Celebrating 150 years, The Bailey’s stands as one of London’s beloved and long-lasting hospitality landmarks, marking a remarkable milestone in its rich history

The hotel that first welcomed Victorian society in 1876 marks 150 years as a landmark of London hospitality, with a season of celebration for guests and loyalty members alike

The Bailey’s Hotel London, a Grade II-listed Victorian townhouse founded by Sir James Bailey in 1876, marks its 150th anniversary this year with a season of celebration. For a century and a half, The Bailey’s has stood among Kensington’s most recognisable landmarks, blending British grandeur with an unexpected Singaporean influence to become one of London’s enduring hospitality icons and a flagship of the Millennium Hotels & Resorts portfolio.

Set moments from landmarks including the V&A and the Natural History Museum, the hotel retains many of its original Victorian features, including its grand five-storey staircase and stained-glass windows, preserved through an £8 million restoration. The Bailey’s carries a rich Victorian-era legacy and was among the first London hotels to adopt electric lighting, installed around 1890, as it redefined what a luxury hotel could be. T

he hotel also features in the folklore surrounding Baileys Irish Cream: while accounts differ as to the origins of the famous liqueur’s name, The Bailey’s Hotel has long been associated with the inspiration for the fictitious “R.A. Bailey” signature used by the brand. The hotel later joined the Millennium Hotels & Resorts Leng’s Collection as one of its leading historic properties and a beacon of the collection’s commitment to preserving Britain’s storied hospitality heritage.

That legacy extends to the table: at The Bugis Singapore Restaurant, authentic Singaporean dishes influenced by Malaysian and Chinese cuisine sit alongside British classics at The Bailey’s Bar, giving the hotel’s 212 individually designed guest rooms a distinctly Anglo-Asian counterpart. It is this blend of old-world character and continued reinvention that The Bailey’s is marking throughout its anniversary year, with a season of experiences designed for guests and MyMillennium loyalty members alike.

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Cinn Tan, Chief Commercial Officer, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, said: “For 150 years, The Bailey’s Hotel London has welcomed generations of travellers with timeless British hospitality, and that legacy continues to make it one of London’s most distinctive destinations. As a proud member of the Leng’s Collection, the hotel exemplifies our commitment to preserving the unique heritage and character of iconic properties while continually reimagining them for today’s travellers. This milestone is not simply a celebration of the past, but an opportunity to create meaningful new experiences that connect guests with the hotel’s remarkable story. Through thoughtfully curated anniversary experiences and exclusive MyMillennium member benefits, we are inviting both loyal guests and first-time visitors to be part of the next chapter of The Bailey’s journey.”

The Bailey’s 150th Anniversary stay

Guests can celebrate the milestone with an exclusive overnight package, available to book for stays up to 30 June 2027. The offer includes 15,000 MyMillennium Bonus Points alongside a Champagne welcome, a fruit platter and a commemorative 150 years postcard, plus the essentials of a great stay: complimentary breakfast, late check-out until 2pm and a complimentary room upgrade (both subject to availability), and 15% off dining at The Bugis Singapore Restaurant. Package rates start at £289.68 per room per night in a Deluxe Double

The Heritage Flight Afternoon Tea

The hotel’s afternoon tea has been reimagined for the anniversary as a journey through five decades of British social history, pairing classic finger sandwiches and warm scones with a Heritage Flight of pastries that trace the hotel’s story from its 1870s opening to the present day. The tea is served with a bespoke 150 Years of The Bailey’s Rose Jubilee Tea, a Sri Lankan black tea blended with freeze-dried raspberries, rose petals and rosebuds, created with British tea partner Hoogly Tea. Traditional Afternoon Tea is priced at £45 per person, with a Champagne Afternoon Tea available at £55 per person.

Celebration Tasting Menu at The Bugis Singapore Restaurant

At The Bugis Singapore Restaurant, a five-course anniversary menu called The Trade Winds traces the historic trade routes connecting Southeast Asia to Victorian London. The journey runs from a delicate crab meat and sweet corn soup, through a sharing centrepiece of sizzling Scottish Angus beef, seafood claypot and vegetable fried rice and closes with a mango, coconut cream and tapioca pearl dessert.
The Trade Winds is priced at £60 per person (minimum two people), with an optional five-glass wine pairing flight, chosen by the restaurant’s sommeliers, available for £70 per person.