Recalling Chelsea’s mischievous and convivial spirit in its heyday is Sloane Place will be officially opening its doors this September. The hotel is the sister of the 99-year-old Sloane Club next door and boasts a rich history with its own bright and contemporary space.
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.
The menus are created by Executive Chef Bernhard Mayer (formerly of The Savoy and Four Seasons, Park Lane) and Head Chef Maryono. The duo combines 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 mouthwatering cocktail list to match the exciting fusion dishes on the menu.
With a cocktail in hand, head downstairs to the Hideaway (main image), 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.
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.
Founded originally in 1922 by Princess Helena, Queen Victoria’s daughter, The Sloane Club was opened as the Service Women’s Club exclusively for women in the forces. With gentlemen not allowed entry until the 1960s, The Sloane Club was ahead of its time in honouring spaces for empowered women. Sloane Place carries the baton of this heritage by being a new space exuding bonhomie for people to meet and come together with a shared attitude of embracing life in all its glory.
September events to delight and dazzle
- Each year, the merchants of Chelsea battle it out to win the crowning title of Chelsea in Bloom, the floral art extravaganza taking place from 20 – 25 September and sees shop fronts metamorphosing into works of art made of flowers. Sloane Place will be unveiling its creation in time for the annual competition.
- During the lockdown, Chakan, a home delivery concept, was conceived by Chefs Bernhard and Maryono, with the desire to recreate the fresh, vibrant and complex taste of Asian cuisine to be enjoyed at home that can be ordered and delivered to locals. They have had so much fun doing it that for one night on 16th September, Sloane Place is launching a Chakan takeover night in their restaurant, serving up mouthwatering, fresh dishes.
- Please take a deep breath and soak it all in; on 30th September, music evenings will take place every Thursday on a fortnightly basis in The Hideaway.
Nightly rates at Sloan Place start from £200 on a B&B basis. For more information, visit www.sloaneplace.com.
Address:
62 Lower Sloane Street,
Chelsea,
London
SW1W 8BP
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