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The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse
London, Greater London, United Kingdom · Independent · Accessible Luxury
David Levin opened this Basil Street townhouse hotel in April 1971 and helped invent London's boutique hotel dining scene. By 1974 The Capital Restaurant was among the first three London hotel kitchens with a Michelin star under Richard Shepherd and Brian Turner; Éric Chavot later earned a second. Nathan Outlaw and now Tom Brown kept the Knightsbridge kitchen on a seafood track after the Levin family sold to Warwick in 2017.
- 73 rooms
- Opened 1971
- Neighborhood: Knightsbridge
- Rooms from 205 sq ft (19 m²)
About The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse
- Éric Chavot took a second Michelin star here in 2001 before the restaurant lost its stars after his 2009 departure.
- Outlaw's at The Capital was Nathan Outlaw's only London restaurant; Tom Brown at The Capital launched a seafood tasting menu on 10 April 2025.
- Designers Nina Campbell and David Linley contributed to the 49-room townhouse interiors.
- Queen Elizabeth II is recorded among past visitors to the Knightsbridge hotel.
- Entry-level rooms start at 205 sq ft (19 m²).
History
Opened in 1971 by David Levin, The Capital Hotel is recognized as one of London's first boutique hotels, known for pioneering the concept of high-end hotel dining. The hotel was sold by the Levin family to Warwick Hotels and Resorts in January 2017. Its culinary legacy includes hosting legendary chefs such as Eric Chavot and Nathan Outlaw, the latter of whom operated Outlaw's at The Capital from 2012 to 2019.
The setting
The Capital Hotel, Apartments & Townhouse is a Knightsbridge address in London. This is Knightsbridge: Brompton Road shops, museum-quarter walks, and a different evening from Mayfair's squares.
Restaurants and bars
- Tom Brown at The Capital — Restaurant · Fine dining · One MICHELIN Star
Amenities
- 73 elegant rooms, suites, and apartments with antique furniture and original art
- The Capital Bar specializing in bespoke cocktails and rare spirits
- Award-winning Traditional British Afternoon Tea in the heart of Knightsbridge
- Exclusive access to La Prairie treatment rooms at Harrods nearby
- Sophisticated meeting and private dining spaces for intimate events
- Personalized concierge service and 24-hour room service for a bespoke stay
- Spa
- Pet-friendly
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