Blakes Hotel
Blakes Hotel is a 5-star hotel in London, and considered one of the world's first boutique hotels. It is at 33 Roland Gardens in South Kensington. It was established by London hotelier and designer Anouska Hempel, and contains eclectic artifacts collected by Hempel during her international travels. Known for protecting its clients's privacy from the paparazzi, it often accommodates celebrities. Regular guests have included Princess Margaret; Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Lindsay Lohan; and supermodel Kate Moss..
Blakes Hotel | |
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Blakes Hotel in Kensington undergoing renovations in 2021 | |
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Location | 33 Roland Gardens, South Kensington, London, England |
Coordinates | 51°29′21.08″N 0°10′49.12″W |
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Number of rooms | 45 |
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www.blakeshotels.com |
The hotel is also home to a Mediterranean-style restaurant and an exclusive lounge named Blakes Below, which debuted in 2016.
The film was mentioned as a plot point in Sofia Coppola's 2020 film On the Rocks.