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The Kensington Hotel

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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.
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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 £285
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Why we love this property

Business meets pleasure
Located in the city centre, this hotel offers a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. After work, guests can enjoy spa services and bar relaxation.
Restaurant and bar delights
This hotel's restaurant serves English breakfast, while the bar adds evening charm. In-room champagne service creates special moments.

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Two Double Room Non smoking

A bedroom with two beds, a chair, a table, and a window with shutters.

Deluxe Two Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, floral wallpaper, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Deluxe King Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

A neatly made bed with two teddy bears, a nightstand with a lamp, a vase of flowers, and a patterned pillow.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, floral wallpaper, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a round table, a chair, and a mirror.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (The Brompton)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, floral wallpaper, and a bench.

Suite (The Brompton)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

Room (Cosy)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (The Knightsbridge)

A living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table, a patterned armchair, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

Suite (The Knightsbridge)

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, two armchairs, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a view of the city through large windows.

Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a black frame, white bedding, and a patterned throw. There is a round mirror on the wall, a small table with a bowl of fruit, and a chair with a cushion.

Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

A four-poster bed with a dark frame and gold accents, flanked by two nightstands with lamps. The room features a patterned wallpaper with floral designs and a textured floor.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, floral patterned wallpaper, a decorative ceiling light, and a window with blinds.

Luxury Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, patterned wallpaper, and matching curtains.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 60 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 83 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
  • ‪Hjem - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JOE & THE JUICE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Hereford Arms, South Kensington - ‬4 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. Open daily.
The K Bar – On-site wine bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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
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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