Chelsea's central location, smart restaurants and nightlife, and legendary designer shopping have long made it a favourite with the rich and famous. Booking a hotel here can often come with an unsurprisingly hefty price tag, however, our hotel experts have scoured the area to find the best hotels in Chelsea that are both chic and stylish - yes also affordable. Ranging from down-right luxurious stays brimming with old-world grandeur to chic little boutiques. Scan through our list to get booking your next trip.

For a luxury Stay

  • Located just behind Sloane Square, 11 Cadogan Gardens is a luxury boutique hotel in London part of Relais & Châteaux. Eclectic style with lavish interiors and comfortable rooms including a library, drawing room and terrace. Elegant and calm, this luxury gem is brilliantly positioned.

For a boutique

  • Sydney House Hotel is a pretty and chic little grade II listed townhouse. Compact, modern rooms are offered at attractively affordable prices and prime positioning for Chelsea shopping. Breakfast only restaurant, however, there are plenty to try nearby.

For a touch of grandeur

San Domenico House

  • San Domenico House is a flamboyant, Italian-family-owned small hotel. Over the top rooms and suites feature four-poster canopied beds, panelled walls and velvet galore. Book one with a terrace for your own room with a view. Perfect for an indulgent city break.

Still not sure which to book?

The Best Hotels in Chelsea

Sydney House Chelsea

London (Chelsea)

A pretty and chic little grade II listed townhouse in the popular residential borough of South Kensington. Compact, modern rooms at attractively affordable prices and prime positioning for Chelsea shopping. Breakfast only restaurant, however there are plenty to try nearby.

  • Local exploring - Outstanding location, within walking distance of several tube stops, plus a multitiude of major sights and museums.
  • Romantic Break - Choose the romantic 'Top Room' with private rooftop garden, chic interiors and sweeping views of the city.
  • Great walks - Spend a lazy afternoon in nearby Hyde Park or Kensington Gardens, ideal locations for walking and picnics.
  • Restrictions on children - Children cannot be accommodated at this hotel.
from $189 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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11 Cadogan Gardens

London (Chelsea)

Located just behind Sloane Square, 11 Cadogan Gardens is a luxury boutique hotel in London part of Relais & Châteaux. Eclectic style with lavish interiors and comfortable rooms including a library, drawing room and terrace. Elegant and calm, this luxury gem is brilliantly positioned.

  • Romantic Break
  • Local exploring
  • Sights nearby - Within walking distance of Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament.
  • Opulent
from $368 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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San Domenico House

London (Chelsea)

Flamboyant, Italian-family-owned London guesthouse close to Chelsea hotspots. Over the top rooms and suites feature four poster canopied beds, panelled walls and velvet galore. Book one with a terrace for your own room with a view. Perfect for an indulgent city break in the heart of London.

  • Romantic Break
  • Sights nearby - South Kensington's Museums are close by. Minutes from Sloane Square.
  • Four poster beds -
  • Opulent
from $323 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Check availability on Expedia

Written by Katie Harris

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