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The Milestone Hotel, Kensington, is celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a diamond necklace turndown

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:11:32 +0100

This June, London will be buzzing with Jubilee fever. While the crowds will be bringing out the bunting as Britain celebrates HRH Queen Elizabeth II’s sixty years on the throne, The Milestone Hotel will be bringing out the diamonds.

The Milestone Hotel, located opposite Kensington Palace, as part of its Best of British campaign, is giving guests staying at the five-star luxury property the chance to leave with a dazzling diamond necklace. One lucky guest staying on the Jubilee weekend will find the stunning necklace in their room at evening turndown. The necklace, sourced from the prestigious Berkeley Group, an exclusive diamond membership group, is a vintage inspired diamond slide pendant with a diamond cluster centre surrounded by a diamond frame set in an 18 carat white gold detailed scrolled base.

Not only that, guests who check in throughout the month of June may be one of five further lucky visitors to find a semi-precious stone - either amethyst, green quartz, aquamarine, iolite or rock quartz - awaiting them on turndown. On departure guests will also be gifted with a beautifully wrapped commemorative book on Queen Elizabeth’s sixty year reign and a tin of Royal biscuits to take home. Plus any guests who wish to mount their new semi-precious stone on either, gold, silver, platinum or palladium, can from the 1st July until 1st October 2012, have it stamped with a special commemorative hallmark marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

To further make the Diamond Jubilee a very special occasion for Milestone guests and to celebrate the Queen’s milestone sixty year reign, guests will be treated like royalty themselves. The Diamond Jubilee package will include a champagne picnic in Kensington Gardens with gourmet goodies. Guests will stay in a luxury Deluxe King bedroom or one of The Milestones’ sumptuous suites and enjoy a delicious full English breakfast.

The full Diamond Jubilee package includes;

• Two nights accommodation in a Deluxe King bedroom or Suite
• Complimentary full English breakfast
• A Jubilee picnic in Kensington Gardens on a day of choice
• An official Jubilee commemorative gift on departure
• An optional pair of tickets to Windsor Castle (additional cost of £65) or a pair of tickets to Kensington Palace, directly opposite the hotel (additional cost of £30)

The full Diamond Jubilee package costs from £910 based on two adults sharing a Superior Double room for two nights, and runs from June 1st – June 30th 2012.

The Milestone Hotel and Louis Mariette join forces for British equestrian calendar 2012

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:01:06 +0000

As the British equestrian calendar hots up for 2012, the five-star boutique Milestone Hotel in Kensington is offering guests a spot of exclusive equestrian couture. Esteemed milliner Louis Mariette will be giving private consultations to guests staying at the luxury London property in the lead up to the highlights in Britain’s equestrian calendar, offering an exclusive opportunity to pair one of his famous headpieces with their outfits.

Louis Mariette is the designer of sensational bespoke and ready-to-wear hats, fascinators and bejewelled headpieces. His creations have been worn by an eclectic clientele such as Jerry Hall, Alek Wek, Jodie Kidd, Isabell Kristensen, Sophie Dahl, Joan Collins, Dannii Minogue, Lady Gaga and Kate Moss. He also famously made the world’s most expensive hat, the Chapeau d’Amour, in 2004 which was made with woven platinum and studded with diamonds.

The Horses, Hats & High Society packages will run throughout the most celebrated events on the summer British equestrian calendar, such as Royal Ascot (15 – 23 June), the Epsom Derby (1 and 2 June) and the Hurlingham Club Polo meets (8-10 June). As well as the consultation with Louis Mariette, the packages include tickets to the chosen meet and luxurious Bentley transfers to and from the course.

The Milestone Hotel, part of the award-winning Red Carnation Hotel Collection, is a stunning five star luxury hotel overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens and is the perfect place for race lovers to stay. Its Stables bar is named after the stables on which it was built when the hotel was a private home in the 19th Century and it boasts numerous artworks from the racing world including “The Famous Silks Chantilly” (1996) by Elie Lambert.

