Base2stay Kensington - London

The hotel was going through renovation during our stay. Not the ideal situation but I feel that it will be very nice in a month after they finish. The rooms are nice but small. The service was good and the location very convenient.

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Location was great--close to tube station (easy from Heathrow), lots of restaurants and a grocery store nearby. Impressed by how well equipped the kitchen was. I travel a lot and I've never seen anything like it in a modern hotel--silverware, glasses, plates, microwave, refrigerator. They thought of everything. All very clean too. Staff was incredibly […] helpful and let me check in early. The building doesn't look like much from the outside, but it was a lot nicer inside. The only thing was, the walls are thin and my room was in the basement area (down one level from the lobby) and I would hear the person above me flush everytime--loud water sounds that woke me up. Read more

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Base to stay is located in a safe and quiet neighbourhood of South West London. The hotel is in close walking distance to Earls Court (2 mins) and not far away from Gloucester Road tube (5 mins). The street was surprisingly quiet. The hotel is newly renovated, modern and tastefully decorated, the staff were extremely courteous and accommodating, and […] the room really had everything you could wish for. It was clean, had a microwave, kettle, and mini-fridge. The bed was really comfortable and the curtains blocked out all sunlight coming into the room. I was really impressed that you could also get complimentary wifi and that you had a tv as well as a little desk to write at. The bathroom was modern and the products offered were high quality. DEFINITE RECOMMEND to anyone wanting to stay in SW London Read more

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This is an spotlessly clean and attractive hotel in Earl's Court about two easy blocks from the Underground. Rooms are really nice with modern baths, equipped kitchen, and excellent beds. Wireless Internet included in rate. Breakfast is optional, costs £7 and is catered and delivered by an outside vendor. Staff friendly and accommodating.

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We would come back. Our room had a Nespresso machine with pods. Great additional value.

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Staff are warm and polite. Room was small, but neat and tidy. Microwave and kitchenet were adequate. I had a very present stay.

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Very nice, boutique hotel in a nice neighborhood. A huge plus is the proximity to the Earl's Court Tube station. Very helpful and friendly front desk staff.

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The staff was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. The location was perfect and the hotel was well organised and situated. - not sure if there was a breakfast option but it could have been helpful if there ws an on the go type of option for an extra cost. The location to the shops ws very useful if one simply wanted to make use of the small Kitchenet […] option in the room. Thank you for a fabulous stay. Will definitely use servicese again and recommend to others as both a place to stay and a place to house out of town guests for nearby residents. Thank you so much Read more

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The room was very clean and the staff were friendly. We had issues with the heat in our room (we went in mid January) not coming on. Staff brought us a space heater to get us through the night. They were supposed to fix it the next day, but we had the heater set to 26 degrees C (80 degrees F) and it was still cold, so we used the space heater during […] our 5 nights there. The room itself was smaller than the pictures on the website, but in fairness, we reserved a smaller room... I just didn't know HOW small it was going to be. It was OK b/c we were just there to sleep. The location was 1 block from the Earl's Court exit of the Tube (which is on the Picadilly line... which goes straight to Heathrow airport). The staff printed out our boarding passes and called the cab for us, which was very nice. They also have discount coupons for roughly 20 local restaurants which helped us save a few quid. Overall, I'd stay there again, so long as the price was cheap enough. We paid $152 per night and thought it was reasonable, but not fantastically priced. Read more

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Three star hotel rates five stars for convenience, decor, service and cleanliness. The neighborhood is not what one expects when listed as Kensington...it s really Earls Court which has become extremely seedy and filled with dormitories and similar cheap hotels that attract an extremely diverse clientele. Of course, this also means a plethora of food […] shops and restaurants to service the influx. This can be advantageous considering the presence of little closet kitchenettes, especially when it is cold and rainy outside, but the rooms are extremely small...even the triples, and a single room is the size of a US walk-in closet with bed built against the wall like a bunk in a ship's cabin. That said, the space is well-designed and the staff is outstanding and tries hard to accommodate . The hotel prides itself on saving energy. This means annoying pump toilets, but great instant hot showers; and towels and beds are changed only every 3 nights which isn't a problem if you stay only 1 or 2 nights, but may be, if you are there for a week. At the end of the day, it's great for a short stay when you need accessibility,,,you can get directly from Heathrow to the hotel via tube in 40 minutes for 5.5£ which is fast and cheap in one of the word's most expensive cities, But despite the hotel's own description, this is in no way a luxury hotel. Read more

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When I arrived, I went to retrieve last piece of luggage from the taxis, wet conditions and ceramic tile on entrance way I fell landing on my back. Staff was considerate offered to send me to hospital, I suggested ice, and would consider if needed. I am still experiencing minor discomfort , however what impressed me more was how quickly management place […] no skid strips on stairs to prevent future falls. Enjoyed location of hotel, wish room had more closet space Read more

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I loved this hotel. Very convenient location, a load of good restaurants close by, excellent transportation connections. Just be aware that the rooms are the typical "UK" size. My room was so small the only place to put the suitcase was under the bed - but it worked. Great water pressure and temperature control in the room.

