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Staff Discounts

As part of our commitment to making South Kensington a better place to work, we have created a round-up of discounts and offers for our member staff. If you're a staff member at any one of our member institutions, these discounts apply to you.

We are working with local businesses to build up the offers for our members' staff, so for the latest offers, keep an eye on this page for updates or sign up to our newsletter. In the meantime, here's a look of what's on offer in the neighbourhood: 

Together with a friendly guide, take a peek at the royal areas of the Hall, see the breath-taking auditorium, and the stage that’s hosted some of the world’s biggest change-makers, history-shapers and stars – from Arctic Monkeys to Muhammad Ali, BBC Proms to Beyoncé, Cirque du Soleil to Winston Churchill, and Albert Einstein to Ed Sheeran.

Use the discount code ‘South Ken Culture Quarter discount’ at the point of booking or on arrival and show your staff pass/ID. 

Gem Strathmore Hotel is an elegant 4-star boutique hotel located near South Kensington’s renowned museums. Housed in a beautifully restored Victorian mansion

—once the London residence of the Earl of Strathmore, great-grandfather of King Charles III—the hotel offers 77 classic en-suite bedrooms with carved wood furnishings, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi.

Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner in the restaurant, as well as light meals and traditional afternoon tea in the lounge.

Use code 35-0C3H when booking to receive 20% off the Best Available Rate and 15% off food and beverage.

South Kensington has a beautiful chandeliered restaurant and welcoming lounge bar, where you can enjoy a meal or relax with a drink at your convenience.

Bookings may also be made directly with the Hotel reservation team on the email id below quoting South Ken Culture Quarter or SKCQ. For reservation emails Strathmore.reservations@gemhotels.com.

41 Queen's Gate Gardens, London SW7 5NB 

Situated in the heart of central London, Chelsea Cloisters boasts elegant, modern apartments within the fashionable district of Kensington and Chelsea.

87B Sloane Avenue, Chelsea SW3 3 

To redeem, use the online booking code: SKCQ

Ole & Steen lovingly make award-winning breads, pastries and cakes every day in their London bakeries. Using only the best quality ingredients, artisanal techniques and highly skilled bakers.

Old Brompton Road 41, London SW5 9HR 

Receive a 20% discount on the full menu anytime after 2pm by presenting your work ID or another form of physical evidence to verify your affiliation to a member organisation.

Located within the Marriott Hotel, this family-friendly restaurant is all about bringing fresh ingredients and bold flavours. Cast Iron Bar & Grill proudly works with local suppliers to serve high-quality produce.

147c Cromwell Rd, London SW5 0TH

To redeem, quote 'South Ken Culture Quarter'. Discount applies for food and drink between 5 pm and 7 pm.

As part of Discover South Kensington’s exclusive events for colleagues, you can also request to be added to our invite list for early morning views. These special events, hosted by South Kensington’s cultural and educational venues, are free to attend and a great way to explore other venues in the area. If you would like to be added to the invite list, please get in contact with us by emailing sarahb@exhibitionroad.com or Karolina@exhibitionroad.com

The Royal Albert Hall Tour
Chelsea Cloisters London
Gem Strathmore Hotel Bar

Cast Iron Bar & Grill

Ole & Steen, South Kensington