Ever wondered how The #MilestoneHotel earned its iconic name?
Andy our Resident Historian reveals the story behind the original milestone that still stands proudly outside the hotel, marking journeys through #Kensington for centuries.
Proof that when you stay with us, you are not just in London… you are part of its story.
Head to the link in our bio to find out more about our History Walks.
#RedCarnationHotels #History #LondonHistory
The only London hotel I book!🇬🇧
I found The Chesterfield Mayfair back in 2014, and I haven’t stayed anywhere else since! When you find a hidden gem hotel in the middle of Mayfair that treats you like family, you keep it🥹
Whether it’s the chic rooms, the stunning bars, or the location right off the square, this place hits different and is truly my home away from home in London🫶
👇I’ve got a code for you!
Please call the Red Carnation team on +44 (0)808 196 8893 or US Toll free + 1 833 477 8313 and mention “Preston Konrad”
• Personalised welcome card from the General Manager
• English Breakfast for two daily
• £50 GBP Food credit, per room, per stay to be used in Butlers Restaurant at The Chesterfield Mayfair - towards Lunch or Dinner
Subject to availability
• Early check-in
• Late check-out
• Upgrade to the next room category
London’s Spy Hotel.
The elegant St Ermin's Hotel near St James’s Park looks like a typical grand London hotel.
But during the Second World War, intelligence officers from nearby government departments quietly used it as a meeting place.
Hidden inside today is a small corner filled with spy memorabilia — photographs, artefacts and reminders of the secret world that once passed through these corridors.
Most people walk straight past it.
Save this spot for your next London visit.
Follow @londons.guide for more hidden London stories.
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Connected directly to Paddington Station, Hilton London Paddington (@hiltonlondonpaddington) blends historic Victorian architecture with modern comfort in one of London’s most convenient locations. Its grand façade and classic interiors echo the elegance of a bygone travel era, while offering seamless access to Heathrow via the Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express 🚂
Inside, spacious rooms and refined dining create a calm retreat amid the city’s movement. Whether you’re arriving by train or heading out to explore Hyde Park and central London, Hilton Paddington delivers a stay defined by heritage, connectivity, and effortless city living.
This is London at its most polished. 🇬🇧✨ Here you’re not just staying in a hotel. You’re stepping into a Regency-era residence overlooking Hyde Park, with one of London’s most iconic addresses right at your doorstep. Step outside and you’re moments from Knightsbridge, Mayfair and some of London’s best shopping, dining, and culture.
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One hotel. Every vibe!
Not your average London hotel 👀
📍Courthouse Hotel Shoredicth
Link in bio.
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Stepping into London’s banking history at @hotelthreadneedles feels like travelling back in time. 🕰️✨
Set inside the former headquarters of the Victorian City Bank, this 19th century building features grand marble columns and soaring ceilings that still reflect its past.
The original architecture has been beautifully preserved, blending historic character with refined, modern comfort.
A truly unique stay in the heart of the City. 👌🏼
Save this for your next London visit.
Threadneedles Hotel
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One of the most incredible suites we have ever experienced:
The Tudor Suite at the legendary @milestone_hotel in London, opened 100 years ago and operating since the 1920s!
You might think that the hotel is too old fashioned and falling apart, but to the contrary, we have rarely experienced such a high level of ultra-luxury and exclusive service. A real hidden gem in London!
@redcarnationhotels
Opened in 1854 beside the brand new King’s Cross Station, the Kaya Great Northern Hotel was one of London’s very first purpose built railway hotels.
It rose during the great age of steam, welcoming travellers stepping straight off the platforms into Victorian elegance. For generations it stood as a gateway to the capital, watching the city expand and transform around it.
Carefully restored, its original façade still overlooks the station, a quiet reminder of when rail travel was the height of modernity.
Come and stay with me where London’s journeys have begun for more than 170 years.
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Some of the most beautiful old money hotels in London. This will be a recurring series so follow for more!
1. @theritzlondon
2. @thesavoylondon
3. @the_lanesborough
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Not all hotels have a story. Ours has over a century of them. 💙
Our beautiful Victorian townhouse has stood proudly on this London street since the 19th century. Every brick, every corner, every room tells a story of the London
Cosy, characterful and completely London. 🇬🇧
📍 4 Adamson Rd, Belsize Park, London NW3 3HP
🔗 Book your stay - link in bio or contact us at
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