"Dramatic, bold and eclectic decor."

"Actress Anouska Hempel's opulent and highly individual creation is one of London's best small hotels." Full review

"Recently refurbished Blakes oozes panache: five Victorian houses cobbled into one hotel and incomparably designed by Anouska Hempel." Full review

"Each room is in a different style, with influences from Italy, India, Turkey and China." Full review

"Very trendy and up-to-the-minute hotel which is popular with theatrical and media folk. Cosmopolitan, tolerant, laid-back in style. 51 rooms."

"Fans of minimalism steer clear of this one. But lovers of the weird and wonderful --- welcome!"

"Situated a stone’s throw from Regent’s Park in South Kensington, Blakes Hotel has attracted an A-List of celebrities since its 1981 opening." Full review

"The Blakes Hotel is a five-pearl boutique property designed by actress-turned-designer Anouska Hempel." Full review

"For a while, Blakes was GP’s home-away-from-home in London." Full review

"It’s all about modern decadence at Anouska Hempel’s Blakes hotel in South Kensington, one of London’s (and the world’s) first boutique luxury hotels." Full review