The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse offers 73 individually designed rooms, suites, and apartments. Options range from 19 m^2 Classic Rooms with queen beds to the 157 m^2 Penthouse with three double bedrooms and a balcony overlooking Harrods. All accommodations include Egyptian cotton sheets, Temple Spa toiletries, Nespresso machines, and flat-screen TVs. The Townhouse Deluxe King features a marble bathroom with underfloor heating, while the Hyde Park Suite has a private patio with heaters.
Dining & Drinks
The Restaurant at The Capital serves produce-driven British cuisine with an emphasis on seafood, led by Chef Tom Brown. Breakfast includes a Full English option with eggs, bacon, and black pudding. The Capital Bar offers cocktails and fine wines, with room service available 24 hours. The hotel is steps from Harrods' food halls for self-catering in the apartments.
Location & Access
Located on Basil Street in Knightsbridge, the hotel is a 1-minute walk to Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Knightsbridge Tube Station (Piccadilly Line) is 3 minutes away, with direct links to Heathrow Airport. Nearby attractions include Hyde Park (5-minute walk), the Victoria & Albert Museum (10-minute walk), and Buckingham Palace (15-minute walk).
Services & Facilities
Concierge services include personal shopping at Harrods and babysitting. The hotel offers two private meeting rooms with HDMI-equipped TVs and flipcharts. For families, interconnecting rooms and sofa beds are available. Valet parking and dry cleaning come at an additional cost. Guests in apartments receive full access to hotel amenities.
Unique Features
The Penthouse spans two floors with floor-to-ceiling windows and a family kitchen. Townhouse rooms have Penguin book libraries and in-room Champagne on request. The Hyde Park Suite includes a weather-protected outdoor seating area. Clefs d'Or concierges Clive Smith and Graham Luff have 60 combined years of service.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor