London Hotels
The annual Chelsea Flower Show in London is the FIFA World Cup or Academy Awards, if you will, of global garden expos. The Great Spring Show, a pinnacle event of the busy social season, takes place over five days in late May and lures 150,000 plus visitors to Royal Hospital Chelsea. If you want to see the English capital blossom as the hub of the horticultural world, check out fifteen convenient hotels in London to help you accomplish the task in style.
The Royal Hospital, London – Photo credit
Draycott Hotel London
26 Cadogan Gardens
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 0.85 km
The Draycott is a tidy, twee boutique hotel mere steps from the Royal Hospital.
Cadogan Hotel London
75 Sloane Street
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 1.2 km
Get your kicks in Knightsbridge at the Cadogan, a tony Sloane Street property close to Prada, Armani, Jimmy Choo et al. Word of advice: ask for Oscar Wilde’s old room.
Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & Spa London
354 Queenstown Road
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 1.2 km
The flagship hotel in the Pestana stable is a superb River Thames urban spa resort.
Georgian House Hotel London
35-39 Saint Georges Drive
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 1.3 km
One of the best bed and breakfasts in Central London.
The Grosvenor Hotel London
101 Buckingham Palace Road
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 1.5 km
As close as you can get to Buckingham Palace, with a wonderful high tea service to boot.
Sheraton Park Tower Hotel London
101 Knightsbridge
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 1.9 km
Chef Pascal Proyart runs the impeccable One-O-One at Sheraton Park Tower.
InterContinental Hotel London Park Lane
1 Hamilton Place
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 1.9 km
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The fab InterContinental Park Lane has a spa, Lobby Lounge and Theo Randall restaurant.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel London
66 Knightsbridge
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 1.9 km
Snag a suite with a Hyde Park view at the elegant Mandarin Oriental.
Grange Rochester Hotel London
69 Vincent Square
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 2.1 km
The Grange Rochester Wine Bar is a sleek spot to unwind after a day out at the Flower Show.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Kensington London
100 Cromwell Road
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 2.3 km
Affordable, dependable and with easy access to excellent London museums.
Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour
Chelsea Harbour
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 2.6 km
The only five-star all-suite hotel in London is minutes from stylish King’s Road shops.
London Hilton Hotel On Park Lane
22 Park Lane
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 2.6 km
Enjoy 360° views of London from the heart of Mayfair.
Hilton London Green Park Hotel
Half Moon Street Mayfair
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 2.9 km
Royal Parks and posh Oxford, Regent and Bond Streets sandwich the Hilton Green Park.
Ritz Hotel London
150 Piccadilly
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 3.0 km
The Ritz London and Chelsea Flower Show go together like the Royal Ascot and extravagant millinery.
Four Seasons Hotel London At Park Lane
Hamilton Place Park Lane
Distance from RHS Chelsea Flower Show: 4.5 km
Hyde Park in spring – Photo credit
Ultra-luxe, with a rooftop spa and flawless service, the Four Seasons Park Lane is the ultimate Flower Show choice.
Sanderson (London, England)
The Long Bar at the Sanderson hotel is a chic place to hang out with friends and business acquaintances for a quick afternoon cocktail or an evening nightcap. The friendly staff members have the talent to mix some spectacular drinks and will make you feel welcome no matter what time you stroll in, whether you’re a hotel guest or a casual visitor.
Hilton Trafalgar Square (London, England)
What’s your favorite drink? The bartenders at the Rockwell Bar within the Hilton Trafalgar Square Hotel in London will whip it up for you in no time flat. The cosy bar is a wonderful place to unwind at the end of a long day. Visit before or after you head over to the Rockwell Restaurant for a bite to eat. You won’t be disappointed!