Knightsbridge and Kensington High Street

Step outside the door of the Milestone and Kensington High Street lies to your left, Knightsbridge to your right, and Kensington Gardens straight ahead ( view location on map ).

Kensington High Street is one of west London's most popular shopping streets, with upmarket shops including Kurt Geiger, Russell & Bromley and Muji. Knightsbridge is home to Harvey Nichols and the world's most famous department store, Harrods. For antique collectors, there's Kensington Church Street, with more than 60 dealers offering everything from antique furniture to impressionist paintings.

Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park

Cross the road and you'll find Kensington Palace and Gardens, which lead on to Hyde Park and the Serpentine. The Royal Albert Hall (famed for its annual Summer Proms) and the imperial Albert Memorial are to the south side of the park. London's Parks are a great place to explore, stay in shape or simply soak up the sunshine on the well maintained acres of parkland and benches that abound.

Natural History Museum

Less than a kilometre to the south of the hotel lies the Science Museum and just below that, the Natural History Museum (where the dinosaur skeletons never fail to thrill), and the Victoria and Albert Museum (a huge repository for grand designs and high fashion over the centuries).

Mayfair and Theatreland

The West End of London, which includes London's famed shopping districts (Mayfair, Bond Street and Regents Street), Covent Garden and London's Theatres all lie within easy reach by cab or London Underground. Iconic Hotels has exclusive ticket allocation on the top price tickets (Stalls and Dress Circle) at leading West End shows which can be booked in conjunction with your reservation at the Milestone by calling 0800 496 8888 (Int: +44 1872 266 198).

Getting to the hotel

The Milestone Hotel is equidistant from Paddington and Victoria stations. All central London mainline stations have taxi ranks of registered London black cabs and for safety and ease we recommend this means of transfer to the Milestone.

From Heathrow and Gatwick the quickest option is the Heathrow Express and Gatwick Express. Then a short cab journey from Paddington or Victoria Station to the Milestone Hotel. Iconic Hotels has teamed up with the Heathrow and Gatwick Express services to offer you e-tickets that will allow you to jump straight on the next train (departing every 15 minutes) without queuing to buy tickets at the airport. Call 0800 496 8888 (Int: +44 1872 266 198) to book.

The hotel is also just a few minutes walk from High Street Kensington Underground station on the Circle and District lines. We include full directions to the hotel within each booking confirmation