Resident Magazine Hamptons: June 2012

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Chic, cosy and tranquil, The Egerton House Hotel offers a serene retreat in the lively setting of fashionable Kensington. The mixture of subtle greenery and elegant architecture makes for a pleasant area for families and partners alike, with enough nearby landmarks to keep the avid sight-seer more than The spectacular Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are just a stone’s throw away, while the world-renowned Harrods is just around the corner and the famous Royal Albert Hall is a short journey away, one that could be made with a London black taxi. Of course, the city has much more to show, and with both Knightsbridge and South Kensington station in close proximity, the whole of London is accessible with minimum effort. Or, if you prefer, you can simply hop on the tour bus that stops across the road. If visiting between August and May, why not stop by Chelsea or Fulham football club? Both football (‘soccer’) teams are in the Premiership, England’s highest football league, and tickets are not beyond the reach of the general public. Experiencing the English approach to the nation’s most popular sport is just a ten minute taxi ride away! As the name suggests, you would be forgiven for mistaking an ‘antique’ feel to it as it has kept its Victorian charm, yet it retains a sense of modernity in its deluxe amenities; it is old and new at the same time. Each room is unique and individual by design, with handcrafted furniture and an original layout of art, which will make you feel at home in a genuine and heartfelt atmosphere. For a city that never sleeps you have a hotel that never sleeps, with round the clock food and drink available either in the bar or the lounge. If you choose the Egerton House hotel, you will be staying in one of the most prestigious, high-class, and historical locales of London. Dating as far back as the eleventh century, Kensington was even seen worth by William the Conqueror to provide as a gift to one of his closest advisors, Geoffery de Montbray. Being a Royal Borough, Kensington has been home to monarchs such as William III and Queen Victoria, who both resided at Kensington Palace, and, with the service on off at this hotel,

Egerton House Hotel 17-19 Egerton Terrace, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 2BX, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 20 758 92412 EgertonHouseHotel.com Resident


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