Barkston Gardens

As a London hotel owner, there’s one question I hear almost daily from my American guests: “How much should I tip?” I completely understand the anxiety – tipping customs here […]

As a hotel owner in Kensington for the past 15 years, I’ve watched countless guests clutching their London must-see lists, determined to tick off every famous attraction. I’ve seen their […]

As a London hotel owner, I’ve lost count of how many times guests have asked me, “Where can I get a proper afternoon tea experience?” It’s usually followed by, “You […]

When the curtains close on the West End shows and the sun sets behind Big Ben, many visitors to London find themselves wondering “what next?” As someone who’s been welcoming […]

As a London hotel owner who’s spent countless mornings warming up thermoses of tea for eager antique-hunting guests, I’ve learned a thing or two about our city’s vintage treasure troves. […]

After welcoming thousands of American visitors to my Kensington hotel over the past 15 years, I’ve noticed a pattern: some of London’s most famous attractions consistently leave travelers feeling underwhelmed […]

Let’s face it – it’s probably going to rain during your London visit. As someone who’s welcomed thousands of guests to my Kensington hotel over the years, I’ve lost count […]

From the fog-shrouded streets of Dickens’ novels to the elegant squares where Virginia Woolf penned her masterpieces, London’s literary heritage is woven into the very fabric of our city. As […]

Think of London’s iconic black cabs like those red telephone boxes you see on postcards – they’re beautiful, historic, and absolutely charming, but not really how modern Londoners communicate. As […]