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The Franklin London

Starhotels Collezione

24 Egerton Gardens
Rated 8.0 in 511 reviews

The Franklin London is an elegant hotel nestled in the heart of Knightsbridge, a prestigious area in London, United Kingdom. This luxurious boutique hotel offers an intimate atmosphere characterized by its sophisticated design, which seamlessly blends classic British charm with contemporary Italian style. The interiors, curated by renowned designer Anouska Hempel, feature plush fabrics, opulent furnishings, and a rich, moody color palette that creates a welcoming and comfortable ambiance for guests.

A distinctive feature of The Franklin London is its emphasis on personalized service, ensuring that each guest's needs and preferences are met with utmost attention and care. The hotel provides a range of amenities, including a well-equipped fitness center and a tranquil garden that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The hotel's restaurant serves a carefully crafted menu that highlights enticing Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Guests can also enjoy a selection of fine wines and exquisite cocktails at the stylish bar, which provides a perfect setting for relaxation or socializing.

Located just a short walk from landmarks such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the upscale shopping district of Harrods, The Franklin London offers an ideal base for exploring the cultural and historical treasures of the city. With its blend of luxury, comfort, and a prime location, The Franklin London delivers a unique and memorable experience for travelers seeking refined accommodation in London.

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Michelin Restaurants in London and near The Franklin London (Starhotels Collezione)

Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
Museum in London, England, UK
370m / 400yd
Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall
Concert hall in South Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom
0.8km / 0.48mi
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
Museum in London, England, United Kingdom
130m / 150yd
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
Official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
1.8km / 1.1mi
Hyde Park
Hyde Park
Royal Park in London, England, UK
0.7km / 0.41mi
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace
Royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, London, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Science Museum
Science Museum
Science museum in London, United Kingdom
400m / 440yd
Harrods
Harrods
British department store
470m / 0.29mi
London Victoria station
London Victoria station
London Underground and railway station in Westminster, London, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Earl's Court tube station (Earl's Court Road)
Earl's Court tube station (Earl's Court Road)
London Underground station
1.7km / 1.1mi
Westminster Cathedral
Westminster Cathedral
Church in London, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens
Park in London, England, UK
0.8km / 0.48mi
The Albert Memorial
The Albert Memorial
Memorial to Prince Albert in Kensington Gardens, London
0.9km / 0.56mi
Apsley House
Apsley House
London townhouse of the Dukes of Wellington
1.4km / 0.89mi
Battersea Park
Battersea Park
Park in the Borough of Wandsworth, London, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
The Green Park
The Green Park
One of the Royal Parks of London
1.5km / 0.95mi
Brompton Cemetery
Brompton Cemetery
Cemetery near Earl's Court in South West London, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Wellington Arch
Wellington Arch
Triumphal arch in London
1.4km / 0.89mi
New Zealand War Memorial
New Zealand War Memorial
Memorial in London
1.5km / 0.94mi
Wellington Monument
Wellington Monument
Sculpture in London by Richard Westmacott
1.4km / 0.89mi
Royal Artillery Memorial
Royal Artillery Memorial
War memorial on Hyde Park Corner, London
1.4km / 0.85mi
7 July Memorial
7 July Memorial
Memorial in Hyde Park to the victims of the 2005 London Bombings
1.6km / 0.97mi
Canada Memorial
Canada Memorial
War memorial in Green Park, London
2km / 1.2mi
RAF Bomber Command Memorial
RAF Bomber Command Memorial
Memorial in Green Park, London
1.6km / 0.99mi
Commonwealth Memorial Gates
Commonwealth Memorial Gates
Memorial in London to Commonwealth soldiers in the two World Wars
1.5km / 0.95mi
Simón Bolívar
Simón Bolívar
Sculpture in Belgravia, London, by Hugo Daini
1.2km / 0.74mi
Equestrian statue "Physical Energy"
Equestrian statue "Physical Energy"
Sculpture by George Frederic Watts
1.4km / 0.85mi
Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust memorial in Hyde Park, London, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
Memorial to the Great Exhibition
Memorial to the Great Exhibition
Monument in London commemorating the Great Exhibition of 1851
0.8km / 0.48mi
Diana Memorial Fountain
Diana Memorial Fountain
Fountain in Hyde Park, London
0.9km / 0.59mi
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria
Statue outside Kensington Palace, London
1.6km / 0.99mi
Animals in War
Animals in War
Memorial in London
1.8km / 1.2mi
Queen's Gallery
Queen's Gallery
The main public art gallery of Buckingham Palace
1.9km / 1.2mi
National Army Museum
National Army Museum
Museum in London, England, United Kingdom
1.2km / 0.74mi
Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum
Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum
Learned society in London UK
0.7km / 0.41mi
The Arch
The Arch
Sculpture by Henry Moore (LH 503c, Kensington Gardens, London)
1.3km / 0.83mi
Thomas Carlyle
Thomas Carlyle
Statue in London
1.4km / 0.88mi
The Rush of Green
The Rush of Green
Sculpture by Jacob Epstein
0.8km / 0.52mi
The Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Royal Hospital Chelsea
Retirement home and nursing home for British soldiers, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, UK
1.1km / 0.71mi
The Royal Mews
The Royal Mews
Grade I listed transport museum in City of Westminster, United Kingdom
1.6km / 1mi
Machine Gun Corps Memorial
Machine Gun Corps Memorial
Memorial in Hyde Park Corner, London
1.5km / 0.92mi
The Elfin Oak
The Elfin Oak
Public artwork; carved treestump
1.9km / 1.2mi
King William III
King William III
Statue in Kensington Gardens, London, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Cavalry of the Empire
Cavalry of the Empire
War memorial in Hyde Park, London
1.3km / 0.83mi
Cathedral of the Dormition and All Saints
Cathedral of the Dormition and All Saints
Russian Orthodox cathedral in London
490m / 0.31mi