The Horses, Hats & High Society package includes:

• Two nights for two in a superior queen room (upgrades are available)
• English breakfast for two each day
• A bottle of Joseph Perrier Champagne in room on arrival
• A private consultation with Louis Mariette
• One lady’s hat / head piece from Louis Mariette’s ready-to-wear collection, conforming to the etiquette of the event
• Welcome cocktails for two in the Stables Bar
• Entrance tickets for two to Epsom, Ascot or Hurlingham
• Bentley transfers to and from Epsom, Ascot or Hurlingham
• Horse-riding for two in Hyde Park

With the expert advice of Louis Mariette himself, guests can choose from his Spring and Summer 2012 Ready-to-Wear collection, offering the ultimate in sophistication and style to accompany to any outfit. The package price includes an entry level hat, fascinator or bejewelled headpiece, conforming to the etiquette of the event, at a preferred rate. Other pieces, including customised ready-to-wear or fully bespoke are available, all of which are subject to additional cost and in some cases advance consultation and time for production. Consultations will take place either at The Milestone Hotel or at Louis Mariette’s design studio in nearby Chelsea.

The Horses, Hats & High Society Package starts from £2,224 based for those attending the Hurlingham Polo, from £2,616 for those attending the Epsom Derby, or from £2,755 for guests preferring to enjoy Royal Ascot. These are based on two people sharing and include VAT.

The Horses, Hats & High Society package is part of Red Carnation’s year-long Best of British campaign, a celebration of cuisine, landmark events, culture, history and heritage that make 2012 the year to enjoy all that Britain has to offer.

Learn how to give the perfect massage

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:27:40 +0000

This Valentine's Day, The Milestone Hotel is offering lovers a gift that keeps on giving!

The Milestone Hotel, Kensington's leading five-star boutique hotel, is launching a series of massage master classes with its world famous therapist Fiona Keane. Debuting for Valentine's Day, but continuing throughout the year, the massage master class will teach couples how to give the perfect head, shoulder or foot massage. What could be more romantic than being able to give your partner the ultimate relaxation therapy?

But it doesn't stop at lovers – this is a class that can be attended by pairs of friends or family members who simply want to learn how to take away the day's stresses and strains from loved ones by learning the right massage techniques.

Fiona, who counts celebrities and politicians amongst her client base, says:
"I'm constantly being asked by my clients what the secrets are to the perfect massage, or what techniques they can employ at home with the people they love. I've been doing this for over 30 years, and there is an art to it, but there are simple methods that novices can use to really make the difference".

The massage master classes will take place in the hotel's stunning Windsor suite and will be open for up to four couples to attend any one session. As well as being informative, the sessions will have a fun and relaxed feel, starting with Champagne on arrival, leading in to the class. On Valentine's Day, this will be combined with a sumptuous Valentine's dinner à deux in the fine dining restaurant Chenestons, followed by an overnight stay with romantic turndown in one of the hotel's beautifully romantic, individually decorated bedrooms or suites.

The complete Valentine's massage master class package at The Milestone Hotel includes:

A glass of Champagne on arrival followed by Fiona's massage master class
A one night stay in a beautifully appointed room or suite
A bottle of House Champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries in the room
A sumptuous romantic dinner in the fine dining Chenestons restaurant
Romantic turndown
Full English Breakfast
Single Red rose on arrival

The above package starts at £500+VAT based on two people sharing a double room.
The Valentines massage master class package is available on the evening of Tuesday 14 February. Subsequent massage master classes will take place quarterly, with the next one on Wednesday 16 May. They will come as part of a package including dinner for two at Chenestons and an overnight stay with Full English breakfast, costing £410+VAT based on two people sharing a double room.

The Milestone Hotel is a stunning boutique hotel in Kensington, offering the feeling of a country house hotel in the centre of London, with unparalleled views across to Kensington Palace and Gardens. It is a member of Red Carnation Hotels, an award-winning collection of five and four star family-run boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Geneva, Florida and South Africa. Each property has its own individual character and unique location that reflects the local environment, culture and cuisine. They all share the qualities that win Red Carnation so many prestigious awards – splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests.

