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The Kensington Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Natural History Museum

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In the heart of London, The Kensington Hotel offers a serene retreat with a coffee shop and on-site restaurant serving breakfast to dinner. Unwind with dry cleaning services, or treat yourself to spa treatments like massages. With helpful staff and amenities like in-room WiFi, a 24-hour business center, gym and babysitting available.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £259
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Why we love this property

Boutique city gem
This hotel's curated decor stands at the crossroads of urban chic and historical charm. Its location in a historical district offers a unique aesthetic appeal.
Restaurant and bar delights
This hotel's restaurant serves English breakfast, while the bar adds evening charm. In-room champagne service creates special moments.
Sleep luxury awaits
Drift into blissful slumber on pillowtop mattresses with Egyptian cotton sheets. Wake to champagne service after perfect rest behind blackout drapes.

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite (The Brompton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite (The Brompton)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Cosy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room (Cosy)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (The Knightsbridge) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite (The Knightsbridge)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Science Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 45 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 60 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 4 min drive
  • London Imperial Wharf Station - 4 min drive
  • West Brompton Station - 17 min walk
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • West Brompton Underground Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ESQ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hjem - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

When you stay at The Kensington Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Guests can indulge in massages, and Town House at Kensington serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 5 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 150 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Tea service at check-in
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms

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
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1870
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 80
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 122
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

Town House at Kensington – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
The K Bar – On-site wine bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 40.00 for adults and GBP 40.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Hotel Kensington
Kensington Hotel
Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington London, England
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
The Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kensington Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Kensington 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.

Are pets allowed at The Kensington Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Kensington Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Kensington Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Kensington Hotel and nearby?

The Kensington Hotel has a fitness centre and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near The Kensington Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Town House at Kensington.

What's the area around The Kensington Hotel like?

The Kensington Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from South Kensington Underground Station and 17 minutes' walk from Hyde Park.

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Reviews

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The dining experience was excellent with great food and exceptional service from staff like Levente, Adele, and Fernanda. (3 reviews)
  • Breakfast was described as excellent, scrumptious, and very tasty. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful quaint hotel, such a lovely traditional feel!
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Great service. Really nice bar.
Henrik, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely fantastic
ståle, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, beautiful room, great staff everywhere.
Mari Jo, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel. Only complaint was the room and hotel were super warm (during winter time). Amazing decor.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed here 5 times for approximately a week. The location is phenomenal.
Bradley, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff members were friendly and very helpful.
JoAnn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a lovely hotel. Staff was courteous and gracious. The room was clean and comfortable. Overall a great hotel.
Jean, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

All the above was great but check-in was way below.
Charlie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service overall, great restaurant and bar
Albert, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We always stay at the Kensington. It is so beautiful, the staff is incredibly nice and they are very efficient. We feel at home and well taken care of here.
Floral display in the beautiful lobby.
Deborah, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Impressive hotel! Beautiful, clean, and excellent staff!
Adam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful location and a great property
Meghna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a perfect location. Easy to walk and explore Kensington, Chelsea and Nottinghill. Close to shopping and attractions.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel and the staff were up to the highest standards as usual, thank you very much!
Vassil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay there
Kate, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and lovely staff
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with exceptional service. Jonny at the bar and Ronnie the bellman were especially memorable. 10/10 and we will be back.
Justin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding Performance as always!
Vassil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel, excellent staff, and an incredible breakfast!
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel in a great area. The lobby bar, the room, the staff, everything was great. Highly recommended!
Dylan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient. Friendly staff and great amenities. I did see a mouse while I was eating later at night and the staff didn’t seem fazed by it so hence my 4 star rating
Saadia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for what we wanted
stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet elegance to the property, well trained and accommodating staff . We will be back!
Jeanette, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, lovely area. First class service in bar and restaurant. Thomas is a class gentleman
Greg, 3-night trip