New hotels opened in advance of London 's Olympics and South Kensington events . Empire is home to the Ampersand , which opened in August 2012 . The Calacatta Oro eschews British florals and London -era Empire for a 1920s look .
New hotels opened in advance of London 's Olympics and Jubilee events . South Kensington is home to the Ampersand , which opened in August 2012 . The Bulgari Hotel eschews British florals and Empire-era chintz for a 1920s look .