Lady’s Review of The Capital Hotel in London

I haven’t traveled much this month. With the exception of short trips to Belfast and the New Forest, I’ve stayed in London. Given I’m usually on the move, cabin fever set in last week. Then I got invited to spend a night at The Capital Hotel in London, and I welcomed the opportunity to staycation in Knightsbridge.

The Capital Hotel in London

The Capital Hotel in London is a five-star townhouse hotel located right around the corner from Harrods on quiet Basil Street. When I arrived, I was greeted by the staff and shown to my complimentary room on the 6th floor.

The Capital Hotel Suites

The junior suite was made up of what used to be a single room and a double room. It had a bedroom, bathroom, sitting room, and washroom.

The bathroom had unique amenities, with a range of both Kiehl’s and Bulgari toiletries. It was a nice touch. 

The only thing I would’ve changed was the shower curtain, which didn’t extend far enough in either direction to prevent water from getting on the floor.

The decor of the suite was classic, with lots of antique furnishings and dark woods. Modern throw pillows added a splash of vibrant color, as did an array of books and magazines.

The Capital Hotel

After I settled into my room, I got a tour of The Capital Hotel in London with one of the managers.

She showed me a few more of the guest rooms, the award-winning restaurant, the bar, the afternoon tea area, and two meeting rooms.

The hotel had an intimate feel that was fitting for a family-run establishment.

Local Area in Knightsbridge

Outside The Capital Hotel in London, I spent some time walking around Knightsbridge. I’ve always loved the neighborhood’s beautiful buildings, their bright brick facades lighting up in the sunshine.

While most people stick to the shopping areas around Sloane Street and Brompton Road, I prefer exploring the quiet squares and gardens away from the retail bustle.

But even I enjoy shopping in Knightsbridge sometimes. It’s hard not to when you’re surrounded by stores like Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

I couldn’t resist a trip to the Harrods Food Halls during my stay at The Capital Hotel, and I was tempted by some amazing culinary treats during the last day of their big winter sale.

The Restaurant at The Capital

The real foodie event of my staycation in London was in the hotel itself, though. I was invited to have a complimentary dinner with a friend at The Restaurant at The Capital, which has won many accolades.

I was excited to try the chef’s cuisine in the intimate dining room on the ground floor of The Capital Hotel in London.

Our meal started with amuse bouches of polenta, tomato marmalade, and goat cheese. They were delicious previews of the goodness to come.

My friend ordered a starter of duck foie gras ravioli with leeks and black truffle.

I had hand-dived scallops with black pudding, celeriac puree, frisee, and bacon crisps. It was a richly divine blend of flavors.

Our mains consisted of venison medallions with red wine poached pears, glazed baby carrots, and parsnip puree, and a Dover sole fillet with girolles, lardons, button onions, Jerusalem artichokes, and red wine sauce.

I was a bit nervous to order the sole, as I’ve only ever had the fish served simply with butter. But The Restaurant at The Capital’s preparation was excellent.

The flavors blended well and complimented one another throughout each bite.

The mains were followed by pre-desserts of yuzu cream and mandarin jelly. They were refreshing and light, and just what we needed.

We were nearing the end of our bottle of Gamay Levin, VDP du Jardin de la France by the time we looked at the dessert menus.

I solved that problem by ordering the frozen Tainori chocolate parfait with a praline biscuit and caramelized walnut, which was served with a glass of Constantia wine.

It was decadent and smooth, and my only complaint was that the dish was too big to finish.

My friend’s caramelized pineapple with vanilla cream and hibiscus sorbet was equally large and just as good.

After dessert the petit fours arrived, and the two of us finished dinner feeling like we needed a walk.

My postprandial stroll consisted of the few steps from the restaurant to the elevator, and then from the hallway to my room, where I fell asleep dreaming of scallops, truffles, and chocolate.

Breakfast at The Capital Hotel

The next morning I was up early to try more of The Restaurant at The Capital’s cuisine, this time in the form of a big breakfast.

There was a healthy buffet set up in the room, but I couldn’t resist ordering poached eggs with bacon to go along with the basket of fluffy croissants and pastry rolls on my table.

The Capital Hotel in London

After eating so much good food, I felt like I needed to walk a million miles to burn off all the calories. As I left The Capital Hotel in London, I considered heading home on foot.

Tomorrow I head to Brighton for two days, and I should probably walk there too.

And with my travel schedule picking up next month, there’s no shortage of trips I could use to work up an appetite for another great meal. Or I could just stay in London and staycation at The Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge again.

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