10-12 Bina Gardens, S Kensington, London SW5 0LA

Elegant London hotel, The Cranley offers a graceful aesthetic; rooms are coloured by a Regency palette in striking combinations of Chinese blue, mustard, plum and stone with Farrow and Ball paints, beds are handcrafted and cosseting, covered in handstitched Irish linens and wools. Antique mahogany furniture, period oil paintings and brass fittings complete the design. All rooms offer the most up-to-date technology. Service is sophisticated yet unobtrusive.

The Cranley is a four star townhouse hotel with just 38 rooms, a refreshing alternative to the larger hotels.  The Cranley sets out to bring together the best of established tradition and modern technology.  The Cranley provides rooms & suites with an exceptional English environment conjuring up images of a bygone era of luxury. The antiques, stylish decor and delicate period details of The Cranley will captivate the most discerning guest.  A new meeting room is also available.

Tradition for those who appreciate the luxury of antiques in a period setting, and technology for the modern business and leisure traveler:  air-conditioning, voice mail, and ISDN lines.  Some rooms have wonderful four poster beds whilst the majority are furnished with the equally dramatic half-tester canopied beds with the most comfortable mattresses you will ever sleep on.

Laptop computer & internet access are available for 10 GBP per day. If you bring your own laptop computer the connection fee is still 10 GBP per day. Passes are available to the David Lloyd Club with full workout & spa facilities for 12 GBP per day. David Lloyd's is located on Cromwell Road about a 5 minute walk away.

Guest Services

**MEETING FACILITIES**

The newly refurbished Penthouse Meeting Room (30 Squre meters) is situated on the top floor and can accommodate meetings of up to 12 delegates. It has the comfort of natural daylight (2 oversized windows), air conditioning and direct access to a boutique private terrace. The room is equipped with free high-speed internet access via broadband and wi-fi.

The Interview Room (15 Sq. Meters) is adjacent to the meeting room and is ideal for interviews or as a breakout room and can accommodate meetings of up to 4 delegates.
• Both rooms have natural light and are extremely quiet.
• Fully air-conditioned with individually controllable temperature.
• Flipcharts, direct phone connection and Audio Visual equipment are available.
• Complimentary high-speed Internet access (via broadband and wi-fi) in both rooms.
• Interconnecting rooms, cloakroom and en suite WC.
• Secretarial service (fax, photocopying, etc.) also available on request.

Meeting Room Hire 8:00am – 6:00pm includes complimentary mineral water and sweets / mints throughout the day. Meeting Room can be rented for 1/2 day up to 5 hours also. Also ask about catered lunch rates as well.

Trip Advisor lists The Cranley as #1 out of 1078 London Hotels!

Winner: 'Most Excellent City Hotel 2006' Johansens

Comments from past clients:

"Just heard back from my clients that they really liked the Cranley Hotel." (travel agent, 7/11)

"For quite some time I wanted to write to you to let you know how happy we were with our stay at the Cranley Hotel in London, beginning in July of this year, which we booked through you.  The staff is very attentive and helpful.   It is the second time that we stayed there, and we will go back again when we travel to England the next time."    11/2010

"While I am dreamily perusing your November newsletter, I am reminded to let you know how much we enjoyed the Cranley in South Kensington early last summer.  We have stayed in that area at two or three other places and liked both the location (quiet) and accommodating staff at the Cranley.  Thank you!"  (11/2010)

"Ten Thousand thank-yous for introducing me to The Cranley in London.  It was absolutely perfect and will always be my first choice among London hotels."

"...perfection....The best....staff so attentive and nice, red carpet treatment"

"On behalf of my wife and myself, I wanted to express my sincere appreciation to you and The Cranley Hotel.  The beautiful room we were in was perfect and Moe was a delight, was always very helpful, and a 5 star gem!  I am deeply appreciative of your extra effort to make our vacation special."

"We loved The Cranley, what a neat location with all of the neighborhood places and bistros.  The staff made us feel right at home!"

"We cannot begin to tell you how pleased we were with our accommodations.  The staff was most gracious and pleasing, the front desk was a very lively and happy place- not the usual polite but stiff treatment of most concierges."

"A lovely stay at The Cranley, it is so charming and the location is terrific!   Everything is literally around the corner."

"The Cranley Hotel was wonderful as well as your expert care of all details of which made everything so easy!  The hotel is so accessible to the Picadilly Line which is filled with enticing places to pick up some fresh fruit or a full meal.  The Cranley staff are very cordial."  

"...what a magnificent time my family and I had at the Cranley...the apartment suite was unbelievable swell....we took lots of pictures for our scrapbook."

"... stayed at the Cranley last week and loved it.  Thank you so much...."

"...I would like to put in a very positive letter about The Cranley.  I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is one of the most charming hotels I've ever stayed at. The location is ideal. It is right near Gloucester Rd. tube station, a laundry mat, dry cleaner, restaurants, etc. The rooms are large and beautiful. The staff has been very kind and helpful. They seem genuinely interested in you which gives the place a very mom and pop bed and breakfast feel. Breakfast is served to you in your room in the morning (and is excellent). I would highly recommend The Cranley to any and anyone else who might be traveling to London.   Thank you all for your help.

"I had to trust Bonnie's suggestion that the Cranley and it's staff would eradicate my concerns.  And she was right. The room was beautiful. It was perfect.  I am deeply appreciative of the professional and responsive way you dealt with a difficult situation.  You made the extra effort to make our vacation special.  I now realize your knowledge of London mad an important contribution to our week there."

"It far surpassed my expectations."

" We recently spent four days in London and the Cranley and I want you to know that it was a great experience.  The hotel definitely lived up to your recommendation.  The staff was very helpful, the room was beautiful and the location perfect.  Thanks so much for the recommendation and help.  We look forward to working with you in the future."

"We can't say enough great things about the Cranley (we landed two hours after the terrorist attack-July 12th). The rooms were wonderful, the breakfast, and the concierge's recommendations. We took the concierge to dinner, we liked him that much!"

"The Cranley Hotel was gorgeous and smack bank in the middle of everything that we needed. Thank you so much for arranging the upgrade too! That really was very kind of you indeed." 3/09

"Our hotel was AWESOME! They upgraded us to a suite (#508) and it had a huge bed, a sitting area, office area, huge bathroom with heated floors, double sink and a heated towel rack. Oh, we also had a private patio area.  The staff is super friendly and the hotel is really pretty." 10-09 

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CRANLEY INTERCONNECTING SUITES - There are 3 of these suites that can be interconnected for families.

The four-poster king bedroom with bath and shower, large sitting area for this room alone or can be connected to a standard twin rooom..                       

For more information or to schedule your stay please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
801 Monroe NW, Suite 104
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com

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