For information, please visit www.milestonehotel.com and to book, please call The Milestone Hotel on 020 7917 1000

London's Milestone Hotel chosen No. 1 Small City Hotel in Europe in Travel + Leisure’s 2011 World’s Best Awards

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:11:37 +0100

One of the most sought after boutique properties in Kensington and Hyde Park, The Milestone Hotel is proud to announce that it has been 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

The Holy Grail for Insomniacs: The Milestone Hotel launches the luxurious Sound Sleep Experience

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:31:57 +0100

‘You lack the season of all natures, sleep,’ hailed Macbeth…

We’ve all had times when that perfect night’s sleep has eluded us, and it’s often away from home. Guests at London’s luxurious Milestone Hotel in Kensington need not fear as the exclusive five-star property has teamed up with leading sleep and performance specialist Tej Samani, combining London’s most comfortable beds with his tried and tested techniques, to ensure those frustrating sleepless nights are a thing of the past.

The Sound Sleep Experience package includes a one-hour tailored, private consultation with Samani, who is currently recognised as being one of the top five practitioners in the world in the emerging science of Neuro-Stratology. His programmes have helped celebrities, politicians, world-class athletes and top corporate personnel improve performance by getting the quality, natural sleep they deserve, and he now brings his unique skill set to The Milestone.

To take the sleep experience one step further, The Milestone Hotel is also offering guests the use of an Alpha Sleep Pod, which will help even the most hardened insomniac entering their dream world within minutes. Developed by Alpha Matrix Technologies, of which Samani is a co-founder, the pod is a matchbox-sized device with earphones. The team has carefully analysed the brainwave patterns of individuals who can sleep well and those who cannot. The audio frequency has been matched to the same frequency as a healthy sleeper to tackle three different sleep conundrums: falling asleep; getting back to sleep if you wake in the middle of the night and taking an energising power nap.

In addition, the package includes a relaxing treatment in The Milestone Hotel’s exclusive spa, as well as a healthy, energising breakfast and top ten tips at turndown to give the best chance of slumber.

The Milestone Hotel’s sumptuous rooms and suites are a private sanctuary in the heart of London, with custom made fabrics and furnishings, hand stitched mattresses, a wide ranging pillow menu, 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and luxurious bathrooms with candle-lit turndown.

The Sound Sleep Experience package starts at £976 per room per night, inclusive of VAT, based on two people sharing a deluxe King room. It includes:

One hour’s private consultation with Tej Samani
Relaxing treatment at The Milestone Hotel’s therapy room
Exclusive sleep gift bag (including two Alpha sleep pods, aromatherapy oils and gift book)
Ten tips at turndown for the perfect night’s sleep
One night’s accommodation for two people sharing a King room
Healthy and energising breakfast

The Milestone Hotel, overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, is consistently one of the top five star hotels in London according to TripAdvisor® and a member of Red Carnation Hotels, a private, family-run collection of four and five star boutique hotels in London, Guernsey, Dorset, Geneva, South Africa and Palm Beach. Like its twelve sister hotels, it prides itself on splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests.

For information, please visit www.milestonehotel.com and to book, please call The Milestone Hotel on 020 7917 1000

The Milestone Hotel, Welcomes the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to the neighbourhood

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:26:20 +0100

Following the official announcement that the Royal newlyweds will move to Kensington Palace later this month, the five-star boutique Milestone Hotel, which overlooks the beautiful Royal palace and gardens, is delighted to celebrate the arrival of the happy couple with the specially designed ‘William and Catherine’ cocktail.

Guests can also enjoy a taste of Royal life with the hotel’s ‘Live Like Royalty’ package, staying in suitably named rooms such as The English Rose, The Kensington Palace Studio, The Regency Suite, The Princess Suite or The Buckingham Suite and with entrance to Buckingham Palace included. Even better news is that from July, guests visiting Buckingham Palace under The Milestone’s ‘Live like Royalty’ package will be able to view the Duke and Duchess’ wedding cake and The Duchess of Cambridge’s exquisite wedding dress, which go on display for the summer season.

