In the know
- Our favourite rooms
- The Corfu Suite, which you enter from the garden; the Cardinal Suite (all in luscious reds); the Empress Josephine Suite with tented bed and a rich colour scheme of ebony and gold; If you're a book lover, try the grandiose librarian suite.
- Packing tips
- Nothing practical.
- Also
- Book restaurants well in advance.
Current offers
- Smith card offer
- A free bottle of wine if booking a Luxury Double, Director Double or Luxury Suite, and complimentary continental breakfast
Blakes
London, United Kingdom [view map]
- Style
- Seductive, stylish
- Setting
- Secluded SW7
Blakes – the very name conjures up a whole era of modern decadence. Each room at Anouska Hempel's South Ken boutique hotel has its own style, but all are inspired by various far-off lands: Russia, India, Turkey… The decor, while perhaps a little too redolent of the Eighties for some, is testament to Ms Hempel's impeccable taste and astonishing attention to detail.
Need to know
- Rooms
- 50.
- Rates
- £175–£995 (plus VAT).
- Check-out
- Midday, but flexible.
- Facilities
- Massage and therapy room with a full range of treatments (book in advance) and gym.
Food & drink
- Hotel restaurant
- Modern European dining with Eastern influences. Have a relaxed breakfast from 7am until late.
- Dress code
- Sheer glamour.
- Top table
- Table 11, tucked away at the back of the restaurant. That said, all tables are good.
- Last orders
- 10:45pm in the restaurant. You can order from room-service menu and eat in the Chinese Room (also known as Opium Den) 24 hours a day.
- Room service
- 24 hours.
Other facilities
- Children
- Children very welcome; babysitters and nannies available on request.
- Weddings
- This hotel is suitable for weddings click here for more info.
Smith card offer
A free bottle of wine if booking a Luxury Double, Director Double or Luxury Suite, and complimentary continental breakfast
If you're a member of Mr & Mrs Smith, you can get special privileges at every Smith hotel you book through us. Just show your Smith card at check-in to claim the offer featured on every hotel page (like the one above).
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Smith concierge
If you’d prefer to talk to someone, or you’re having trouble booking online, ring our travel team on 0845 034 0700 (+44 20 8987 4312 from outside the UK). We guarantee you’ll get the best available rates, and we don’t charge a booking fee.
Blakes
33 Roland Gardens
London SW7