Chelsea Hotels

In addition to the flower show, the area is also famous for the vibrant King's Road shopping area. King's Road reached its peak in the 60s as it came to define swinging London and onto the 70's where designer Vivienne Westwood opened her fashion store and label, starting the punk rock scene. King's road remains a mecca for shoppers and there are many Chelsea hotels on the famous street and in close proximity to it. For a high end fashion and jewellery shopping experience there are also Sloane Street and Knightsbridge.

The Swinging Chelsea of the 60s harked back to a time in the 19th century, when it was considered to be the bohemian quarter of London, an area for painters, poets, and artists. Notable residents at the time included artists JMW Turner, James McNeill Whistler, and John Singer Sargent. The Pre-Raphaelite art movement, spearheaded by Dante Gabriel Rosetti has its origins in the Cheyne Walk area. Famous writers of the time included Jonathan Swift, George Meredith and also Thomas Carlyle, who lived on Cheyne Row for nearly 50 years in a house which now celebrates his life and work. It is back to the Chelsea Flower show to discover the roots of the borough as it is today. Each year for five days in May, the most famous flower and gardening exhibition in the world is held within the grounds of the Royal Hospital. The show is a lasting example of the history of the area as the market garden of London and in addition forms a stunning accompaniment to the Royal Hospital, founded by King Charles II and designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The hospital is still used today for the reasons it was erected, to house ex-servicemen in retirement. These famous pensioners are a defining characteristic of the area, resplendent in their traditional scarlet coats and tricorn hats.

Chelsea hotels can certainly be grand regal palaces as befits such a desirable location and the area is home to one of the world's most prestigious accommodation establishments and restaurants, the Cadogan Hotel, the site of Oscar Wilde's famous arrest and one time home to actress Lillie Langtry. While not all options are quite so exclusive they will certainly offer levels of style and comfort compatible with the demands of modern travellers.

In addition to the high standards of personal service and luxury amenities within the finest accommodation establishments, spacious rooms with en suite bathrooms will be supplemented with a range of quality products and room service will be on hand for any special requests. In addition to all the features tailored for luxury and comfort, they will also display the state of the art features expected from first class contemporary accommodation, such as internet access, digital televisions, sound systems and often business facilities for those who have work to conduct in the city.

Some will specifically cater for business travellers and will have a range of corporate facilities such as meeting and boardrooms, work desks, executive suites or floors, and often business services too such as fax, printing, and copying.

The elegant townhouses form the perfect environment but there are also many international chains which offer a consistently high service and more cost effective accommodation option for visitors to the area. There are also some smaller independent options which are ideally situated for the attractions of King's road and beyond.

Some of these independent establishments are also called a boutique hotel, defined by their character, appealing ambience and superlative levels of personal service. Most will offer accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis while others will offer the option additional meals or evening dining in a restaurant facility.

Whatever option is chosen, information will be made available to allow guests to find out about the local attractions and how best to use their time spent in the area. Most people will certainly incorporate some shopping while in the area and others will take in the historic sites such as the Royal Hospital but there is also a selection of fine open spaces in Chelsea too, the most notable of these being Battersea Bridge Gardens, Embankment Gardens, Physic Garden, and of course the grounds of the Royal Hospital.

The opportunities to fill leisure time here are endless. In addition to the shops there is no shortage of cafes, bars, restaurants and other eateries. All of the main attractions of London are reachable by tube from the Sloane Square tube station located at the eastern end of the Kings Road. This borough is the place in London to see and be seen, a part of the capital with a rich cultural heritage and boundless contemporary attractions. Chelsea hotels for a part of the culture of the place and are ideally located for any visit to the borough and London, whether for business or pleasure.

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