine served. Regularly-changing menu features starters such as Cajun king prawns and deep-fried brie wedges; steak, salmon, and spicy noodles. Casual. Open daily. Ellen Terry Bar - Decorated with blue tartan armchairs; wood-paneled walls showcase portraits of actress Ellen Terry who lived in the house at the turn of the 19th century. Club sandwiches, baguettes, and jacket-potatoes served. During warm weather, guests can take drinks outside into the walled garden. |
Address
18-26 Barkston Gardens
London, England SW5 0EN
United Kingdom
Nearest major airport:
London, England (LHR-Heathrow)
Area:
Kensington - Earl's Court, London, England, United Kingdom