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The Milestone Hotel & Residences
London, United Kingdom · Red Carnation · Core Luxury
John Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale, was among the early residents of this Grade II pair at 1 Kensington Court, built as a house in 1884 on the grounds of demolished Kensington House. The joined houses became a hotel in 1922 and now face Kensington Gardens as a Red Carnation and Leading Hotels of the World address: 44 bedrooms, 12 suites, and six long-stay apartments.
- 44 rooms
- Opened 1922
- Neighborhood: Kensington
About The Milestone Hotel & Residences
- The joined property was specifically 2 Kensington Court; both former terraced houses are listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England.
- AA Five Red Stars (2025) and Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026) sit on a house that still looks like a private Kensington terrace.
- An indoor pool and spa face Kensington Gardens, with a conservatory for brunch and tea.
The setting
2 miles from Buckingham Palace.
Restaurants and bars
- Stables Bar — Bar · Bar
- Chenestons Restaurant — Restaurant
Experiences
- Private dining — Private dining venues filled with rich furnishings and original artwork, with outstanding cuisine and hospitality.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- AA Five Red Stars (2025)
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