For experienced luxury travelers, it’s often the little things that make a hotel stay memorable, and the remarkable level of service and thoughtful luxury touches at the Milestone London will make you feel like an honored guest from the moment you step toward its 5-star front door and are ushered inside. Located in beautiful Kensington overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, the hotel radiates with the best of British charm and luxury. Be charmed when the soap concierge stops by your room or suite to offer you a selection of triple-milled soaps from Crabtree & London for both men and women; and linger in your plush robe and slippers in the morning with a wakeup delivery of freshly brewed coffee or tea. Like a yoga mat or printer waiting in your room on arrival? A pre-arrival guest preference form lets you choose your own perks.

The two mansions that make up the property were constructed in the 1880s, and replaced the original Kensington House built in 1689. Once home to Count Peter Grigorevich Chernyshev, then-Russian Ambassador to London, the property was converted to a luxury boutique hotel in 1922 and became part of the exclusive Red Carnation Hotel Collection in 1988. Today, the ratio of two staff per guest guarantees impeccable service, while the seamless blend of classic and modern includes lovely rooms, suites and apartments, along with the Stables Bar and gourmet dining at Cheneston’s Restaurant, where executive chef Alexandros Diamantis puts a modern spin on classic British dishes.

Let head concierge Jose Pauco guide you to a perfect city stay; or, if sightseeing or shopping is part of your London agenda, book the hotel’s chauffeur-driven Bentley to whisk you away. Be sure to make it back in time for your reservation for The Milestone’s inspired High Tea or Royal Afternoon Tea. The service is offered in the sumptuous Park Lounge, Conservatory or Cheneston’s Restaurant. The property’s nearly endless list of accolades includes an Award for Excellence in 2012 from the Tea Guild and a 2016 Afternoon Tea Award, and the selection of sweets and savories includes Devonshire clotted cream and handmade jams and preserves.