Located near the iconic Natural History Museum, Blakes Hotel London offers an elegant retreat with a charming garden and tranquil terrace. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at Blakes restaurant, stay connected with in-room WiFi and unwind at the bar. Previous guests rave about their experience.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
Parking available
Pet-friendly
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Valet parking
24-hour room service
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Front desk safe
Laundry service
Feel at home (6)
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
DVD player
Room options
Available filters for rooms
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Petite Single
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
15 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Signature Double
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Townhouse Suite
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Petite Double
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
18 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Townhouse Double
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
22 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Signature Suite
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
50 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 5 min drive
West Brompton Station - 18 min walk
London Imperial Wharf Station - 26 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 9 min walk
South Kensington Underground Station - 10 min walk
West Brompton Underground Station - 18 min walk
Restaurants
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About this property
Blakes Hotel London
Blakes Hotel London offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Blakes, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gloucester Road Underground Station is 9 minutes and South Kensington Underground Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
DONE
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
On-site valet parking (GBP 75.00 per night)
On-site extended parking (GBP 75.00 per night)
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–noon
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1900
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
42-inch LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Blakes – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 23 per person
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 31 May 2022 to 31 July 2023 (dates subject to change).
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay
Parking
Valet parking costs GBP 75.00 per night
Extended parking costs GBP 75.00 per night
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blakes Hotel London currently open?
This property is closed from 31 May 2022 to 31 July 2023 (dates subject to change).
Does Blakes Hotel London offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Blakes Hotel London 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.
Are pets allowed at Blakes Hotel London?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Blakes Hotel London?
Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 75.00 per night. Extended parking costs GBP 75.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Blakes Hotel London?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Blakes Hotel London and nearby?
Blakes Hotel London has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Blakes Hotel London?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Blakes.
What's the area around Blakes Hotel London like?
Blakes Hotel London is in London City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Gloucester Road Underground Station and 18 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street.
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Blakes Hotel London Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2020
Amazing service, incredibly friendly staff and stunning decor/style. We loved our 2 night stay here as part of our wedding celebrations and I couldn’t recommend it enough. The room service was prompt and the food fantastic too.
Nige
Nige, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
16 Feb 2020
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
10 Feb 2020
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Feb 2020
Verified traveller
4-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 Dec 2019
Fun, hip, hotel.
Boutique feel. Service not bad.
Aleksey
Aleksey, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov 2019
Great boutique Hotel
Absolutely lovely hotel. And just the perfect cozy size.
Marc
Marc, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
4 Nov 2019
no residents bar after 12, ridiculous
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2019
Atalay Muharrem
Atalay Muharrem, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2019
Above and beyond
Incredible stay! The staff are superb- Seb went above and beyond! The room was so comfortable and relaxing- I cannot wait until my next stay!
Lindsay
Lindsay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sept 2019
Un charme fou. Bien situé, service parfait. Nous avons été upgrade pour notre anniversaire de mariage. Génial!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sept 2019
Niklas
Niklas, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
14 Sept 2019
My breakfast was very disappointing, EVERYTHING was either room temperature or COLD. I did not enjoy it at all.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
10 Sept 2019
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2019
Great hotel, it just needs (a lot) more light in the rooms.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Jul 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jul 2019
Verified traveller
4-night trip
6/10 Good
8 Jul 2019
Blakes is very cool, but it is no longer a 5 star hotel, at least not the two rooms we saw. This is an expensive hotel that claims 5 stars. It is tired. The two rooms we were offered at our price (plenty), were a bit cramped for a couple, and again, tired (e.g. old paint, soiled carpets).
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Jun 2019
Leticia
Leticia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 May 2019
Jan-Arne
Jan-Arne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2019
Lovely Boutique Hotel
Have always wanted to stay at this stylish hotel and first boutique hotel in the world and I was thrilled with the entire experience.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2019
Eine Oase des guten Geschmacks
Das Blakes ist eine Oase des guten Geschmacks - auf jeder Ebene - und optimal für Reisende, die Freude an stilvoller Einrichtung haben. Das Personal ist ebenso attraktiv wie freundlich und die Speisen waren alle sehr frisch sowie äusserst appetitlich zubereitet.
Gabrijela
Gabrijela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Apr 2019
Sehr schönes Hotel und das directors Zimmer ist ein Traum ;)
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Apr 2019
Verified traveller
4-night trip
4/10 Fair
17 Jan 2019
Blakes is beyond its prime. It was one of the first boutique hotels in London around 40 years ago but today it felt as if it was reminiscent of past glory. My first room was extremely small, noisy, and I had to bend me knees in order to fit under the shower. I paid for an upgrade and indeed I was given a very spacious and nice room. The deco however is out of date, the table lights are run down and in general the hotel is not comparable to new top end boutique hotels. The staff was indeed wonderful and very helpful and the restaurant and bar is great and is a happening place