Reviews of Royal Hospital Chelsea. (Retirement Home) in London (London).

Royal Hospital Chelsea

216 Reviews

130 Comments

Retirement home

Assisted living facility

Royal Hospital Rd, London SW3 4SR, United Kingdom

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Information of Royal Hospital Chelsea, Retirement home in London (London)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of Royal Hospital Chelsea

E. F.

We went to the concerts at the Chelsea Pensioners. What a great location! We went to the concert of the Gipsy Kings. It was amazing. At the grounds of the festival, there were food and beverage stands, so you could eat and drink before, during and afterwards. Don't try to make it by car... Impossible. We used the tube and had to walk a few minutes. Awesome!

M. G.

This establishment just warms your heart, knowing that the Chelsea pensioners are cared for so well. The grounds are impeccable. You are able to take a walking tour around much of the grounds & some of the buildings, including the chapel & the great Hall. There is a museum that is definitely worth your time & Cafe within the grounds.

P. T.

A real honour to visit the old soldiers as always. RHC is steeped in history, with astounding buildings and historical items. Fantastic!

T. L.

Spectacular surroundings of architecture by Wren and Soane. A sculpture of King Charles II by Grinling Gibbons in the Figure Court. The Wren Chappel is most certainly worth a visit. The carvings below the half dome is by William Emmett, Master Carver before Grinling Gibbons and William Morgan. There are a two beautifully made chairs of oak and a beautiful murial in the half dome. The Dining Hall holds a fine row of paintings of royal benefactors. Including Queen Anne. Nell Gwynne is also mentioned as a benefactor. The museum building, built by John Soane, holds a model of the Royal Hospital as it looked at an earlier date.

j. b.

A unique historical institution functioning as a large retirement compound for British Army veterans. Retaining impressive buildings, chapel and interiors attributed to Christopher Wren and the recent Margaret Thatcher Infirmary among the aggregate. But it’s the spritely pensioners, traditions and ceremonies in situ that are the main attraction here.

d. c.

Great scale to the hospital - Wren at work - full of history etc. National institution!

A. J.

Amazing venue, it needs more Cash machines for their live events though!!

C. D.

Open air concert hosted at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for Ludovicio Einauldi. Fantastic grounds and a bonus of great weather!

C. M.

Best gender neutral bathroom I've ever used

J. B.

Very sobering and respectful tour of the home of the Chelsea Pensioners.

S. S.

One of Britain's treasured historical site. A must visit place if you are in London.

Great event space, beautiful acoustics for a concert and supporting a wonderful group of people. A really great venue.

A. P.

Lovely place to visit, particularly on special occasions, when the old soldiers wear their red. Very good café on-site. There are lovely grounds to walk round and the church is stunning. Very impressive. All the way round the grounds are lots of things to see, including sculptures made by the old soldiers themselves. Really nice that these ex servicemen and women are so well looked after.

R. C.

I had the pleasure of attending an awards event here, and what a wonderful place! Fully accessible for any disability with extremely helpful people on hand to make sure you get to where you're going. Stunning buildings, art, architecture and furnishings. We had a wonderful evening!

S. L.

This wonderful retirement and nursing home for some veterans and good characters of the British Army is an absolute must. This astonishing complex buildings designed by Christopher Wren is home to the CHAPEL which contains a fine painting of the Resurrection, and the GREAT HALL, used by the pensioners as a dining hall and also for recreational purposes, that contains a large mural painting from around 1690, which depicts King Charles II on horseback being crowned by the winged figure of Victory, with the Royal Hospital Buildings behind. In addition the Chelsea Pensioners have a club facility including dining rooms, games room, a fully stocked Library, handicraft centre, bowling green, allotments and a very elegant bar in which to entertain themselves and while away their ritirement. I often attend this place since I am a Local showing both travellers and londoners the real Chelsea area, and I have to say that there is not just a big history behind this unusual place, but also great men and women, who make this place even more special, who served this amazing country and keep its history alive. My last review is for "The PET", my favourite Chelsea Pensioner, he's got such a great and postive Karma and also a Street Art Lover. Come to Chelsa, Experience and Live this unique and unexpected London gem, not just visit it.

