Welcome to The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London
Unreservedly luxurious
Overlooking the Royal Hyde Park amidst the glamour of Knightsbridge, The Wellesley combines sophisticated luxury with captivating grandeur and uncompromising service. The bedrooms are beautifully finished with contemporary touches and elegant artwork that pays homage to the building’s Art Deco past. We have married luxurious expressions of deco grandeur with the personal attentiveness of a true boutique experience to create an exquisite jewel for the discerning traveller. Within these walls the spirit of freedom is celebrated – the freedom to be private and the freedom to savour the rare and the beautiful. Home to a selection of London’s most exquisite bars and restaurants, this Art Deco style hotel boasts the finest Italian food, outstanding service, stylish live music performances and a distinguished collection of the finest spirits and cigars.
Rooms and Suites
Penthouse Suite
The Wellesley Penthouse Suite occupies the entire sixth and seventh floors of the hotel and comprises four bedrooms, lavish bathrooms with Hermès amenities, state-of-the-art technology, a private staircase and a terrace offering rooftop views of the neighbouring Belgravia and Knightsbridge area.
Royal Park Views
Our beautiful Wellesley Penthouse can be enjoyed as a one, two or four bedroom option. With stunning views over Hyde Park, this is one of the most luxurious suites in London.
Beautiful Legacy
The building began its life as the Hyde Park Corner tube station, which was designed by Leslie Green. It closed in 1937, but the façade still remains as part of the hotel, and the ox-blood tiles used on the front of the building are the originals. The design by Fox Linton Associates acknowledges the potent association with the building’s decadent jazz musical legacy and has been beautifully restored with a modern take on the art-deco style.
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Intimate Dining
Home to a selection of London's most exquisite bars and restaurants, our art deco-style hotel boosts the finest Italian food, outstanding service, stylish live music performances and a distinguished collection of the finest spirits and cigars.
Oval Restaurant
The Oval Restaurant offers an intimate and sophisticated dining experience with fine presentation and impeccable service. Head Chef Mattia Barbieri creates refined Italian cuisine from fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Jazz Lounge
The building is known for maintaining its historic roots of love for Jazz & old Hollywood. The Jazz Lounge is temporarily unavailable. Please Inquire for exclusive usage, subject to operational availability.
Crystal Bar
The exclusive Crystal Bar brings the decadence and glamour of the 1920’s vividly to life in the heart of Knightsbridge. The walls are adorned with The Wellesley’s impressive selections of whisky, cognac and Armagnac collections.
Cigar Lounge & Terrace
Take time to savour the exceptional. Our private cigar terrace houses our bepsoke humidor and a connoisseur's selection of only the finest cigars.
Afternoon Tea
Served daily from 2pm, The Wellesley Afternoon Tea has long been regarded as a bastion of English society and there is nowhere more elegant to partake than our Jazz Lounge. Service is temporarily suspended.
Butler
Butler service is complimentary to all guests. Our 24-hour butler service includes unpacking, pressing, shoe shining and room service. Female butlers are also available.
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Lavish Amenities
The designers took several trips to Italy to hand select the blocks and slabs of the beautiful veined Arabescato Corchia marble from the Cararra region. The bathrooms feature televisions recessed into mirrored walls.
Concierge
Our Head Concierge and his expert Les Clefs d'Or team members provide a wealth of information to all guests visiting London and can help create a bespoke itinerary.
Families
Relax into a two bedroom Family Suite, which includes our 24-hour Butler service, children's robes, slippers and bathroom amenities. Baby sitting services can be arranged on request with our Concierge.
GETTING HERE
The Wellesley Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London
11 Knightsbridge, London, England, United Kingdom, SW1X 7LY
Private Car Service
Private Car Service
On-Property
Private Car Service
Limousine/Van Service
Local Shuttle Complimentary
Nearby
Bus Station
Victoria Coach StationSubway Station
Hyde Park Corner
Train Station
Victoria Train Station
Complimentary luxury chauffeur drop-off service within a 1.5 mile radius with our BMW 7 series hybrid. Available for guests 12 years old and above.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Plan and Prepare for your Stay
Our History
The Wellesley is a 1920s townhouse beautifully restored with a modern take on the Art Deco style and with every modern convenience.
The hotel is named after Sir Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington. He was a fine military leader who served as the Prime Minister of Great Britain twice between 1828 and 1834 and later as leader of the House of Lords. His statue stood atop the original Marble Arch commissioned by King George IV to commemorate victory in the Napoleonic Wars.
The building, which began its life as the Hyde Park Corner underground (Tube) station by architect Lesley Green, is also the former home of iconic jazz and cabaret venue, Pizza on the Park. It reopened as The Wellesley in December 2012 as an intimate luxury hotel.
The design by Fox Linton Associates acknowledges the potent association with the building’s decadent jazz musical legacy and has been beautifully restored with a modern take on the Art Deco style. It now offers contemporary luxury and traditional glamour in one of London’s most prestigious locations, immediately adjacent Hyde Park on Knightsbridge.
Join Our Team
Exceptional opportunities have arisen for outstanding candidates to join The Wellesley's esteemed staff.
Exceptional opportunities have arisen for outstanding candidates to join The Wellesley’s esteemed team of staff. If you have experience working in a luxury hotel or fine dining environment we would like to hear from you.
Should any of these opportunities interest you, please send your CV to: HR@thewellesley.co.uk with the job title as the subject line.
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Career Vacancies Currently Available:
Butler: Head Butler, Butler, Junior Butler
Housekeeping: Key Maid
Restaurant: Restaurant Supervisor
Kitchen: Chef de Partie (Pastry and Main), Commis Chef, Kitchen Porter, Breakfast Chef , Night Chef, Pastry Commis Chef
Bartender
Duty Manager
Linen Porter
Important Notice
It has come to our attention that individuals or companies have been contacting people with false offers of employment, claiming to act on behalf of The Wellesley. These offers are not legitimate.
The Wellesley is not associated with Employment Fraud, the individuals generating the fraud, or the websites used. Our brands and names are used without our permission. The Wellesley takes these matters seriously. We work with local authorities in an effort to stop this from happening.
Property Details
Daily Housekeeping
Turndown Service
Dry Cleaning Service
Laundry
Room Service
Wake up Calls
Free Wifi
Service Request
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm
Pets Not Allowed
Daily: £100
NCP 1.0 Miles
Accepts: Apple Pay, Credit Cards
Concierge desk service
Currency Exchange
Property has elevators
Languages spoken by staff:
English, Italian, Arabic, Spanish, Romanian
For more information about the physical features of our accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call +44 20-72353535
Accessible on-site parking
Property has elevators
Service Animals are Welcome
Main Entrance is Accessible
On-Site Restaurants are Accessible
Room and Suites Access through the Interior Corridor
Accessible Vanities
Adjustable Height Hand-Held Shower Wand
Bathtub Grab Rails
Deadbolts on Guest Room and Suites Doors
Electronic Room Key
Guest Room and Suites Doors Self-Closing
Lever Handles on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Electrical Outlets
Mobility accessible rooms
Non-slip Grab Rails in the Bathroom
Roll-in Shower
Room Windows Open
Secondary Locks on Room Windows
TTY/TTD Compatible
Toilet Seat at Wheelchair Height - Toilet for Disabled
Viewports in Guest Room and Suites Doors
