Dorset Square Hotel
Regency townhouse with playful cricket-themed interiors. Bold heritage colours, oversized headboards, rich fabrics, and original artwork throughout. Small and intimate — 38 rooms — with the warmth of a well-run private members' club.
Ask for a room overlooking the garden square — the views are genuinely lovely and rooms are quieter than street-facing ones
Why It Matters
The original Firmdale property — Tim and Kit Kemp's first hotel — making it the blueprint for everything Firmdale has built since. The cricket history of the site (Thomas Lord's first ground) gives it a genuine story, not just aesthetic dressing.
This is where Firmdale started. Tim and Kit Kemp's very first opening is a handsome Regency townhouse looking out over the garden square that once served as Thomas Lord's original cricket ground — and the hotel leans into that history hard. Cricket artwork, memorabilia, cocktails named after cricketing terms. But it's not gimmicky. The 38 rooms are individually designed in Kit Kemp's bold-yet-considered English style, and the ground-floor Drawing Room with its fireplace and Honesty Bar is the kind of space you actually want to sit in.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Accessible Deluxe King Room
Ground floor room thoughtfully designed with ease of access, comfort and luxury in mind. Features wide doorways, an emergency alarm, and a bathroom with a low basin and loo. Still gets the full Kit Kemp treatment.
King (can be twinned)
Deluxe King Room
Atmospheric and designed in Kit Kemp's fresh, English style. Queen size beds and granite bathrooms — some with bathtubs, all with generous walk-in showers. Many overlook leafy Dorset Square. Frette Italian sheets and premium hypo-allergenic bedding.
KingDorset Square Room
Colourful, spacious and light with views overlooking the garden square. Individually designed by Kit Kemp in her fresh contemporary English style. Features Kit Kemp's signature over-scaled bedhead, comfortable seating, and a granite bathroom with walk-in shower. One of the hotel's named signature rooms.
King (can be twinned)
Marylebone Room
Bold and colourful with soft blue linen walls and floor-to-ceiling library shelves — this feels like a private study crossed with a luxury bedroom. Designed in Kit Kemp's fresh English style with a generous sitting area. One of the hotel's most distinctive rooms.
King (can be twinned)
Summer Room
A bright, open-plan space with vibrant design and serene garden views — one of the hotel's named rooms, perfect for a longer stay or special occasion.
KingSuperior Room
These rooms feature Kit Kemp's signature use of colour and pattern — oversized headboards, playful English fabrics, granite bathrooms with generous walk-in showers. Some guests flag them as compact, so if space is your priority, step up. Spacious and stylish with a choice of King or Twin beds.
Superior Single Room
Simple yet softly luxurious — Kit Kemp's renowned use of colour and pattern even in the smallest format. Oversized headboards and playful English fabrics. Granite bathroom with walk-in shower. Note: cannot accommodate extra beds or cots.
SingleThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Classic British afternoon tea in the cricket-themed setting of The Potting Shed. Finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, seasonal specials like The Potting Shed sausage roll with piccalilli. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options available.
Regular evenings hosted by Executive Head Chef Joe Fox and 'master of cheese' Eric Charriaux from Aubrey Allen. Special seasonal menus paired with wines, exploring tradition and storytelling through cheese.
An online video tour of the hotel hosted by Kit Kemp herself — available via the gallery page for prospective guests to explore the design story before arrival.
The historic connection between Dorset Square (Thomas Lord's first cricket ground) and Lord's Cricket Ground nearby makes a visit particularly resonant for guests of this hotel. Lord's is within easy walking distance.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The Potting Shed can be configured for private dining and events from 20 to 60 guests. Ideal for weddings (close to Marylebone Town Hall), celebrations, and corporate dining.
Designed by Kit Kemp as a homage to the site's cricket history. Features a cosy fireplace, Honesty Bar, and views of the leafy garden square opposite. The place to be for afternoon drinks or a quiet read.
Fully stocked minibar in every room.
Kit Kemp's bespoke RIKRAK bath and body product collection in every room.
Guests can access the private Dorset Square garden opposite the hotel — a rare perk in central London. Key-entry park, good for walking and jogging.
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