Recalling the mischievous and convivial spirit of Chelsea in its heyday is Sloane Place, which officially opens its doors this September. The hotel is the sister of the 99-year-old Sloane Club next door. With a decadent history, the hotel stands today as its own bright and contemporary space with the design overseen by JSJ Design.
Located in an iconic five-storey Victorian red brick building typical of Lower Sloane Street, Sloane Place has the air of continental Europe. Outdoor tables are perfectly positioned to people watch whilst enjoying a lazy brunch, or a bottle of rose with friends.
Stepping inside, a ground floor restaurant opens into a buzzy café/bar during the day where locals come for a croissant and coffee in the morning and a light lunch later on. It has already become a go-to local’s spot for weekend brunch, with the pancakes winning especially rave reviews. Teal and navy-blue furnishings, parquet flooring and bistro tables create a warm, fun space flooded with light from floor to ceiling windows facing the street. When evening descends, the lights dim and the restaurant is transformed into a sophisticated dining destination to enjoy a delicious and unpretentious dinner.
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The menus are created by Executive Chef, Bernhard Mayer (formerly of The Savoy and Four Seasons, Park Lane) and Head Chef, Maryono Maryono. The duo combine their European and South-East Asian heritage and experience into signature dishes such as their Lobster & Prawn burger, Rose County beef tataki and bao buns. The Sloane Place mixologists have created a mouth-watering cocktail list to match the exciting fusion dishes on the menu.
Cocktail in hand, head downstairs to the Hideaway, an art deco basement bar, where there are plenty of corners to while away an evening with a group of friends or a lover.
From 30th September, The Hideaway will host bi-weekly live music evenings offering an intimate, fun space with great drinks, snacks, and atmosphere – the perfect antidote to post-lockdown living. Sloane Place also boasts a Roof Terrace as a third foodie spot to venture onto whatever the weather as it has been set up to be enjoyed in all seasons.
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After wining and dining, there is no cosier spot to retire to than Sloane Place’s bedrooms feature soothing dark blue and mustard soft furnishings and silvery grey walls. With five room categories from Cosy to Suite and prices starting from £200, guests can expect a luxurious stay in the heart of Chelsea at an accessible price point.
The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Sloane Square Station, and minutes walk from cultural institutions such as the Saatchi Gallery, the Royal Court, and the lively King’s Road. Sloane Place is a welcoming new destination for out of towners and Londoners alike where there’s always a reason to return, whether for a night’s stay, a weekend brunch, or an evening at the bar.
Nightly rates start from £200 on a B&B basis and can be booked direct via their website. www.sloaneplace.com
