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South Kensington · London SW7

The Onslow

A serene South Kensington one-bedroom moments from the V&A

2 guests sleeps1 bedrooms1 beds1 bathrooms

Set behind the white stucco facade of a Victorian townhouse on Onslow Gardens, The Onslow is a beautifully restored one-bedroom apartment with period proportions, soft natural light and quiet garden views.

Designed for couples and solo travellers who want London at its most refined, it sits within four minutes' walk of South Kensington station and the Victoria & Albert, Natural History and Science Museums. Hyde Park is a fifteen-minute stroll across the embassy quarter.

Inside, you will find a hand-tailored Vispring bed, a marble en-suite with rainfall shower, a fully equipped chef's kitchen and a quiet workspace by the window. Daily housekeeping, twenty-four-hour AI concierge and on-call human support are included.

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What to expect

Highlights

Hyde Park London on a sunlit autumn morning

Hyde Park on your doorstep

A leisurely walk through Onslow Square brings you to Hyde Park's Albert Memorial in under twenty minutes.

Sun-filled period London apartment living room with sash windows

A quiet garden facing aspect

High Victorian ceilings, sash windows and a planted communal garden mean true silence in central London.

Grand hall of the Natural History Museum in South Kensington

World-class museums, four minutes' walk

The V&A, Natural History and Science Museums are all within Exhibition Road's pedestrian quarter.

Home truths

  • The bathroom is en-suite to the bedroom; there is no separate guest WC.
  • The building has a passenger lift but a short flight of steps at the street entrance.
  • Onslow Gardens is a quiet residential street; bin collection is early Tuesday morning.

About this stay

Amenities

Essentials

  • High-speed Wi-Fi (500+ Mbps)
  • Climate control (heating & A/C)
  • Hotel-grade Egyptian cotton linen
  • Hangers in every wardrobe
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Hairdryer (premium Dyson)
  • Travel adapters (UK / EU / US)

Kitchen & dining

  • Chef's kitchen, fully equipped
  • Nespresso machine + curated pod selection
  • Kettle & herbal tea selection
  • Bosch / Miele appliances
  • Refrigerator with welcome champagne
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine glasses (Riedel)
  • Dining table seats 4

Bedroom & laundry

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Blackout curtains
  • Walk-in wardrobe
  • In-residence washer & dryer
  • Daily linen turndown (on request)

Bathroom

  • Marble en-suite bathroom
  • Walk-in rain shower
  • Heated towel rails
  • Diptyque toiletries
  • Plush robes & slippers

Entertainment

  • 65" 4K Smart TV (Apple TV, Netflix, Sky)
  • Sonos sound system throughout
  • Curated art & books library

Workspace

  • Dedicated workspace with ergonomic chair
  • 4K monitor & wireless keyboard on request
  • Printer & stationery

Wellness

  • Residents-only gymnasium
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa & treatment rooms

Concierge & services

  • 24/7 AI concierge
  • Human concierge — 09:00–22:00
  • Daily housekeeping (Mon–Sat)
  • Mid-stay deep clean
  • Private chef on request
  • In-residence grocery pre-stocking
  • Chauffeur on call
  • Airport meet & greet
  • Restaurant & theatre reservations

Building

  • 24/7 concierge & security
  • Secure underground parking (on request)
  • Passenger lift
  • Period architecture (Grade II listed)
  • Porter — Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00
  • Private mews entrance

Safety

  • Smoke & carbon-monoxide alarms
  • First-aid kit
  • In-residence safe
  • Fire extinguisher

Accessibility

  • Step-free entrance

54 amenities included

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Principal bedroom with super-king bed

Principal bedroom

1 super-king bed · en-suite bathroom

1 bedroom, 1 bed · 1 bathroom

Extras

In-residence services

  • Daily housekeeping (Mon–Sat)
    Included
  • Welcome champagne on arrival
    Included
  • Arrival grocery pre-stockingTell us your preferences in advance
    Included
  • Private chefFrom £180 per service
    On request
  • In-residence massageFrom £140 / 60 min
    On request
  • Chauffeured Mercedes / Range RoverFrom £75 / hour, 3 hr min
    On request
  • Personal shopperKnightsbridge & Sloane Street
    On request
  • Luggage storage
    Included

Local guide

About South Kensington

South Kensington — known to Londoners as South Ken — sits at the cultural heart of Royal Borough Kensington and Chelsea. White-stucco squares, the embassy quarter, three world-class museums on Exhibition Road, and the Royal Albert Hall a short walk north.

A short walk in any direction takes you to Hyde Park, Chelsea's King's Road, Brompton Cross and Knightsbridge. Excellent for unhurried walking, gallery-hopping and exceptional dining without ever needing a taxi.

Explore the area

V&A Museum interior dome ceiling London
V&A Museum4 min

The world's leading museum of art, design and performance — free admission, paid exhibitions.

Intimate restaurant table setting with wine glasses
Daquise2 min

A genuinely iconic Polish dining room behind the tube station; loved by locals for over seven decades.

Natural History Museum London Hintze Hall arches
Natural History Museum5 min

Hintze Hall's blue whale and the Earth Hall geode are essential first stops.

Hyde Park London path lined with autumn trees
Hyde Park15 min

Three hundred and fifty acres including Kensington Gardens, the Serpentine and the Albert Memorial.

London Brompton Cross boutique window display
Brompton Cross7 min

Conran Shop, The Brompton, Bibendum oyster bar — the city's prettiest small luxury intersection.

Royal Albert Hall London illuminated at dusk
Royal Albert Hall12 min

Home to the BBC Proms and a calendar of orchestral, ballet and contemporary performance.

On the map

Exact address shared after booking is confirmed.

Get around

  • South KensingtonPiccadilly / District / Circle
    4 min walk
  • Gloucester RoadPiccadilly / District / Circle
    8 min walk
  • KnightsbridgePiccadilly
    14 min walk
  • Heathrow Express (via Paddington)
    18 min walk
  • London Cycle hire dock — Bute Street
    2 min walk

Local shops & services

  • Partridges of Sloane SquareSupermarket
    12 min walk
  • Waitrose Gloucester RoadSupermarket
    9 min walk
  • Comptoir LibanaisCafé
    5 min walk
  • Boots PharmacyPharmacy
    4 min walk
  • Maison Bertaux South KenBakery
    5 min walk

Booking policies

House Rules

  • Children welcome (1–12 years).
  • Infants welcome (under 12 months).
  • No pets.
  • No parties or events.
  • No smoking.

Good to know

  • Arrival from 15:00.
  • Departure before 11:00.
  • On floor 1; lift in building.
  • Quiet hours 23:00–07:00 — building courtesy.

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival.
  • Within 14 days: cleaning fee retained.
  • Within 72 hours: first night non-refundable.
  • Within 24 hours: full stay non-refundable.

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