Created by Head Bartender Markus Rottensteiner, who is renowned for his inventive cocktails, the ‘William and Catherine’ cocktail combines the delicious flavours of Williams Pear, Williams Pear Schnapps and Champagne.

The Milestone’s ‘Live like Royalty’ package includes two nights’ accommodation in a beautifully appointed bedroom or suite overlooking the Palace, Full English breakfast, a Champagne Afternoon Tea, and two tickets to either The Queen’s Gallery or The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace. Prices for the ‘Live Like Royalty’ package start at £335 per night (excluding VAT) based on two people sharing a King room. Prices for suites such as those names above will vary and be based on the best available rate.

The Milestone Hotel is famous for its sumptuous interiors and has just unveiled its recently-refurbished master suite – The Tudor Suite. Comprising one bedroom and one sitting room, the regal Tudor Suite offers the most luxurious of stays with features such as a gold four poster bed, rich custom made ivory silk curtains and furniture and art sourced from Christies and the finest auction houses around the world.

The Milestone Hotel, directly overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, was voted one of ‘The Best Places in the World to Stay’ in 2011 by both Condé Nast Traveller and Travel and Leisure magazines, is a member of leading hotels of the world, and is consistently one of the top five star hotels in London according to TripAdvisor®. The Milestone Hotel is a member of Red Carnation Hotels, a private, family-run collection of four and five star boutique hotels in London, Guernsey, Dorset, Geneva, South Africa and Palm Beach. Like its twelve sister hotels, it prides itself on splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests.

For more information and to book, please call The Milestone on 020 7971 1000 or visit www.milestonehotel.com

Hats Away with Stephen Jones at The Milestone Hotel, Kensington

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:26:55 +0100

The Milestone Hotel, a five-star hotel in Kensington, is offering last-minute ladies a consultation at celebrated milliner Stephen Jones’ Covent Garden boutique so they can be sure to have the best-dressed heads at the sporting social event of the season.

The Royal Ascot Experience package at the exclusive London boutique hotel also includes two grandstand tickets to Royal Ascot, private Jaguar transfers to the racecourse, a three-course dinner for two at The Milestone’s fine dining restaurant Cheneston’s and a bottle of Champagne waiting on arrival. It also includes pre-dinner cocktails at the Stables Bar, which boasts numerous artworks from the racing world including “The Famous Silks Chantilly” (1996) by Elie Lambert.

For ladies that have left accessorising with the all-important hat or fascinator to the last minute, the hotel is also including private transfers to the boutique of Stephen Jones, where they can choose and purchase one of his stunning creations to match their outfit.
The Royal Ascot Experience package is available from 14 – 18 June and costs from £470 (including VAT and full English breakfast) per person, based on two people sharing a Deluxe King room. Guests can also upgrade to a Junior or Master suite.

The Milestone Hotel, overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, is consistently one of the top five star hotels in London according to TripAdvisor® and a member of Red Carnation Hotels, a private, family-run collection of four and five star boutique hotels in London, Guernsey, Dorset, Geneva, South Africa and Palm Beach. Like its twelve sister hotels, it prides itself on splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests.

Experience the Classical BRIT Awards with a luxurious package from The Milestone Hotel

Tue, 03 May 2011 17:52:25 +0100

The award-winning Milestone Hotel, Kensington, part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, is pleased to announce that it will be the official hotel of the Classical BRIT Awards 2011, which takes place at the Royal Albert Hall on May 12th. To celebrate, this Kensington Hotel is offering exclusive packages for the classical music enthusiast to attend this must-see event.

The Milestone Hotel is a five star luxury hotel renowned across the world. From the moment guests arrive they are greeted with sumptuous décor and are treated like royalty. On arrival at the hotel a bottle of Champagne will await you in the luxurious surroundings of the Deluxe King Room or Junior Suite while you get ready to attend the Awards ceremony.

