Kensington, London
Nell Gwynn Chelsea Apartments
From £198/night Get the direct rate
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| Area | Kensington |
|---|---|
| Address | Sloane Ave, London SW3 3DJ, UK |
| Rates | From £198/night |
| Apartment types | Studio, 1 bed, 2 bed, 3 bed |
| Nearest stations | South Kensington (9 min walk), Sloane Square (11 min walk), Knightsbridge (18 min walk) |
Nell Gwynn House is an art deco apartment block on Sloane Avenue that has stood as a Chelsea landmark for more than 80 years. Its serviced studios and one and two-bedroom apartments suit anyone planning a stay of a few nights up to three months.
The apartments
Choose from studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, each with a fully equipped kitchen, modern decor and bright living space. Stays run from three to 90 nights, so the building works as well for a short trip as for a longer spell in London.
Every apartment has free fast Wi-Fi and a smart TV. A welcome pack with toiletries, tea and coffee is waiting on arrival, and linen and towels are changed weekly.
The choice of layouts makes the building flexible. A studio works well for one person on a work trip, while the two-bedroom apartments give a family or two colleagues their own rooms and a shared kitchen.
The building and service
The porter's desk is staffed around the clock. The team takes in parcels and food deliveries, so online orders are not a problem even when you are out all day.
The block has lifts, CCTV and weekly maid service. It is a large, well-known building with the practical backing of a full-time front desk rather than a small private let.
Living on Sloane Avenue
Sloane Avenue runs through the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, close to the Knightsbridge shops and the South Kensington museums. Hyde Park is within easy reach for walks and running.
The West End is a short journey away, with Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden and the theatres of Shaftesbury Avenue all easy to get to for an evening out.
Features & amenities
Services and facilities at Nell Gwynn House include:
- 24hr Reception
- CCTV
- Dryer
- Elevator
- Free Wifi
- Maid Service (weekly)
Location: Kensington
Nell Gwynn Chelsea Apartments sits in Kensington, Sloane Ave, London SW3 3DJ, UK. The nearest stations are South Kensington (9 min walk), Sloane Square (11 min walk), Knightsbridge (18 min walk). Within easy reach: Kensington Gardens, the V&A, the Natural History Museum, the Royal Albert Hall.
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Nearest stations
Calculated Straight-line distance from the postcode centroid of SW3 3DJ to NaPTAN station access points; walking time estimated at 80 m/min with a 1.25 route factor.
| Station | Type | Distance | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kensington | Underground | 580 m | ~9 min walk |
| Sloane Square | Underground | 688 m | ~11 min walk |
| Knightsbridge | Underground | 1,124 m | ~18 min walk |
Eating out nearby
62 restaurants, cafés and bars within 400 m, 51 of them rated 5 (“very good”) for food hygiene.
Official fact Food Standards Agency food hygiene ratings. Food hygiene data checked 23 September 2026. Ratings measure hygiene, not food quality.
| Closest | Hygiene rating | Inspected | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Life Eatery | 5 | 2025-08-22 | 71 m |
| Gaucho & Galante (Bar) | 5 | 2026-01-20 | 80 m |
| Barts | 5 | 2025-03-14 | 80 m |
| Indian Panorama | 5 | 2026-04-24 | 85 m |
| KXGYMUK | 5 | 2025-08-19 | 92 m |
| Elystan Street | 4 | 2025-08-22 | 126 m |
Tube and rail lines nearby
| Station | Lines | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Kensington | Circle, District, Piccadilly | 580 m |
| Sloane Square | Circle, District | 688 m |
| Knightsbridge | Piccadilly | 1,124 m |
| Gloucester Road | Circle, District, Piccadilly | 1,155 m |
Official fact Transport for London StopPoint data (Powered by TfL Open Data); straight-line distance from the postcode centroid.
Santander Cycles
8 docking stations within 500 m; the nearest is Sloane Avenue, Knightsbridge, 152 m away.
Official fact TfL BikePoint data (Powered by TfL Open Data).
Heritage and setting
This address is not inside a designated conservation area. There are 3 listed buildings within 250 m.
- The Gateways (Grade II), 149 m
- Michelin House The Main Part Facing The Fulham Road (Grade II), 204 m
- Shuckburgh Arms Public House (Grade II), 227 m
Official fact Planning Data (planning.data.gov.uk): conservation areas and listed buildings (Historic England). Point-in-polygon test on the postcode centroid.
Parks and museums nearby
- Parks: St Luke's Gardens (357 m), Royal Avenue (453 m), Dovehouse Green (580 m)
- Museums: Victoria and Albert Museum (657 m), RIBA Architecture Study Rooms (751 m), National Army Museum (786 m)
Calculated Straight-line distances. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence (ODbL).
Theatres nearby
2 theatres and concert halls within 800 m.
| Venue | Distance | Performances listed |
|---|---|---|
| Cadogan Hall | 652 m | 668 upcoming |
| Royal Court Theatre | 691 m | 154 upcoming |
| Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall | 1,093 m | — |
| Drayton Arms Theatre | 1,194 m | — |
| Royal Albert Hall | 1,242 m | — |
Calculated Venues tagged as theatres or concert halls in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); performance counts from venue box-office listings where we track the venue, 23 September 2026.
The neighbourhood in numbers
This residence falls in the Brompton neighbourhood (Kensington and Chelsea).
| Residents | 5,974 |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,047 |
| Density | 12,973 people per km² |
| Homes that are flats | 74% |
| Households renting privately | 40% |
| Households without a car | 64% |
Official fact ONS Census 2021, middle layer super output area E02000590.
Local property market
Homes sold in the SW3 postcode district in 2025: 296 sales, median £1,500,000 (middle half £780,000–£3,100,000). In 2019 the median was £1,665,000.
Calculated From HM Land Registry Price Paid Data; district medians are not valuations of this building.
