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The Kensington Hotel

5.0 star property
Boutique 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.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $327
includes taxes & fees
$272 per night
Feb 23 - Feb 24

Room options

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Suite (The Brompton Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite (The Brompton Suite)

Highlights

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

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Room (Cosy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Cosy)

Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

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

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 15 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 17 min walk
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 45 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 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

  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪K Bar - ‬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 just a 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 center and a bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 5 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 150 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in 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 available
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
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 2 meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 31
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 48
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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 comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

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

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, 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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 to 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 onsite 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 check-in and check-out are available.

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

The Kensington Hotel has a fitness center and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near The Kensington Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite 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 6 minutes' walk from Natural History Museum.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable surroundings with courteous staff
Very quick and courteous check in followed by a short tour of the hotel. Luggage arrived in room super fast. Very tasty lunchtime snack in quiet surroundings. Bottle of bubbly left in our room as it was my husband’s birthday which was a nice gesture. Lovely brekkie the following morning and quick and easy checkout. Will revisit in the future
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Birthday gift to myself
This is my second time staying at the Kensington. The staff was wonderful and they tried really hard to meet all my needs. They surprised me with a balloon, sparkling wine and a really good Victoria sponge cake. The bed was really comfortable and I received turned down service every night. Afternoon tea was wonderful and delicious. The only problem was one of the elevators’ buttons didn’t work for my floor. But other than that it was a lovely experience.
Candice, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Celia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

I would not stay here again!!
The hotel and room were nice but my view was the back of another building. That i could live with but i was so cold, because the heating would either not come on and/or stay on. I had to keep phoning reception for them to turn my heating up/on. After the third time i was just annoyed given this is a 5 star hotel and i paid the advertised rate to be there for a number of days. Apart from the heating issue things were fine. The staff were friendly and professional but i will be staying at the Hyatt Regency Churchill hotel when i return to London in 6 weeks time.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Gilda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paige, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic service. Sylvio and daisy and all of the staff made this a 5 star experience. Beautiful, historic property with all of the modern amenities. Beautiful bar with great bartenders. Can’t wait to return.
Robin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Venetia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Overrated
SW7 (South West London) is one of the best Post Codes in the entire city and country, lovely buildings / restaurants and plenty of historic sites to see so you expect the hotel to be on a par with it’s surroundings and for some parts it was: restaurant/ bar/ lobby area - all really nice. We’d stayed in the area on many occasions before but thought this time we would try The Kensington. Booked the std room - (which to be fair hadn’t done in any of the other previous hotel stays) but never checked the room square footage (or meterage as it was). The bathroom ( no joking) was less than 4sq metres - maybe closer to 3- probably the smallest bathroom I have ever had anywhere in the world. From the centre- I could literally touch any of the 4 walls without moving from my spot. I could touch the left side/ right / front and back all from the centre. The bedroom ( having moved from the first given room) was 13-15sqm, like a box and not value for money at £450/ night (in my mind). I didn’t particularly enjoy the stay but don’t get me wrong it is still a nice hotel. Special shout out to Lucian - very helpful. Checkin person in question- a little less so! Oh yes, don’t try and ask for a drink after 10:30pm (weekdays). Bar closes at this time.
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good position in London The room has everything you need expresso machine and kettle Don’t like a shower over the bath
Mrs s, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

fantastic hotel with excellent customer service. Simply the best!
Jacques, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bbb
Pia Kim, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it. Great service. Would return
Todd, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely stay with no drama
Very friendly and polite staff. Room was well-appointed and in excellent condition.
Steven, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Veronica, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Martin, 9-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Astrid K C, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

sidalha, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

You have to consider this property as one of the best 5 star values. Absolutely the best
John, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The place is not clean and not comfortable.
Mei, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Wonderful small hotel in a great area but honestly the rooms are so small that there’s barely room to turn around. Not worth it.
Stephen, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing facilities and staff. Would definitely stay here again!
Brandon, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Sylvester, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Susan, 5-night trip
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