The Kensington Hotel

Property class: 5 and above
Boutique hotel near Kensington Gardens

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In London City Centre, The Kensington Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in a historical district, perfect for luxury travelers and romantic getaways. Guests can indulge in the onsite restaurant and relax at the bar & lounge. The hotel features a spa and a fitness center for rejuvenation. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Reviews highlight the clean rooms, excellent location, and excellent food. The nearest airport is London (LCY-London City), with attractions like King's Road and Kensington High Street nearby.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
$308 nightly
The total price is $370
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite (The Brompton)

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

Suite (The Brompton)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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)

  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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 City Airport (LCY) - 60 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 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

  • ‪ESQ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hjem - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hereford Arms, South Kensington - ‬4 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 just a 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 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.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 150 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

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

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

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

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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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 restaurant served delicious food and provided excellent service with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. (19 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent, very tasty, and memorable with some guests even praising the service as truly special. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Hotel for a London stay. Absolutely beautiful and excellent staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

We very much enjoyed our stay -- clean room, very helpful and courteous staff, and wonderful ambiance.
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10/10 Exceptional

We were greeted warmly when we arrived. Our room was well appointed with a bowl of fruit and some chocolates. We had housekeepers in the morning and turned down service in the evenings. As a special surprise the bathroom floor was heated. The towels and bedding were very soft. Unfortunately, a few days after check in our HVAC stopped working and we moved to another room.
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8/10 Very good

Good - room upgrade at checkin, A/C in room was effective, comfortable bed, great bar, helpful staff. Could be better, discretionary room charge of £20 per night???? No shower gel, had to ask for the £50 Gold VIP food and beverage discount to be applied.
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible & luxury experience. All the elements you would want in a London hotel. Beautiful bar and restaurant, staff our wonderful. Cannot recommend this property more. I will be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is amazing. Very baby friendly. Excellent service, and high class rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff and service
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10/10 Exceptional

The room, facilities and staff were great!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, beautiful room, great staff everywhere.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room five star clean and luxurious.
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel, excellent staff, and an incredible breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Great service. Really nice bar.
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8/10 Very good

Great location (especially close to museums and well situated tube stop). Attentive staff. Older albeit refurbished property with some quirks (some charming, some less so), but overall a good place to stay. Not cheap.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, excellent bar and food, excellent location, highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful stay at the The Kensington Hotel. The staff were incredibly warm, attentive, and made the entire experience feel special from start to finish. The room was spotless, quiet, and very comfortable. Room service was quick and delicious, and the bar had a cozy atmosphere with great cocktails. The location in Kensington is perfect. Close to everything, but still peaceful. I would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel and location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service overall, great restaurant and bar
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff members were friendly and very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had been planning this trip for several months and were advised by my sister, in no uncertain terms, that The Kensington should be our only and best choice. Her took her advice and could not have been happier. From our reception at the front desk, to our room, to the staff who looked out for our every need during our four day stay in London. Beyond just the hotel, the location was conveniently close to “the tube” station. Travel to the extraordinary museums, from the British Museum to the Maritime Museum in Greenwich was very easy. Our thanks to the Kensington Hotel and its excellent staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for what we wanted
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel! Great food!
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8/10 Very good

Clean and classy hotel with great location
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10/10 Exceptional

The service & the staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice staff and such attractive and pretty c
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, superb service!