Milestone Hotel - London

Since The Hill Team enjoys London so much, we wanted to share this information on London’s Milestone. These small luxury hotels are always charming and I look forward to returning to the Milestone in the future.

IN TRAVEL+LEISURE’S 2011 WORLD’S BEST AWARDS

One of the most sought after boutique properties in Kensington and Hyde Park, The Milestone Hotel is proud to announce they are rated No. 1 on Travel+Leisure’s 2011 World’s Best Awards  list of Top 10 Small City Hotels in Europe. The luxury five star London hotel was honored with this prestigious accolade on July 7.

Results of the Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards survey are listed on www.TravelandLeisure.com and will be featured in a special World’s Best Awards 2011 iPad edition that will be available on iTunes beginning July 11. The World’s Best Awards will be the cover story of the August issue of the magazine, on newsstands July 22. Rankings are based on reader evaluations collected in Travel + Leisure’s 2011 survey of readers’ favorite hotels, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, car rental agencies, spas, and tour operators.

Situated in the heart of Kensington, directly facing Kensington Palace and Gardens – future home of Prince William and his lovely bride, Catherine – the quiet and understated elegance of The Milestone is celebrated for its style, comfort, and exalted levels of personal service. The Milestone offers 56 individually designed rooms and suites and six two-bedroomed apartments, all lavishly decorated with the finest fabrics and furnishings. Boasting 24-hour butler service, Cheneston’s fine dining Restaurant, the chic Conservatory for traditional afternoon tea, Stables bar, and a fitness centre with resistance pool and spa treatment, this exquisite hotel is a short stroll to the Royal Albert Hall, and within easy reach of Knightsbridge and the West End.

The Milestone is part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, committed to running hotels like they used to be, and serving food like it used to taste. This award-winning collection of thirteen five and four star family-run boutique hotels. Each is distinguished by an absolute commitment to attentive service and the comfort of every guest.  For more information about The Milestone and the rest of the Red Carnation award-winning hotel collection, please go to www.redcarnationhotels.com

Maralyn
Author: Maralyn

Maralyn Dennis Hill, The Epicurean Explorer, is president emeritus of International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, member of Society of American Travel Writers, and Society of Professional Journalists. She is Executive Editor of Luxe Beat Magazine and contributes to other publications. She also speaks and is a guest on many shows. The majority of Maralyn’s articles are now geared to the luxury market, spas, corporate retreats, business events, and culinary tourism, from simple to gourmet. Maralyn’s description of herself: I was born to travel and tell the tale. I’m energized by different cultures in every aspect of their lives, from food, wine, and destination, to how they conduct business. Travel represents a continual geography lesson.