Converted from a collection of period Victorian town houses into a stylish "couture" hotel, Blakes Hotel draws celebrities and designers to the aristocratic neighborhood of South Kensington. The hotel is easily accessible by underground and a short taxi ride from Harrods and Knightsbridge, and just a five-minute walk can take you to the fashionable Brompton Cross or Kings Road. The hotel is also close to several noted museums and London's famous Royal Parks, which include Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and The Albert Hall.