Radisson Blu Edwardian, Vanderbilt
Victorian townhouse hotel in South Kensington
Located in the posh London neighborhood of South Kensington, the Radisson Blu Edwardian, Vanderbilt offers luxe rooms in converted 19th century townhouses. The hotel is a 20-minute walk to many shops and attractions including Harrods, Harvey Nichols, The Royal Albert Hall, and Hyde Park. The Natural History Museum and The V&A are also just a 5-minute walk away. Gloucester Road tube station is directly across the road with the Piccadilly line for Heathrow, the West End and Kings Cross; as well as the District and Circle Lines for Notting Hill, Paddington and Victoria.
Victorian furnishings and relics remain at the hotel, with individual staircases leading to stunning frescoes, richly decorated ceilings, stained glass windows, and wood paneling. All 251 rooms are complete with rich fabrics, marble flooring, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, and more. After a day of sightseeing, unwind at Scoff & Banter restaurant and bar with a British meal and drink.