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Second stay at hotel. Went for weekend to see football. Location and staff were excellant. I have traveled to London twice a year for the past several years as a tourist and find Base2Stay to be my favorite place. The rooms are very small, even by London standards, but everything about the place is well done.

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Small room but very nice and quiet. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again.

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A very nice hotel in the Kensington Area. The room is not large but is very functional if you don't plan to spend too much time in the room. The kitchen area is very small but works well if you want to have breakfast or a small meal in the room. The room was very nice and the staff helpful when we needed it. Hotel is very close to Earl's Court underground […] station and a lot of different resturaunts and shops, it was n overall more lively area than I expected and only a short underground trip from the major tourist attractions. Read more

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Very comfortable place. Convenient to the tube

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Just returned from my second stay at B2S Kensington and again it did not disappoint! This trip was for a girl's getaway...shopping, dining, etc. We didn't want to spend a fortune on rooms because if you go to London often, it is pricey enough everywhere else. The hotel is very basic but very, very CLEAN! This is huge (to me). One block away is a major […] tube station that will quickly take you anywhere you want to go. Restaurants, groceries and pretty much everything else you need quickly is right there. There is no restaurant at this hotel but a tiny kitchenette is located in a closet in each room. The hotel is a perfect choice if you want to enjoy London. If you plan on spending a bunch of time in your room it may be a bit small. Read more

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Loved the hotel. It is conveniently located, staff was great; very friendly and helpful. I stayed there 3 different times during my stay in London. Went from a single to the King room. All were very comfortable, had a self contained kitchenette, and large bathroom. Easy to get anywhere via the Earl's Court tube station which is only a couple of blocks […] away. The location is an up and coming area with plenty of restaurants and markets. A couple of laundermatts were near by. Read more

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Very convenient hotel. Easy to get too from airport. Take tube to Earl's Court station and it's just a couple of blocks away. Up and coming area with lots of restaruants, markets, and banks. If there for a few days recommend getting an oystercard for traveling on the tube. Much cheaper that way. Ask at the ticket office in the airport. The hotel itself […] is a very nice small one. Rooms are very clean and compact. They include a mini kitchen with microwave oven, small fridge, sink and dishes. Beds are comfortable and rooms clean. The staff is very friendly and courteous. I had a single which is small but okay nice big bathroom. Free wifi and TV. Read more

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Great location close to Earl's Ct. tube stop. Stop is only about a 40 min train ride from Heathrow, which made catching my morning flight very easy. (Also only about a 25 min ride from Picadilly Circus for anyone doing the touristy thing). The room was small, but that was perfect for my quick stay. Great amenities including free wifi in the room, free […] internet on the TV (in case you don't have a laptop), full tea/coffee service, fridge, microwave, sink and actual dishes (not plastic cups and forks!). Friendly hotel staff. Only complaint would be a little bit of road noise but the neighborhood is overall very quiet. Read more

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very convenient location, very close to earls court underground stop with lots of restaurants and food and drug stores near by. convenient also to heathrow airport by tube. small but clean and efficient with mini kitchen. not much in the way of concierge or tourist info (maybe cause of construction on lobby area), more like a motel in usa. like other […] european hotels, no washcloth in bathroom, so take your own. Read more

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Despite current remodeling of the reception area, our overall experience was very good.

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The hotel was good, the beds were very comfortabe, even if they were bunkbeds. Hotel was in a very good neighborhood. Base2base was closer to Earls Court than the Gloucester stop that Expedia recommended on the Picadilly Line, which is the one to Heathrow. The hotel was undergoing construction, but was quiet, just not showroom pretty. The staff was […] very knowledgable and friendly and thankfully light on their feet, because our room was underneath them. The room was narrow and the bathroom was a good size. The water wasn't as hot as I liked it, but acceptable. The toliet was a bit odd, because the flush was in the wall and you had to hit it just right to make it work. There were a lot of restaurants close by, and a lot of different ethnic choices. Walking distance to the Natural History Museum and a few other places. I wouldn't call it centrally located, but London is 650 square miles. Read more

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This was a very quiet and safe neighborhood in S Kensington. Extremely close to a tube stop and great food. The staff was so friendly and helpful with all our questions. They gave great advice on which trains to take to locations and helpful in avoiding the crowds. The room was very modern, comfortable and clean with great amenities. I would highly […] recommend a stay here while visiting London. Read more

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Would stay there again when we go to London.

