Look The Other Way

Discover an entirely new way of staying in London this summer, at The Other House South Kensington

London has long been a favourite summer destination for GCC residents looking to escape the heat while indulging in luxury retail, world-class dining, and the unmistakeable energy of a London summer.

For travellers wishing to immerse themselves in an unrivalled London lifestyle – whether it’s for a long weekend or the whole summer season – The Other House South Kensington promises a home-away-from-home experience in the heart of the city’s most exclusive neighbourhood.

A first of its kind for the UK, The Other House concept has been shaped through a residential lens rather than a conventional hotel approach. It offers something completely unique for those wanting to live like a local, to feel it is their ‘other house’, whatever the length of stay – be it a day, a month or a year. Pioneers in the art of combining the comforts of home with the pampering of a private club and the luxury amenities of a hotel, The Other House South Kensington is now welcoming guests into its latest collection of Club Flats, the new premium Club Combos. Ranging from studio-style flats to three bedrooms, these chic urban retreats are now available to book for the summer break.

Perfect for larger groups and GCC families, the Club Combos comfortably accommodate four to

10 people. Guests have the option to interconnect two, three or four Club Flats all behind a single front door or around a private internal courtyard, which acts as the ultimate majlis. Featuring discrete private flats that open onto communal living spaces, these exceptional residences allow guests to reconnect – and disconnect – as they wish, making them ideal for multi-generational family stays. For special occasions, the Courtyard Combos comprise five private flats, sleeping 10 guests in total. These feature-packed abodes are centred around a leafy two-storey courtyard with a glass-covered atrium, providing the perfect place to celebrate and collaborate in a stylish alfresco-style setting – no matter the London weather.

The founder of The Other House, Naomi Heaton, worked closely with the award-winning London-based Bergman Design House to bring her bold vision to life. Located off corridors with alternating designs and colours to create a changing ‘streetscape’, the Club Flats are all named after famous local residents so each has its own unique ‘address’. Featuring a sitting room, kitchenette, bedroom and elegant shower room, these eclectic spaces are saturated with rich colours – think teal blue, deep green and oxblood red – layered with velvets, British tweed and bold botanical prints. Laser-cut metal screens with a burnished gold and brass effect feature as striking yet functional artworks, separating the bedroom and the sitting room.

The property boasts over 200 Club Flats, private meeting and dining rooms, and elegant event spaces. Open to residents and local members, its Private Club includes two bars, a screening room and an extensive wellness offering, including a vitality pool, state-of-the-art gym and wellbeing studio. A destination in its own right, The Other House also plays host to all-day dining at The Other Kitchen café; intimate hang-out spot The Library; and destination cocktail bar The Owl and Monkey, which are all open to guests and members for a dynamic day-to-night atmosphere.

The Other House has been recognised as Global and Regional Sector Leaders for Sustainability by GRESB Real Estate Assessment 2022. Its commitment to having a positive environmental impact begins by refurbishing and repurposing historic buildings, and then renovating them in the most sustainable way possible. Sustainability informs every operational decision, from using eco-conscious materials, British-made fabrics and furniture, to carrying out lifecycle assessments, using electricity rather than gas, and serving sustainable food and drink from low-waste kitchens.

What’s more, The Other House empowers its residents to choose if they want to be part of this journey, whether by monitoring the building’s energy consumption or by deciding how much housekeeping they want.

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