J. G.

We visited independantly. Able to view great hall and chapel. Had light lunch in cafe. All good. We were on an organised tour - with an "in pensioner" guide last August 2016 - that is EXCELLENT and well worth doing. Great place to include when visiting London, especially if you have a military connection

P. d. B.

The Royal Chelsea Hospital has enormous history behind it, very famous and is the home to the Chelsea Pensioners who are veterans of the British Army which adds to the history of Chelsea and dates back to 1682. The 66-acre site is well worth a visit and is also the venue for the Chelsea Flower Show in May. It is a beautiful architectural legacy left to us by Charles ll and Sir Christopher Wren.

J. E.

Great place to come and see, a real architectural gem set in nice grounds and packed with history. If you run into any, the pensioners are always so friendly and happy to chat and share some really great stories.

J. M.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show was on and a very worthwhile visit. Public transport including the tube is the only way to get there and back. It is expensive at the show but it is a very good day out. The weather was very hot but not humid. Unfortunately my heart condition limited my walk abouts but the availability of drinks and ice creams was good.

K. M.

What a remarkable 'retirement establishment' - very smart old soldiers enjoying the fruits of their long & distinguished careers - taken around by a very knowledgeable NCO with a well developed sense of humour - an interesting & enjoyable visit - highly recommended.

S. F.

Definitely has a historic feel regarding world wars about the building very much looked after and residents deserve their treatment for what they offered during their careers

E. G.

Fantastic place and I met a chealsea pensioner lovely man.

M. A.

I Love The RHC Staff and in Pensioners are great i was visiting my Dad who lives there but there is alot to see and do and even Wild Ring Tailed Parrots liveing in The Amazeing Grounds Museum Gift Shop Tea Shop Open to The Public.

M. C.

If anyone wants to meet a real life hero this is the place it is full of hero's and is the best of what our country is from the moment of arriving you get nothing but respect. It was an honour to visit.

c. f.

The Chelsea pensioners are always polite and welcoming onto there grounds , check out the park adjacent to the lawn green.

Maggie thatch's grave makes a great public restroom

D. J.

A beautiful and uniquely historical place that houses some of our brave retired soldiers. A fitting environment indeed .

n. A.

Gratitude is an attitude that leads to beatitudes, so I cannot afford the error of falling into the worst vice, first I thank the almighty God who made it possible till today, I acknowledge you all for your hospitality Keep it up

H. S.

What can I say, it's the Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the world famous Chelsea Pensioner. It's a stunning establisment that oozes history.

J. G.

Wonderful, historical buildings and right in the middle of Chelsea on the river. Do visit RHC sometime, even when the flower show isn't here!

S. J.

Lovely buildings and surroundings. Pub and shop on site. Parking available. The pensioners are lovely

K. Y.

A fantastic place to visit with so much to see showcasing the 300 years the Hospital has been active.

c. p.

Incredible place and very friendly staff. Beautiful gardens and place to walk around

E. C.

A brilliant place for our older soilders to be taken care of and for them to continue to live their lives to the full

S. K.

The cafe inside is well worth a visit set in the grounds it great for a quiet coffee.

L. G.

Former residents' military artefacts, plus an 18th-century diorama and reconstructed hospital berth.

T. C.

Great historical location with wonderful staff and in pensioners. Parts are open to visitors.

P. S.

Went to a gig here - great outdoor venue, and the grounds are stunning

C. S.

My Dad lived there for 12 years. He could not have had better care.

A. I. B.

My father lives there' ...it's a very beautiful place

F. M.

Very historical place, where you can drink nice tea

M. G.

Interesting place. Had a chat with a veteran. Hard brexiter, but never mind 😄

M. S.

Clean good place male sure you know where you are going as it is easy to get lost

J. H.

I worked here for 3 years. Fantastic place.

