The Ampersand is a luxury 5 star hotel that combines contemporary design with the historical architecture of the 19th century building. The hotel is located within walking distance of symbolic sights such as the Natural History Museum, the VandA Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. South Kensington underground station is just a minute's walk away, providing easy access to the West End. The hotel's guest rooms are inspired by astronomy, music, geometry, ornithology and botany. They are intimate, luxurious and comfortable. The dining experience in the Ampersand is sophisticated yet relaxed. Afternoon Tea, Mediterranean cuisine and fine wines are all on offer at the hotel, adding the finishing touches to a truly luxurious stay. It has been inspired by those great Victorian values of discovery and wonder - and given them a modern, whimsical twist. The result: a cosmopolitan, 111-room luxury boutique, delivering 21st-century comfort.