general: This hotel is situated at the heart of the London district of Chelsea, one of the most modern and culturally interesting parts of London. There are scores of shops and restaurants on the King's Road, in South Kensington and in Knightsbridge. There are excellent links to the city centre, the West End and Waterloo as well as Heathrow (24 km) and Gatwick Airports (48 km). Built in 1935, this hotel welcomes international visitors every year including business travellers from Fortune 2000 and FTSE companies. A wide selection of accommodation is on offer including large suites for bigger groups. The apartment hotel comprises a total of 200 fully equipped apartments spread over 9 floors. The lobby features a 24-hour reception, a safe, a security service, a cloakroom and a lift. There is also a bar and 2 air-conditioned à la carte restaurants serving Japanese and Argentinean cuisine. A supermarket is located right next door. Room and laundry services are also available (for an additional fee), as are car-parking facilities.