What to do in London and near The Franklin London (Starhotels Collezione)

Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
Museum in London, England, UK
370m / 400yd
Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall
Concert hall in South Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom
0.8km / 0.48mi
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
Museum in London, England, United Kingdom
130m / 150yd
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
Official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
1.8km / 1.1mi
Hyde Park
Hyde Park
Royal Park in London, England, UK
0.7km / 0.41mi
Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace
Royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, London, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Science Museum
Science Museum
Science museum in London, United Kingdom
400m / 440yd
Harrods
Harrods
British department store
470m / 0.29mi
London Victoria station
London Victoria station
London Underground and railway station in Westminster, London, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
Earl's Court tube station (Earl's Court Road)
Earl's Court tube station (Earl's Court Road)
London Underground station
1.7km / 1.1mi
Westminster Cathedral
Westminster Cathedral
Church in London, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens
Park in London, England, UK
0.8km / 0.48mi
The Albert Memorial
The Albert Memorial
Memorial to Prince Albert in Kensington Gardens, London
0.9km / 0.56mi
Apsley House
Apsley House
London townhouse of the Dukes of Wellington
1.4km / 0.89mi
Battersea Park
Battersea Park
Park in the Borough of Wandsworth, London, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
The Green Park
The Green Park
One of the Royal Parks of London
1.5km / 0.95mi
Brompton Cemetery
Brompton Cemetery
Cemetery near Earl's Court in South West London, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Wellington Arch
Wellington Arch
Triumphal arch in London
1.4km / 0.89mi
New Zealand War Memorial
New Zealand War Memorial
Memorial in London
1.5km / 0.94mi
Wellington Monument
Wellington Monument
Sculpture in London by Richard Westmacott
1.4km / 0.89mi
Royal Artillery Memorial
Royal Artillery Memorial
War memorial on Hyde Park Corner, London
1.4km / 0.85mi
7 July Memorial
7 July Memorial
Memorial in Hyde Park to the victims of the 2005 London Bombings
1.6km / 0.97mi
Canada Memorial
Canada Memorial
War memorial in Green Park, London
2km / 1.2mi
RAF Bomber Command Memorial
RAF Bomber Command Memorial
Memorial in Green Park, London
1.6km / 0.99mi
Commonwealth Memorial Gates
Commonwealth Memorial Gates
Memorial in London to Commonwealth soldiers in the two World Wars
1.5km / 0.95mi
Simón Bolívar
Simón Bolívar
Sculpture in Belgravia, London, by Hugo Daini
1.2km / 0.74mi
Equestrian statue "Physical Energy"
Equestrian statue "Physical Energy"
Sculpture by George Frederic Watts
1.4km / 0.85mi
Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust Memorial
Holocaust memorial in Hyde Park, London, UK
1.2km / 0.72mi
Memorial to the Great Exhibition
Memorial to the Great Exhibition
Monument in London commemorating the Great Exhibition of 1851
0.8km / 0.48mi
Diana Memorial Fountain
Diana Memorial Fountain
Fountain in Hyde Park, London
0.9km / 0.59mi

About London

London offers a rich tapestry of experiences that cater to a variety of interests. For those interested in history, a visit to the British Museum is essential. This institution houses a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the world, allowing visitors to explore human history through its artifacts.

Another significant historical site is the Tower of London, where you can learn about its storied past, view the Crown Jewels, and understand its role in British history. Nearby, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben provide an iconic glimpse into the country’s political life, and guided tours are available to deepen your understanding.

For art enthusiasts, the National Gallery and the Tate Modern offer impressive collections of classic and contemporary works, respectively. The Victoria and Albert Museum is also worth a visit, showcasing a diverse range of decorative arts and design.

If you prefer outdoor spaces, Hyde Park is one of London’s largest green spaces, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a picnic. The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew provide a more specialized botanical experience with its stunning plant collections and beautiful landscapes.

Shopping can be experienced in various forms, from the luxury boutiques of Bond Street to the vibrant markets of Camden and Portobello Road, each offering unique finds and local culture.

The culinary scene in London is diverse, with options ranging from traditional British fare to international cuisine. Exploring the Borough Market provides an opportunity to taste local produce and artisanal foods, while numerous restaurants across the city cater to every palate.

The vibrant neighborhoods of Soho, Covent Garden, and Shoreditch offer a mix of shops, entertainment, and nightlife, making them popular spots for both locals and visitors. The West End is renowned for its theatre productions, where one can enjoy a variety of performances, from classic plays to modern musicals.

Lastly, taking a stroll along the Thames River provides not only picturesque views but also a chance to discover landmarks such as the London Eye and Shakespeare’s Globe, enhancing the experience of this historic city. Each of these activities contributes to a well-rounded visit, reflecting the diverse culture and history of London.




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