The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London

Starting with the positives, The Wellesley is a lovely, small boutique hotel in a good location across from Hyde Park. The service levels of the staff are five star -- every touch point we had with a staff member was excellent from start to finish. The staff goes out of their way to engage with you and help to personalize your stay. The room was very nice but not exceptional in any way. And, if you're a smoker, this place is for you. The not-so-positives. The breakfast area (dining room?) felt like a spillover afterthought. While service was very good, the experience was transactional. The room is small and too brightly lit, the food was nothing special -- we did not want to linger longer than we needed to. The biggest and most perplexing issue we had with this property was its priority around smoking. They are proud of their cigar bar area, but across from this area is their bar and outdoor lounge that becomes completely consumed by cigarette smoking as soon as the sun sets. The smell permeates and contaminates the very small lobby -- entering the hotel feels like walking into a ******. There was no way we could enjoy a drink at their bar or lounge, which is a basic expectation and massive disappointment in a five star hotel. The smoke travels up to the nonsmoking rooms, and certainly filled ours on the third floor. The after dark smoking thing is completely incongruent with the charm and service of this hotel during the daylight. It's really too bad because the hotel is lovely in almost every other way.

The best honeymoon experience in London. Since we arrived, my wife and I were treated very friendly by the Wellesley staff to celebrate our honeymoon. We were then offered a free upgrade to a gorgeous Junior Suite with a Christmas tree. The upgrade was accompanied by flowers and Veuve Clicquot bottle. We have to add that the Luxury Collection hotel felt like out own London private appartment. Everyone was so friendly, especially the GM, Mr. Prabakaran. The concierge team helped us to secure a beautiful table at the Alain Ducasse 3 restaurant. I am so grateful for creating such a wonderful honeymoon experience for me and my wife. Have to add that the cigar lounge and the liquor and wine bottles are amazing! Can’t wait to stay at The Wellesley again, next time we visit London!

Nice experience very personalised given the boutique nature of the hotel. Chauffere service is convenient. Nice breakfast as well. Will definitely be back with my wife and children next time. Also worth noting that the location is convenient for London

Everything during my stay was perfect (rooms, food, room services, network, access to transport, Keep maintaining the standard highest. I could recommend the hotel to my friends and colleagues. Looking forward to seeing you soon if I have to be in London . Best regards.

Where can I start, this hotel is out of this world. From the moment you step outside you are made to feel very welcome. The hotel is exceptionally clean and the rooms are beautiful especially the bathroom. The bed was so comfy I didn’t want to leave. Would I stay here again?? Without hesitation the best hotel I’ve ever been too. Thankyou for an amazing stay xxx

The staff were the most welcoming, kindest people. We had a terrible experience with a Airbnb and they were able to find us a room on short notice. They were willing to accommodate our every need. The food and drinks were wonderful. Highly recommend this to any traveler.