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Excellent hotel great location room a little small.

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Clean, clean and clean. A clean hotel is very important to me and Base 2 Stay was very clean. The desk people mainly Omar was great. We needed directions and tickets to be purchased to go to Bristol. He planned out everything for us. The only thing that was a little bit of a problem was having a 3rd person in our room -our adult daughter. The bed they […] made for her was a chair converted to a bed that wasn't very comfortable. I did mention this to the desk and they added another thick pad to it. Hotel was in a nice area and 1 block from the underground. Would stay here again. Read more

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Stayed for 7 nights at the Base2Stay in mid August. Conveniently located in a short walking distance from the Earl's Court tube station. Arrived in the early morning, the staff was friendly and accommodating to have my luggage kept until check in. When checked in in the late afternoon, my luggage was already moved to my room. The single room I stayed […] was clean and cozy with a window facing an internal yard. Room is definitely small, but this is pretty much what you will get in expensive tourist cities. There is small writing desk and a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave oven. Quiet room except for some noise from a repair work across the yard on weekday mornings. The only complaint is that the in-room safe is awkward to operate, and I finally gave up using it. I will stay here again when visiting London next time. Read more

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Hotel meet my every need. Free wifi; refrigerator and kitchenette; tea/coffee; central location near the tube. Very safe.

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Fully enjoyed the hotel. Excellent neighborhood.

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This hotel was just as advertised. Sure, the room was small, but it was clean, well designed and quiet. The staff was superb. This is about 1 block from Earls Court station, making it convenient from Hethrow, as well as a quick ride into central London.

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The hotel is in a terrific location. We could walk to Hyde Park and the tube is just around the corner. The staff was great and very helpful.

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Clean room, comfy bed, and hot shower - What else do you need? ...well, maybe a good location. Base2Stay Kensington has all that. Sure the rooms are small in comparison to a luxury brand hotel but if your idea of luxury is eating at local restaurants, visiting local cultural institutions-museums, then this hotel is for you. Friendly and helpful front […] desk too. Read more

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Small, modern and clean, Base2Stay is great. Located in a great neighborhood 2 blocks from the Earl's Court Tube station, the location is really perfect. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful, my room was great, and the price was very reasonable for London. The hotel doesn't really have any amenities or frills, but that was fine by me. My room was a […] single, quite small with just a twin bed, but was exceptionally clean and had a desk, wall-mounted TV, mini-fridge and microwave, everything a traveler needs. I was very pleased with Base2Stay and would definitely stay there again. Read more

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Although the single room that I occupied was a bit small, it was quite adequate and well designed - good closet space, a small kitchenette (sink, small fridge, and coffee making equipment) hidden behind closet doors, a small though adequate desk area with free Internet, nice bathroom with walkin shower, and appointed with white walls and blond wood […] doors and trim. Make sure that you ask for a room away from the street. Although the hotel is in a residential neighborhood of million pound condos and expensive sports cars with gated grene space sprinkled throughout, the through traffic will bother light sleepers on the street sides of the building. If you are taking the tube from Heathrow, tak the Piccadily line to Earl's Court -- only five minute walk to hotel. Read more

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We had a great time there. It was conveniently located and very clean. The room was small, but very well designed. The bathroom and shower were great. The bed was a little hard but very spacious. Overall, it was a great value for the money. I highly recommend this place.

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We've stayed at Base2Stay several times since 2007 and have always found it to be great value in a very expensive city. It is just a five-minute walk to Earl's Court Road where there are pubs, a Marks and Spencer grocery store, tube station, coffee shops, but also in a very quiet neighbourhood. The hotel is well maintained and stylish, and the staff […] are efficient, helpful and friendly. Some rooms are rather small, but all are well equipped, with a little kitchenette in a closet – great if you just want to picnic quietly in your room after a tiring day seeing the sights. Read more

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Convenient location for the City, and not far from a tube stop. Free Wifi throughout the hotel. The room are functional and clean, although some could do with a bit of maintenance. On the whole it's a reliable hotel for a business trip.

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it took us at least 40 minutes to get a simple check in. the reason was that we checked in too late on that day and the cleanin ladies went home already. so it is the receptionists who did the cleaning, which took longer. but thats not our problem, is it? wifi is absolutely horrible. constantly log off and we have to log on again and again. there is […] no hair conditioner or body lotion when there should be given the price we paid! we will never ever come again. if the price is half, i may consider. btw, the beds are TINY Read more

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