Pros
- Gorgeous design by Italian group Laboratorio Associati of Milan
- Spacious rooms, with luxe, modern furnishings
- In-room consoles with buttons for calling butler and other services
- Bose iPod docks in all rooms
- Great location for West End shopping and Buckingham Palace
- Flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi
- Michelin Star restaurant Ametsa serves upscale Spanish cuisine
- Wine pairings at The Halkin Bar
Bottom Line
A 41-room boutique hotel with generous amounts of space, the Halkin exudes luxury -- from its distinctive Italian-cum-Asian interior design to its marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs. Sumptuous and spacious guest rooms literally offer convenience at the touch of a button, as all have wall consoles for calling the butler and other services. Even the location is upscale, as the property stands in the tony Belgravia district and is just a two-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. Guests also have access to the spa at famed sister hotel The Metropolitan, since the Halkin does lack amenities such as a spa and pool.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
- Spa
Scene
Spacious luxury boutique with an exquisite interior design
The single most distinguishing factor of the Halkin is its distinctive design, which is characterized by a mixture of Italian and East Asian elements infused with understated luxury. A simple Georgian exterior gives way to an expansive lobby with marble countertops and exquisite mosaic floor tiling. Each of the five floors of the hotel is themed after an element, with different color schemes used to represent water, air, fire, earth, and lastly, sky, as you proceed from bottom to top. Even the hallways are unique, as they are imbued with an aura of mystery, thanks to corrugated, slate-colored wood paneling that sweeps in a single curve along the length of the hotel.
The hotel promotes an "expansion of space" concept that extends into its airy rooms. Pleasant neutral tones are paired with wools, silks, and linen textiles to create an elegant, homey feel.
Location
Just a five-minute walk from Hyde Park Corner station, in luxurious Belgravia
The Halkin is located in Belgravia, a wealthy residential district that is situated just south of Knightsbridge. With a good number of embassies and Buckingham Palace nearby, expect a handful of diplomats and tourists frequenting the streets.
- 2-minute walk to Green Park and Buckingham Palace
- 5-minute walk to Hyde Park
- 10-minute walk to Knightsbridge shopping district, including designer shops and Harrods department store
- 8-minute tube ride to Piccadilly Circus and theatre district
- 11-minute tube ride to Covent Garden and more theatres
- 13-minute tube ride to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, London Eye, and scenic walks along the Thames
- 16-minute tube ride to Charing Cross station and Trafalgar Square, National Portrait Gallery, London ICA, Tate Modern, and the Southbank
- 18-minute tube ride to Bond Street Station and West End shopping district, including Selfridges department store
- 18-minute tube ride to Tottenham Court Road Station and Soho
Rooms
Luxurious on all levels, with upscale amenities and elegant decor
Rooms are spacious and elegant, with a neutral color scheme, rich wood paneling, and understated furnishings that have a classic, sophisticated feel. Luxury is offered on all levels, from the sumptuous marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and anti-mist mirrors to the high-tech amenities that include Bose iPod docks and wall consoles for calling the butler and guest services.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen TVs and Bose iPod docks
- Marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and anti-mist mirrors
- Wall consoles to call the butler and guest services, control lighting, room temperature, and doorbell
- Some of the suites have private balconies
Features
A tiny fitness center and no spa or pool, guests do have access to spa at sister hotel The Metropolitan
- Tiny fitness center, with private trainers available
- No pool or spa
- Guests have access to the ‘’’COMO Shambhala Urban Escape Spa’’’ at famed sister hotel The Metropolitan around the corner.
- Free Wi-Fi
- View Full List of Amenities
All-Inclusive / Food
Fine Spanish dining at Ametsa with Arzak Instruction, a Michelin Star restaurant
- Ametsa with Arzak Instruction is a one Michelin Star restaurant serving Spanish cuisine
- The Halkin Bar offers wine pairings, traditional afternoon teas, and hearty fare that includes pasta and steaks. It is a stylish space, with Georgian arched windows and a black-and-red color scheme.
- 24-hour room service
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Things You Should Know About COMO The Halkin, London
Also Known As
- The Halkin
- The Halkin by COMO
- COMO The Halkin
Room Types
- Belgravia Suite
- COMO Suite
- Deluxe Room
- Double Room
- Studio Suite
- Superior Room
Address
5 Halkin Street, London SW1X 7DJ, United Kingdom
Phone
440 (207) 333-1000
Website
Scene
Spacious luxury boutique with an exquisite interior design
The single most distinguishing factor of the Halkin is its distinctive design, which is characterized by a mixture of Italian and East Asian elements infused with understated luxury. A simple Georgian exterior gives way to an expansive lobby with marble countertops and exquisite mosaic floor tiling. Each of the five floors of the hotel is themed after an element, with different color schemes used to represent water, air, fire, earth, and lastly, sky, as you proceed from bottom to top. Even the hallways are unique, as they are imbued with an aura of mystery, thanks to corrugated, slate-colored wood paneling that sweeps in a single curve along the length of the hotel.
The hotel promotes an "expansion of space" concept that extends into its airy rooms. Pleasant neutral tones are paired with wools, silks, and linen textiles to create an elegant, homey feel.
Location
Just a five-minute walk from Hyde Park Corner station, in luxurious Belgravia
The Halkin is located in Belgravia, a wealthy residential district that is situated just south of Knightsbridge. With a good number of embassies and Buckingham Palace nearby, expect a handful of diplomats and tourists frequenting the streets.
- 2-minute walk to Green Park and Buckingham Palace
- 5-minute walk to Hyde Park
- 10-minute walk to Knightsbridge shopping district, including designer shops and Harrods department store
- 8-minute tube ride to Piccadilly Circus and theatre district
- 11-minute tube ride to Covent Garden and more theatres
- 13-minute tube ride to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, London Eye, and scenic walks along the Thames
- 16-minute tube ride to Charing Cross station and Trafalgar Square, National Portrait Gallery, London ICA, Tate Modern, and the Southbank
- 18-minute tube ride to Bond Street Station and West End shopping district, including Selfridges department store
- 18-minute tube ride to Tottenham Court Road Station and Soho
Rooms
Luxurious on all levels, with upscale amenities and elegant decor
Rooms are spacious and elegant, with a neutral color scheme, rich wood paneling, and understated furnishings that have a classic, sophisticated feel. Luxury is offered on all levels, from the sumptuous marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and anti-mist mirrors to the high-tech amenities that include Bose iPod docks and wall consoles for calling the butler and guest services.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen TVs and Bose iPod docks
- Marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and anti-mist mirrors
- Wall consoles to call the butler and guest services, control lighting, room temperature, and doorbell
- Some of the suites have private balconies
Features
A tiny fitness center and no spa or pool, guests do have access to spa at sister hotel The Metropolitan
- Tiny fitness center, with private trainers available
- No pool or spa
- Guests have access to the ‘’’COMO Shambhala Urban Escape Spa’’’ at famed sister hotel The Metropolitan around the corner.
- Free Wi-Fi
- View Full List of Amenities
All-Inclusive / Food
Fine Spanish dining at Ametsa with Arzak Instruction, a Michelin Star restaurant
- Ametsa with Arzak Instruction is a one Michelin Star restaurant serving Spanish cuisine
- The Halkin Bar offers wine pairings, traditional afternoon teas, and hearty fare that includes pasta and steaks. It is a stylish space, with Georgian arched windows and a black-and-red color scheme.
- 24-hour room service
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pets Allowed
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Tennis Court
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