Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel with spa, near Kensington Palace

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Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Coffee shop

Overview of Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel

7.4

Good

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
Map
Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SP
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Suite, 2 Single Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About this area

What's nearby

  • In London City Centre
  • Kensington High Street - 4 min walk
  • Kensington Palace - 14 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 19 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 20 min walk
  • Natural History Museum - 21 min walk
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre - 33 min walk
  • Marble Arch - 40 min walk
  • Kensington Gardens - 1 min drive
  • Imperial College London - 3 min drive
  • Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 28 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 44 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 56 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive
  • West Brompton Underground Station - 20 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 20 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 21 min walk
  • High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 12 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • Dishoom - 5 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 min walk
  • LOLA's Cupcakes - 3 min walk
  • The Ivy Kensington Brasserie - 4 min walk
  • Japan House - 4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Natural History Museum and Hyde Park. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures, and international cuisine is served at Boulevard Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this upmarket hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club. Fellow travellers say great things about the overall property condition. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: High Street Kensington Station is 4 minutes and Earl's Court Station is 12 minutes.

Languages

Czech, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Sustainability

Sustainability practices

Electric car charging station
Change of bedsheets on request
Change of towels on request
Garden
This information is provided by our partners.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 72 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 706 rooms
  • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
  • Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (GBP 45 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Fitness classes

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1960
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Imagine has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Boulevard Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Starbucks – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.95 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 45 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The fitness facility is accessible for GBP 5.00 per person, per day
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 72 hours between bookings.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Access to all recreational facilities is subject to a surcharge.

Also known as

Close Hotel
Kensington Close
Kensington Close Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St. Hotel
Holiday Inn High St. Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St.
London Holiday Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 45 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.