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Chelsea Flower Show 2027: where to stay in Chelsea, near the world's most famous gardens
At eight o'clock the gates of the Royal Hospital Chelsea open, and the first visitors head straight for the show gardens before the crowds arrive. The Chelsea Flower Show is five days in May of flowers, design and champagne in the sun. These are the hotels within walking distance.
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The Chelsea Flower Show is run by the Royal Horticultural Society in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. In 2027 it runs from Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 May, and tickets are already on sale.
We have picked five hotels in Chelsea and near Sloane Square, where you can walk to the show. Last checked 30 October 2026.
In short: where to stay for the Chelsea Flower Show
The best hotel for the Chelsea Flower Show is The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, with its own garden and a short walk to Sloane Square. 11 Cadogan Gardens and Sloane Place are close to the station. For a pool, Pestana Chelsea Bridge is just across the river. Buy your ticket first, and book the hotel straight after.
Our first choice: The Cadogan, for its garden, location and style.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel
Top picks
Its own garden: The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel
Quiet side street: 11 Cadogan Gardens
By Sloane Square: Sloane Place
Apartment with a kitchen: Cheval Phoenix House at Sloane Square
Pool and spa: Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & SPA
How the Chelsea Flower Show works
Dates and days
Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 May are for RHS members. Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 May are open to anyone with a ticket. The show opens from eight in the morning to eight in the evening, and closes at half past five on Saturday.
Tickets
Tickets are sold in advance by the RHS and delivered digitally. On Friday evening there is a separate evening ticket, Chelsea Late. On Saturday afternoon exhibitors sell plants from the gardens, and many people come just for that.
Getting there
The nearest Tube station is Sloane Square on the District and Circle lines, about ten minutes' walk. Victoria is also within walking distance. If you stay in Chelsea, you can walk all the way.
The hotels in Chelsea
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London
The Cadogan is on Sloane Street, eight minutes from both Sloane Square and Knightsbridge. Guests have access to a large private garden behind the hotel.
The hotel has The LaLee restaurant, a bar and a terrace. Good for coming back from the flowers to a garden and a drink before dinner.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel
11 Cadogan Gardens
11 Cadogan Gardens is on a quiet street four minutes from Sloane Square and ten minutes from the Saatchi Gallery. It has a bar, a café, a terrace and a garden.
A good choice for a discreet stay within walking distance of both the show and the King's Road.
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Sloane Place
Sloane Place is three minutes from Sloane Square station. Guests give the restaurant a lot of praise.
Good if you want to stay right by the Tube, with a short walk to the show and the rest of town.
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Cheval Phoenix House at Sloane Square
Cheval Phoenix House has apartments with kitchens and washing machines, four minutes from Sloane Square station. The building has a gym.
A good choice for friends or a family staying several days who want to make their own breakfast.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Cheval Phoenix House at Sloane Square
Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & SPA
Pestana is on the south side of Chelsea Bridge, a ten-minute walk from Battersea Power Station. Across the bridge is the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The hotel has an indoor pool, a spa, a restaurant and a bar. Good for resting your legs in the pool after a long day at the show.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & SPA
Red brick on Sloane Street
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, is eight minutes from Sloane Square. Photo: Hotels.com (Expedia Group)
Before you go
Arrive early: The show gardens are calmest just after opening. Come before nine, or after five in the afternoon.
Book the hotel early: Chelsea hotels fill during show week. Choose free cancellation.
Bring a raincoat: May in London can be both warm and wet. Good shoes matter more than smart ones.
Chelsea in Bloom: Shops and restaurants in Chelsea decorate their fronts with flowers the same week. Take a walk through the streets afterwards.
More London the same week
Combine the show with afternoon tea in London, or a trip to the shops on Sloane Street and the King's Road. See also shopping in London and the luxury hotels in London.
Editor's pick
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London
The Cadogan is the hotel for garden lovers who want to stay in style during the Chelsea Flower Show. It is on Sloane Street, eight minutes from Sloane Square, and guests have access to a large private garden. After a day among the show gardens, The LaLee restaurant, the bar and the terrace are waiting. Next morning you can walk to the show before the crowds arrive.
Check availability and prices at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London
Frequently asked questions about the Chelsea Flower Show and where to stay
When is the Chelsea Flower Show 2027?
The Chelsea Flower Show 2027 runs from Tuesday 18 to Saturday 22 May at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Tuesday and Wednesday are for RHS members, and Thursday to Saturday are open to everyone. On Friday evening there is Chelsea Late. Check the programme and tickets with the RHS before booking a hotel.
Where should I stay for the Chelsea Flower Show?
Stay in Chelsea or near Sloane Square. Then you walk to the show in ten to fifteen minutes and skip the crowded trains. The Cadogan, 11 Cadogan Gardens and Sloane Place are all close to the station. For a pool, Pestana Chelsea Bridge is just across the river.
Can you buy tickets on the day?
Expect to buy your ticket in advance. Tickets are sold digitally by the RHS, and the popular days sell out. Members can buy first, and then sales open to everyone. Buy your ticket before booking a hotel, so you know which day you are going.
How do you get to the Chelsea Flower Show?
Take the District or Circle line to Sloane Square and walk about ten minutes to the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Victoria is also within walking distance. Parking must be booked with your ticket, so the Tube or walking is easiest. If you stay in Chelsea, you can walk all the way.
What is Chelsea in Bloom?
Chelsea in Bloom is a flower festival in the streets around the show during the same week. Shops, hotels and restaurants in Chelsea and around Sloane Square decorate their fronts with flowers on a shared theme. It is free to see, and pairs well with the show or an afternoon on the King's Road.