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World War II

Sloane Square's Safe Haven

During the Second World War, the hotel played an important role in London's wartime response. On the 12th of November 1940, a German bomb hit Sloane Square Underground Station, and due to the hotel's immediate proximity, the basement was transformed into an emergency triage centre to treat casualties. This demonstrated the building's adaptability during one of London's most challenging and devastating periods in history.

Although the surrounding area sustained significant bomb damage, the hotel survived and continued operating after the conflict. Its resilience reflected the broader recovery of Chelsea and Sloane Square, which gradually regained its status in post-war London. 

German bomber hovering over London, 1940

Trafalgar Square in 1941 during World War II operating as normal 

Trinity Church on Sloane Square in 1949

Piccadilly Circus during 1949

The Beatles Reign in Sloane Square

The Swinging Sixties

In the early 1960's, The Royal Court Hotel (now known as Sloane Square Hotel) gained notable fame as a preferred London base for The Beatles, who were frequent guests and stayed there multiple times between June 1962 and the summer of 1963. 

Although The Beatles' "Penny Lane" promotional film is named after a street in Liverpool, the band was reluctant to travel there. Instead, the solo scenes of John Lennon were filmed on King's Road in Chelsea on the 5th February 1967. 

Ringo posing with a fan outside The Royal Court Hotel (Sloane Square Hotel)

John Lennon on King's Road shooting his solo scene for the Penny Lane video 

Paul McCartney & George Harrison outside the hotel on the 10th February 1963

The Beatles' photo session outside the Royal Court Theatre on the 10th February 1963

The Beatles posing in the hotel during their photo shoot in 1963

Peter Llewelyn Davies

The inspiration behind Peter Pan

Another significant event in the 1960's occurred when Peter Llewelyn Davies, who was the inspiration behind J.M Barrie's Peter Pan, spent his final hours at Sloane Square Hotel before his tragic death at the nearby Sloane Square Underground Station. Peter and his three Brothers - George, John and Michael were the "Lost Boys" who inspired the writer of Peter Pan to create the world of Neverland.

Peter photographed at 20 years old in 1917

The original book "Peter and Wendy" was published in 1911

Peter's brother, Michael dressed as Peter Pan 

Sloane Square Hotel

2026 Present Day

Sloane Square Hotel is now a stylish 4-star boutique hotel with 100 bedrooms. Watch the world go by from our Lounge bay windows, or sit al fresco in the French style at Côte Brasserie. For the more adventurous, our speakeasy-style basement bar, The Knox, serves handcrafted cocktails and delicious food. For over 126 years, the hotel has retained its classic red-brick facade to preserve its 19th-century Chelsea charm. It is the perfect base for guests visiting London to discover iconic landmarks, shopping, and nearby local gems. There is always so much happening that we have a dedicated What's On Page for you to explore. Or better yet, book now and experience the Chelsea life for yourself.

 

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Côte Brasserie French inspired dining

The Knox Bar

Chelsea in Bloom "Out Of This World" Floral Display