This opulent hotel is an elegant escape in Kensington. Housed in a creamy white Victorian building, its lobby is a gorgeous explosion of marble, with high ceilings and chandeliers. The bedrooms are almost palatial by London standards, with silk wallpaper, golden furnishings, and fine marble bathrooms with whirlpool baths -- some have steam rooms. The two restaurants serve modern British cuisine with continental touches, while Malachite is a quiet bar for a brandy after dinner. Cigar lovers can drift to the Cigar Divan for Havana cigars and mature whiskies. The staff is obliging, and the marble Turkish steam room is a unique haven from the stresses of the day.
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