H. P.

Quintessential England...beautiful grounds and gorgeous architecture

C. S.

Ludovico Einaudi Concert

M. P.

Free to visit. Nice gardens to walk around.

W. B.

Well established beautiful gardens and historical buildings

A. G.

Under renovation. However it is a huge and good place for veterans to be taken care of.

A. B.

Great venue with good facilities! Recommended!

C. R.

Amazing place full of amazing history and amazing people.

S. Y.

A fantastic building with lots of history attached.

D. B.

What a setting! Attended the Lessons and Carol Service in December for the Charity Combat Stress.

K. O.

Best care home in the world. Wonderful staff.

P. O. A.

It's a Nice place they've Good Customer service and Experience

C. A.

Beautiful buildings & lovely Carol Service

D. T.

The chapel is really nice and calming.

A. M.

really nive place and really good music festival

Great place full of history highly recomend

T. I.

Beautifully preserved interiors full of history

G. R.

Good time spending time together with dad great place

N. O.

A fantastic organisation looking after our veterans.

D. P.

Good place to visit always enjoyable

A. D.

Lovely views, friendly staff.

G. H.

Lovely grounds and the pensioners are great

J. O.

Fantastic

C. E.

The place is lovely and the characters funny

K. E.

Brilliant staff , lovely place to visit

M. d. S. d. R.

Rich of history and full of nice people

l. h.

Beautiful surrounding, and wheelchair , accessible

O. O.

Brilliant concert Tom Jones

A. D. H.

Beautiful venue and church

Absolutely blinding night at the royal hospital chelsea

N. T.

Nice little museum.

C. H.

Great place may think about going there

J. G.

Wonderful venue for concerts

Z. S. S.

It's a hospital, a legacy and a piece of history

a. s.

Recommend a visit you should go

C. H.

Very fun

M. A.

God bless our Queen

P. N.

A fantastic place to visit

J. S.

Lovely place to visit

S. M.

best place. cool.

M. P.

Very worth a visit

R. G.

My home

S. V. P.

Nice park.

M. M.

A wonderful institution.

P. R.

Chelsea flower show

M. K.

Great doctors

k. f.

Superb

K. F.

Exquisite

G. C.

Beatiful safe caring environment for our tired soldiers to spend their final years

B. B.

Good

A. L.

Great

R. N.

Beautiful place

M. M.

Heritage

G. S.

Amazing history

J. D.

Bangkok

B. R.

Brilliant!

P. R.

A hidden gem

S. F.

Smelt of piss

Y. G.

(Translated) This residence for veteran pensioners of the British Army is an absolutely charming place, very beautiful. The super cared gardens. The veterans all wear a red uniform and black cap. I absolutely recommend the visit. (Original) Esta residencia para veteranos pensionistas del ejército británico es un lugar absolutamente encantador, muy bonito. Los jardines super cuidados. Los veteranos llevan todos uniforme rojo y gorra negra Recomiendo absolutamente la visita.

H. A.

(Translated) Here it provides living space for old soldiers for hire, and one of London's most famous churches here, I prayed in this church on Sunday, and I was very impressed, it has a really clean and very historic architecture. I recommend it to everyone. London is a great city (Original) Burada Kiralık yaşlı askerler için yaşam olanağı sağlıyor ve Londra nın en ünlü kiliselerinden birisi burada, pazar günü bu kilisede dua ettim ve çok etkilendim gerçekten çok temiz ve çok tarihi bir mimarisi var. Tavsiye ederim herkeze. Londra harika bir şehir

H. I.

(Translated) I went to the Chelsea Garden Show. It was a ticket after 15:00, but I was overwhelmed by so many people that I couldn't afford to enjoy it and I was a little tired.ました I relaxed a little when the number of people on the verge of closing was slightly reduced. (Original) チェルシーガーデンショーで出向きました。15時以降のチケットだったのですが、あまりの人の多さに圧倒され、楽しむ余裕は無く、少々疲れてしまいました。　閉園寸前の人が少し減った時間に少しゆっくりしました。