Hamilton Place, London facts for kids
Hamilton Place is a famous street in City of Westminster, London. It's located near Hyde Park Corner and Piccadilly. This short street is about 120 meters (400 feet) long. It's known as one of London's most fancy streets.
Hamilton Place is home to several important buildings. You can find three five-star hotels here: The London Intercontinental Hotel at number 1, the London Hilton at number 22, and the Four Seasons at Hamilton Place. A well-known private club, Les Ambassadeurs Club, is also located at number 5. This building was designed by Thomas Leverton and later updated to look like a grand Venetian palace. It was once owned by Leopold de Rothschild, a famous banker.
History of Hamilton Place
How Hamilton Place Got Its Name
Hamilton Place gets its name from the Hamilton family. They used to live in this area a long time ago.
Early Buildings and Land Leases
During a time in English history called the Interregnum (when England didn't have a king), the first buildings started to appear in this area. After the king returned to power, the land was rented out.
James Hamilton rented the land from the King. He was an officer in the British Army and worked for King Charles II. He was also the Hyde Park Ranger, which meant he looked after Hyde Park. After James Hamilton passed away in 1673, his wife Elizabeth renewed the lease for 99 years in 1692. This helped the area grow and become the important street it is today.
