Created by Anouska Hempel, the London hotelier and internationally renowned designer, the hotel offers her style, elegance and sensational service to the well-travelled connoisseur. Blakes is now established as totally unique and has been the model for the "fashionable small hotel" in London and cities around the world. Respected for protecting the privacy of it's clients against the paparazzi, it is the London base for film stars, musicians and all the top designers, earning it's reputation as The "Couture" Hotel. * Blakes restaurant has an unrivalled reputation of its originality and contents of its superb menu. Each dish, devised by Anouska Hempel, is a skilful blend of East and West, all elegantly presented to look as good as they taste. The Chinese room and the Blake's bar adjoin the restaurant. The restaurant and Chinese room are highly sought after venues for private and corporate parties. * Blakes Chinese room sits in subterranean splendour just next to the critically acclaimed hotel restaurant. Discreetly screened off away from the hubbub. Parties of up to 36 can relax in this elegant, eclectic, ethnic hide away. * Huge windows in 007, the largest suite, a magnificent 4 poster european king sized bed, hand painted white floors, large Victorian drawing room with fireplace, bookcases, all beige and white, light and lovely with red accents. * The original double-glazed French doors are still used for the entrance. This suite connects to the delightful and delicious, light and airy room next door, again in the same tones. Blakes, is situated in the quiet residential area of South Kensington. Easily accessible by underground (South Kensington or Gloucester Road) and a short taxi ride from Harrods and Knightsbridge. A five minute walk can take you to the fashionable Brompton Cross or the Kings Road. Museums such as Victoria and Albert, Natural History and the Science Museum are only five minutes by taxi or a fifteen minute stroll. The Hotel is also close to London's famous Royal Parks with Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and The Albert Hall. Blakes offers her style, elegance and sensational service to the well-travelled connoisseur... Victoria Museum only five minutes by taxi Albert Museum only five minutes by taxi Natural History Museum only five minutes by taxi Science Museum only five minutes by taxi