London- and New York-based collection owned and designed by Tim and Kit Kemp. Each property is designed personally by Kit Kemp; design coherence comes from a single creative voice.

What Makes Firmdale Hotels Different

Tim and Kit Kemp founded Firmdale in 1985 with Dorset Square Hotel. Kit Kemp personally designs every property; the result is a recognizable, opinionated visual signature: bold patterns, mixed prints, layered textiles, contemporary art alongside antique furniture. Properties are small (typically 50

Where most boutique collections have multiple designers behind their portfolios, Firmdale has one. The London properties (Soho, Covent Garden, Charlotte Street, Haymarket, Knightsbridge, Ham Yard, Whitby, Dorset Square) each anchor a specific London neighborhood. The Crosby Street Hotel and Whitby H

Portfolio Character

Twelve properties: eight in London plus the New York pair, with smaller country properties extending the format. Each occupies a distinct architectural envelope, but the Kit Kemp design DNA is consistent enough that the properties feel like rooms in a single extended creative project. Public spaces

Signature Service

The drawing room and afternoon tea tradition at every property. Most Firmdales have small private dining rooms that operate as neighborhood restaurants alongside guest service.

12 Properties

Destinations: London, New York.

Related Collections

Firmdale Hotels properties appear in these curated collections:

• Ultra-Luxury European Hotels & Resorts — featuring 9 Firmdale Hotels properties
• Ultra-Luxury Family Resorts & Properties — featuring 9 Firmdale Hotels properties
• Ultra-Luxury Romantic Getaways & Retreats — featuring 6 Firmdale Hotels properties
• Ultra-Luxury Wellness Sanctuaries & Retreats — featuring 6 Firmdale Hotels properties
• Ultra-Luxury Urban Hotels & City Retreats — featuring 5 Firmdale Hotels properties
• Ultra-Luxury High Privacy Retreats — featuring 3 Firmdale Hotels properties