The Egerton House Hotel

The Egerton House Hotel, a five-star boutique hotel in Knightsbridge

The Egerton House Hotel is a five-star boutique hotel located in a red-brick Victorian townhouse built in 1843, in the heart of Knightsbridge, within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in London. The property is part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, a family-owned collection of hotels, and is led by General Manager Dean Sparrow.

The hotel presents itself as a retreat of traditional style and distinctive character, with individually designed rooms and suites and a service focused on discreet attention to detail. Its team, according to the property's own description, is selected for its dedication to caring for guests, including canine visitors.

Rooms, suites and stays

The accommodation offering is organised into rooms and suites, with group accommodation options. The hotel describes its rooms as spaces that retain the grandeur and exclusivity of the townhouses of which they were once part, with an individualised design focused on guest comfort.

Dining: breakfast, afternoon tea and martini bar

The hotel offers breakfast, traditional British afternoon tea and a bar. Breakfast is presented by the property as the best in the United Kingdom, and the afternoon tea is described as award-winning. The bar is known, according to the hotel's own presentation, for its martinis, which it describes as the most famous in London. The dining offering is completed by dinner options at the hotel and elsewhere, and by menus linked to occasions such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and the festive season.

Experiences and privileges

The hotel offers experiences that include London attractions and tours, as well as exclusive privileges at the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), located a short distance away. These privileges consist of complimentary exhibition entry, priority access and exclusive members' benefits, reserved for hotel guests. Events and meetings are also organised, and there is a cultural programme called The Salon Series, which includes offerings such as a private tour with cocktails of the V&A's Schiaparelli exhibition.

Surroundings and location

The hotel is located on a quiet, leafy residential street in Knightsbridge, near Harrods, the Science Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Also nearby are the Natural History Museum, the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace and Gardens in Hyde Park, the Harvey Nichols department store and the fashion boutiques of Knightsbridge. The neighbourhood, described as a leading art and design district, is reflected in the hotel through original works of art by artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Erte, Ludwig Bemelmans, Charles M. Schulz — creator of the Peanuts comic strip —, the British caricaturist JAK and the French caricaturist Sem.

Sustainability and additional services

The hotel declares a commitment to sustainability that includes the use of locally sourced products on its menus, food waste management procedures and the elimination of single-use plastics. Among the services and sections available are options for families, pet admission, accessibility, loyalty or partner programmes, and the possibility of purchasing gift vouchers redeemable for stays, afternoon teas, dinners and experiences.

Accolades and collection

The property holds the Forbes Five-Star rating, according to its own presentation, and is part of a selection of exclusive collections and memberships. It belongs to The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, which brings together several hotels with styles ranging from historic charm to contemporary elegance.

Location and contact

17-19 Egerton Terrace, London, SW3 2BX, United Kingdom · Telephone: +44 207 589 2412 · Email: bookeg@egertonhousehotel.com