10/10 Exceptional
Great staff. Great service. Really nice bar.
Henrik
Henrik, 2-night trip
The Kensington Hotel
Boutique hotel with restaurant, near Natural History Museum
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 AccessExceptional
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
£268
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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
Showing 25 of 25 rooms
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Wonderful
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
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
Classic Room, 1 King Bed
Exceptional
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
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed
Very good
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
Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Exceptional
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
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
Room (Cosy)
Excellent
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
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
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
Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)
Wonderful
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
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
Classic Room
- Sleeps 2
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
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
Luxury Suite
- Sleeps 2
Cozy Room
- Sleeps 2
Deluxe King Room Non smoking
- Sleeps 2
Luxury Studio Suite Non Smoking
- Sleeps 2
Brompton Suite Non smoking
- Sleeps 2
Knightsbridge Suite Non smoking
- Sleeps 2
Classic Twin Room Non smoking
- Sleeps 2
Deluxe Two Double Room Non smoking
- Sleeps 2
Deluxe Queen Room
- Sleeps 2
Studio Suite
- Sleeps 2
Classic Queen Room
- Sleeps 2
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About the area
109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR
About this property
The Kensington Hotel
The Kensington Hotel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. Guests can indulge in massages, and Town House at Kensington serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique 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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The Kensington Hotel Reviews
Exceptional
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
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)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.Popular mentions
Service staffRoomLocationRestaurantBarBreakfastFoodMuseumsConciergeAmenities10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful quaint hotel, such a lovely traditional feel!
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Clean room, beautiful room, great staff everywhere.
Mari Jo
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
Jonathan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
The staff members were friendly and very helpful.
JoAnn
JoAnn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent service overall, great restaurant and bar
Albert
Albert, 3-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
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
Vassil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Impressive hotel! Beautiful, clean, and excellent staff!
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Wonderful location and a great property
Meghna
Meghna, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
We loved our stay there
Kate
Kate, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Beautiful hotel and lovely staff
Peter
Peter, 1-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
Dylan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
So but biscuits in room were half eaten,
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Lovely hotel, lovely area. First class service in bar and restaurant. Thomas is a class gentleman
Greg
Greg, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Quiet elegance to the property, well trained and accommodating staff . We will be back!
Jeanette
Jeanette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A beautiful hotel, excellent staff, and an incredible breakfast!
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location for what we wanted
stuart
stuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This property came as a recommendation and I chose to follow through-comfortable, unique, pleasant and friendly.
Mary Joanne
Mary Joanne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Staff was so professional! Super nice! Charming hotel. Excellent food and location. Loved our stay here
Marci
Marci, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
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Haavard
Haavard, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent location, superb service!
Laurel Jean
Laurel Jean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This has been the nicest stay! I can’t say enough about the staff and how sincerely helpful, professional and sincerely kind they all are. The hotel is absolutely perfect!!
Bonita
Bonita, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Short Stay
Fantastic staff got an early check in and very accommodating
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great place to stay at
islam
islam, 4-night trip
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