As part of the exclusive Milestones package, guests will avail of the most premier seats the Royal Albert Hall has to offer, sitting in the Grand Tier Box, where they will enjoy the two-hour spectacular musical event.

The Classical BRIT Awards celebrate the best of the Classical and formal contemporary world of music and the concert offers unique live performances. This year the programme promises to be especially magical. For the very first time a full theatrical cast will perform, bringing British theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh’s Les Misérables to the stage with Blackpool born Alfie Boe in the role as Jean Valjean. Salford’s finest Russell Watson, one of the UK’s most successful tenors makes a welcome return to the event, as does Wales’ most famous mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins. Making their Classic BRIT Award debut will be Il Divo, the original and world’s most popular operatic quartet.

The London Chamber Orchestra conducted by Christopher Warren Green will accompany all performers and at the end of the evening the previous year’s success stories in classical music will be celebrated with the award of the Classic BRIT Award for Album of the Year.

This exclusive Classic BRIT Awards Package at The Milestone includes:

One night’s stay in the luxurious Deluxe King Room or Junior Suite
A bottle of house Champagne on arrival at the hotel
Two tickets to the Classical Brit Awards sitting in the Grand Tier Box
A set three-course Table D’hôte Menu in Chenestons, The Milestone’s fine dining restaurant. Dessert can be taken after the show
Full English Breakfast for two the following morning

This package is priced from £513.32 for two people sharing a Deluxe King Room and from £712.32 for two people sharing a Junior Suite. Prices are excluding VAT.

Situated in the heart of Kensington, overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, the quiet and understated elegance of The Milestone is celebrated for its style, comfort, and exalted levels of personal service. A Grade II listed showpiece of the Victorian era, now restored to its former architectural splendour, is today home to a five star hotel that 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, Chenestons fine dining restaurant, Park Lounge for traditional afternoon tea, Stables bar and fitness centre with resistance pool and spa treatment, this exquisite Kensington 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, a family run collection of boutique hotels, and a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World.

Flex Those Flower Skills at The Milestone Hotel, Kensington

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:15:21 +0100

The five-star Milestone Hotel in Kensington is offering guests the chance to celebrate the nearby RHS Chelsea Flower Show with a special package for budding florists.

Guests can seek inspiration with entrance in to the world’s most famous and glamorous flower show, then take part in two special masterclasses at The Milestone that will have them following in the footsteps of the show’s horticulture experts.

One of London’s leading floral arrangers Pascal Lavorel will lead a one hour masterclass in how to design and make a hand tied bouquet, for guests to keep or give to a loved one. In addition, The Milestone’s Executive Chef Ryan O’Flynn, who is passionate about using only the finest seasonal ingredients and sustainable produce, will demonstrate how to make a picture perfect and delicious seasonal salad, complete with edible flowers, roasted beets and a white balsamic dressing.

As part of this special Chelsea Flower Show package, guests can also enjoy a champagne afternoon tea in The Milestone’s beautiful conservatory and for garden lovers wanting to enjoy more of London’s green spaces, Kensington Palace and Gardens are just across the road.

The Milestone Hotel, which is consistently one of the top five star hotels in London according to TripAdvisor® is a member of Red Carnation Hotels, a private, family-run collection of four and five star boutique hotels in London, Guernsey, Dorset, Geneva, South Africa and Palm Beach. Like its twelve sister hotels, it prides itself on splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests.

The Chelsea Flower Show Experience is a minimum two night stay, is valid from Tuesday 24th May to Saturday 28th May, and costs £470.00 per night (excluding vat) based on two people sharing a luxurious Deluxe King Room. It includes overnight accommodation, full English breakfast on both days, two full day tickets to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the 60 minute Floral Master Class, the 45 minute Culinary Master Class and a Champagne afternoon tea for two on one afternoon of your choice.

For more information and to book for afternoon tea or an overnight stay, please visit www.milestonehotel.com