Nandine

A shop & a cafe in a rustic-style venue offering charcuterie & an extensive wine list.

Posh 19th-century hotel featuring luxurious rooms & suites, plus fine dining, a bar & a swanky spa. In a Victorian building dating from 1883, this upscale hotel opposite Kensington Gardens is less than a mile from Notting Hill Gate tube station and 2 miles from Buckingham Palace. Featuring antique furnishings, the refined, individually decorated rooms have Wi-Fi, TVs and minibars. Suites add balconies, living areas or separate living rooms, and/or views of Kensington Gardens. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include an elegant restaurant, a conservatory serving brunch and tea, and a polished bar with leather seats and wood-panelled walls. There’s also a gym, an indoor pool and a luxe spa. Breakfast is available.

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