My Stay at The Draycott Hotel London

It was love at first sight. A classic British brick house on the edge of Chelsea, 3 minutes’ walk from Sloane Square Tube Station. As beautiful as the Draycott Hotel may look from the outside, it offers much more from the inside. The boutique hotel was our new home for the next 3 days.

The Hotel

The typically British red brick building was constructed in 1890 and has been lovingly restored without losing the style and charm of yesteryear. The Draycott Hotel is undoubtedly one of the best 5-star hotels in Chelsea and London. Likewise the staff. Always very polite and extremely courteous. Always ready to read the guests’ wishes from their lips.

The Rooms

The Draycott has managed to bring art nouveau and comfort into perfect harmony – and this in 35 unique luxury suites and rooms. I now have the honor to further introduce you one of these suites. This would be the Ashcroft Suite. Named after British actress Peggy Ashcroft.

The Ashcroft Suite

In front of the bedroom is a small hallway with access to the dressing room and bathroom. Both furnished with great attention to detail. The mirror on the wall of the dressing area is perfect to take a last look at your outfit before leaving the house.

The main attraction, however, is still the bedroom. Immediately upon entering the impressive four-poster bed stands directly in the eye. Not only does it look heavenly, you also sleep like you would on cloud nine. A pleasant and warm atmosphere in the room is ensured by the gas-powered fireplace, which can be easily switched on and off by simply pressing a button.

Another highlight of the suite was the balcony overlooking the wonderful garden of the house.

Library and Drawing Room

The hotel also has got its own library, as well as the Drawing Room. For both rooms the interior designers should be praised. You enter and feel instantly relegated back in time in the skin of an English Lord.

Every day in the drawing room you will get the amenities of the house. After 4pm you are invited to tea and homemade biscuits and at 6pm champagne is served

Over all

All in all, I had an unforgettable trip to London. I could not have imagined better accommodation. The hotel has exceeded my expectations. Central location, excellent service and timeless charm. What more do you want? So I highly recommend the Draycott Hotel and I look forward to be hosted in another suite on my next trip to London and let myself be surprised again.