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Beaverbrook Town House occupies a discreet and gracious position on Sloane Street, one of London's most quietly distinguished addresses, overlooking the private gardens of Cadogan Place. Family rooms are elegant and generously proportioned. Children under 12 enjoy complimentary breakfast. The adjacent Cadogan Place Gardens — a private residents' garden with lawns and tennis courts — provides a rare and tranquil outdoor space moments from the hotel. Three Underground stations (Knightsbridge, Sloane Square, South Kensington) are a short walk away, making the whole of London easily accessible. For guests travelling with elderly relatives, the Chelsea neighbourhood offers wide, well-maintained pavements and multiple step-free transport options.
The Two Room Suite combines the Royal Opera House and Old Vic suites through an internal door. Each has an open-plan bedroom with a seating area, a Super King bed and a large bathroom with both a shower and a bathtub. This gives a family two separate sleeping spaces without needing to step into the hotel corridor between rooms. Ask about this named configuration when reserving: two rooms in the same hotel are not necessarily connecting rooms.
Beaverbrook Town House is the gateway to one of London's most beautiful and exclusive neighbourhoods. Chelsea is defined by its Georgian garden squares, the boutiques of the King's Road, and the museums and parks of South Kensington just minutes away. Sloane Street connects Knightsbridge to Sloane Square, meaning Harrods, Harvey Nichols, and the Saatchi Gallery at Duke of York Square are all within easy reach. The embankment along the Thames at Chelsea is a lovely family walk. The atmosphere is calm, considered, and elegantly residential.
Natural History Museum — South Kensington, 12-min walk. Free entry. World-class. Dinosaur skeletons, the Darwin Centre, a giant blue whale. All ages. Science Museum — Adjacent to the Natural History Museum. Interactive galleries. Free entry. Ages 5+. Victoria & Albert Museum — South Kensington, 15-min walk. Regular family trails and making activities. Free entry. Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens — 15-min walk. Diana Memorial Playground (ages 3–12), the Serpentine, pedalo hire, open-air swimming at the Lido. Harrods — Knightsbridge, 8-min walk. The toy department and food halls are experiences in themselves for children. Saatchi Gallery — Duke of York Square, 8-min walk. Free entry. Contemporary art that often engages teenagers and older children. The Royal Hospital Chelsea — 12-min walk. The Chelsea Pensioners museum is charming and child-friendly. Free. Chelsea Physic Garden — Royal Hospital Road, 15-min walk. A magical walled garden with a genuine sense of discovery. Ages 6+. Battersea Power Station — 20-min walk or short taxi. Shopping, restaurants, and the cable car crossing provide an exciting family outing. Cadogan Place Gardens — Private garden adjacent to the hotel. Perfect for toddlers needing outdoor time with no crowds. Chelsea Embankment — A flat, pram-friendly river walk along the Thames. Stays sitters are happy to accompany children on escorted visits to any of the above.
Chelsea and Knightsbridge are among London's most dog-friendly neighbourhoods. Hyde Park is minutes away with extensive off-lead areas and multiple dog-welcoming cafés. Battersea Park (across the river) is a beloved dog-walking destination with a boating lake and riverside paths. The Builders Arms on Britten Street and The Pig's Ear on Old Church Street are both popular Chelsea dog-friendly pubs. King's Road has several dog-welcoming cafés. Stays provides professional dog-sitting and dog-walking for Beaverbrook Town House guests, covering Hyde Park, Battersea Park, and the Chelsea area.
Sloane Square station (5-min walk) provides access to the District and Circle lines. South Kensington station (15-min walk) is step-free and serves the V&A, Natural History Museum, and Science Museum, all of which are fully accessible with lifts and comprehensive facilities for visitors with limited mobility. Hyde Park's main paths are entirely level and wheelchair-navigable. The Chelsea Embankment walk is flat and scenic. Battersea Power Station is fully step-free throughout. Stays provides companion carer and elderly care professionals for Beaverbrook Town House guests. Whether your relative needs gentle company, practical daily assistance, or an escort to local attractions, we arrange everything with care.
Chelsea and Knightsbridge host some of London's most coveted tables. A Stays professional at the hotel means evenings like these are entirely yours.
Bluebird Café — King's Road, 8-min walk. Elegant all-day dining in a beautiful King's Road landmark. £££ Ottolenghi, Notting Hill — 20-min taxi. Colourful, child-friendly Middle Eastern dishes. £££ The Botanist, Sloane Square — 8-min walk. Classic British brasserie; welcoming to families. £££ Tom's Kitchen, Chelsea — 12-min walk. Tom Aikens' relaxed all-day dining. Excellent for families. £££
Gordon Ramsay, Royal Hospital Road — 12-min walk. Three Michelin stars. Rabbit — King's Road. Modern British seasonal cooking; intimate and excellent. Marcus at The Berkeley — Knightsbridge (15-min walk). Marcus Wareing. Two Michelin stars. Zuma — Knightsbridge (10-min walk). Japanese robata and sushi in a stunning setting. The Fuji Grill at Beaverbrook Town House — On-site. Indulgent omakase and Japanese grill for special evenings. £££££
Can I get a babysitter at Beaverbrook Townhouse?
Yes. Stays provides professional, individually insured childcare for guests. Book via staysgroup.co.uk or contact us directly.
Are sitters permitted in the hotel room?
Yes. All Stays professionals are vetted, insured, and experienced in hotel in-suite childcare.
What qualifications do your sitters hold?
All are practising nannies, nursery nurses, teachers, or hospital play workers, with Paediatric First Aid and enhanced DBS.
Can you find a French, Spanish or Arabic-speaking nanny?
Yes. We have nannies who collectively speak over 30 languages. Let us know of any language preference when you're submitting your enquiry.
How much notice is needed?
From weeks ahead to same-day. Earlier notice ensures the best match but we can provide a sitter in as little as 2 hours.
Do you offer overnight babysitting at Beaverbrook Townhouse?
Yes we definitely have overnight babysitting. Enquire at the time of booking.
Can Stays look after my dog too?
Yes. As long as Beaverbrook Town House allows dogs, we provide dog-sitting and dog-walking throughout Chelsea, Hyde Park, and Battersea.