11 Cadogan Gardens and The Apartments 

My husband and I spent 4 wonderful nights here and we would highly, highly recommend 11 Cadogan Gardens. First, the hotel is charming, older, sophisticated, beautifully and classically British decorated with a library and bar. There is an old-fashioned, wonderful elevator. Our king-bed room was lovely and spacious with a large bathroom and comfortable bed-(plus, we had AC which was critical this summer in London). Second, the staff was exceptionally friendly, welcoming and warm. James, the concierge is a gem and was extremely helpful in all aspects of our stay-transportation issues, restaurant recommendations, and planning activities. The folks at front desk reception were great, especially the woman who showed us our room and she also checked us out (sorry I cannot remember her name). She was very sweet and warm. Third, the location: The Chelsea area of London is perfect-a quaint, residential area, safe, and full of restaurants and charm. Also, convenient to underground. We loved that one side of the hotel opens to this quaint street and then you walk downstairs through the hotel and out through the connecting Hans' Grille restaurant to Pavilion Road. Pavilion Road is a lovely, pedestrian-only, street full of bustling restaurants and shops. Fourth, the breakfast was excellent; there is a wide variety of food choices from the menu at Hans. We also enjoyed a lovely, formal tea at the hotel. Lastly, a pleasant surprise is the Chelsea House (a sister property around the corner with a special garden in the back) which is available to guests at 11 Cadogan Gardens . We watched one of the World Cup games there with a fun group of guests. While this hotel is pricey, we felt that it was well worth the money for the fabulous experience. We hope to return one day.