The Halkin Hotel

We absolutely LOVED this hotel! There are so many hip and trendy hotels to choose from in London, and we might try something else when we go back, but I absolutely, hands-down recommend the Halkin (if not just for the fabulous shampoo and soaps!). It has a very cool, modern design, yet is still very comfortable, but it's not so very "Oh! Look at me! Aren't I fabulous!" It's like you are in on a secrete. And the food is so good! We actually only had breakfast and a quick in-room snack (but really one of the best tomato-mozz salads ever! And... more

Hotel is little like sister Metropolitan (see review 23 Feb-06). Bit run down and with "used to be" fashioned interior design. Much to my regret the pictures on the website does not correspond with reality. The lobby is small and uninviting. The bar is nothing to mention. There are absolutely no facilities at the hotel, the reception will refer you to the facilities offered at the Metropolitan. Although this hotel is not quite “around the corner”. I would not recommend the hotel for business traveller. Its location is not ideal. It’s... more

This hotel was my idea of heaven: A spacious and extremely comfortable room with clean, modern decor and a spacious and luxurious bathroom. A friendly and helpful staff. A fabulous location near wonderful restaurants and shopping, and close to a Tube station for those sightseeing trips further afield. All this AND free Internet access. What more could you want?

Absolutely recommendable - feels like home away from home. We are staying in this hotel on a regular basis (monthly). It's time to write an appreciative note! The rooms (stylish and with all ameniites, clean and modern), the service (especially the concierges and check-in staff), great breakfast. The hotel is situated in the quite diplomatic quarter, walking reach to Knightsbridge shopping mile and famous department stores. It has a small bar/lounge area, which is a bit a shame, a bigger and not so drafty sitting lounge would certainly... more

I recently stayed a week at the Halkin, left for Paris for four days, then returned for a day, before departing for home. The outstanding and accommodating service that its staff consistently delivers sets the Halkin apart. In addition to the usual services, such as making restaurant reservations, the staff helped us in many ways. Getting third row seats to a sold-out Royal Opera Theatre performance, holding some of our luggage while we were in Paris and picking up our bags at check-out within two minutes of calling are just some examples... more

I wanted somewhere special to spend the weekend of my 40th birthday with my husband, and couldn't have chosen a lovelier or more stylish place. I booked a package called Breakfsat in Belgravia from the hotel's own site (not the LHW one) which, as well as full breakfast, included a late check out at 2pm on our last day which was much appreciated. Our room was a deluxe double facing Halkin St, with a large sofa & armchair in the seating area. The decor was modern with a calming, Oriental feel, also very chic touches such as a bright vase of... more

My now wife and I booked the Halkin for the weekend of our wedding last year. It was perhaps an unusual choice for the occasion as it's not laden with heavy curtains, deep carpets and rich furnishings like many London hotels. But it's all the better for it. The Halkin is in a very quiet location and inside, it's equally peaceful. For a "design" hotel, the staff couldn't have been friendlier or less pretentious. The rooms were extremely comfortable, particularly the bathrooms. Some well thought-out touches like a toaster with... more

We have stayed in this hotel before and before were very happy. On our second trip we were still impressed by the room which is of a high quality and the location. The problem is that the service is very mixed, some staff are great but others downright aloof and almost rude. The hotel has no facilities and paying almost $700 a night is very expensive fow what you actually get given the sketchy service. The food at Nahm is great though. Management need to weed out the weak staff in this hotel as they let the side down and in a luxury... more

I arrived at the Halkin well before check in (maybe 10am) after arriving on an early flight into London from Geneva. I was exhausted and while my room was as expected not immediately ready, the check in staff whisked away my luggage and immediately offered me tea while I waited. Instead of waiting in the lobby I walked around Knightsbridge for about 45 minutes and upon my return not only was my room ready but there was a full still-piping hot tea service and fresh fruit waiting in my room. I mean are they mind readers or what? And no extra... more

I decided to stay at The Halkin based entirely on the positive reviews on this website. I can only say that the rooms and the service are just as outstanding as the most enthusiastic reviewers have said they are, comparable even to a top class hotel in Asia (and I have never said that about a hotel anywhere in Europe before). Another unique quality is the peace and quiet, so very difficult to find in any major city. This is accounted for not by any unusual soundproofing (and any significant external noise would in fact intrude, see below)... more