On a short trip to a place like Knightsbridge, the last thing you want to do is waste time on tubes and buses.

So the location of the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel - just a two-minute walk from Harrods and Harvey Nichols - is perfect.

My partner and I stayed at the boutique hotel in the centre of leafy Belgravia village.

With just two days to enjoy the area, we wanted to squeeze in as much as possible. And being in such a central location, we were able to do just that without spending time travelling.

The world-famous London department store - the “jewel in the crown” of the capital’s most exclusive shopping district - is just a stone’s throw away.

Upon arrival, we were greeted by friendly reception staff who gave us hot towels to freshen up and offered us a drink.

We were then shown to our superior suite, which certainly lived up to the name. The room was spacious, with a seating area, large bed, wardrobe, television, a well-stocked mini bar and a complementary Nespresso coffee machine which was a nice touch.

The bathroom was a good size with plenty of white fluffy towels and high-quality toiletries.

A word of warning about the bed - you will need to set several alarms to pull yourself out of it as it is so comfortable. With soft white cotton sheets and luxury bedding, it was one of the best night’s sleep I’ve had in a long time.

The hotel itself is large, but retains its boutique charm with chic and contemporary decor.

In the afternoon, we ventured out to visit the Natural History Museum - just 10 minutes walk away, as are the V&A and Science Museum (all free to enter).

It was lovely to return to the hotel room before dinner to find it had been “turned down”, with mint chocolates on the pillow, the curtains drawn and slippers laid out.

The hotel has a great al fresco bar called The Terrace, perfect for a warm summer’s evening. We stopped there for a cocktail (£10 a pop) and had planned to walk the 10-minute journey to dinner at the steakhouse Hawksmoor, but as we drained our glasses, the heavens opened.

But it didn’t matter. The doorman was more than happy to book us a taxi, and when it arrived, walked out into the road to hold the car door open for us.

We ate breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant, Lowndes Bar & Kitchen, on Sunday morning, which was to die for. At £18 for continental and £30 for full English, it’s not cheap, but the extensive buffet with fresh fruit, yoghurt and pastries ensures you can get your money’s worth.

• The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel has 88 rooms, including 12 suites.
• The superior room starts at £180 per night.
• All-day dining is provided at the Lowndes Bar & Kitchen, with al fresco dining throughout the summer at The Terrace.
• Guests also have unlimited access to The Peak Health Club & Spa at the nearby Jumeirah Carlton Tower.
• The nearest tube stations are Knightsbridge and Hyde Park Corner.
• For more information and to book, visit www.jumeirah.com/jlh.