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

Overview of The Kensington Hotel

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The Kensington Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Natural History Museum

9.2/10 Superb

995 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Free WiFi
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathtub
The price is $363
Price available on 3/27/2023
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109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • In London City Centre
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 15 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk
  • Oxford Street - 39 min walk
  • Marble Arch - 39 min walk
  • Buckingham Palace - 40 min walk
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 3 min drive
  • Kensington High Street - 2 min drive
  • Kensington Gardens - 2 min drive
  • Imperial College London - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 30 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 45 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 49 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 73 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

  • Dozo Sushi - 2 min walk
  • The Hereford Arms, South Kensington - 4 min walk
  • Zetland Arms - 3 min walk
  • Mama Pho - South Kensington - 4 min walk
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen - 4 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

At The Kensington Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hyde Park and Big Ben. 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 love the helpful staff and location. 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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 150 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM - midnight
  • 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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • 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

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Languages

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

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

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

Green / Sustainable 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 35.00 for adults and GBP 35.00 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 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

Policies

<p>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. </p><p>Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site. </p><p>Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property. </p><p>This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.</p>

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.
How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel?
As of Mar 26, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on Mar 27, 2023 start from $363, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Kensington Hotel?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at The Kensington Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. 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?
You can check in from 3 PM - 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 16 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. The local area is considered walkable as well as being good for sightseeing.

Reviews

9.2

Superb

9.3/10

Cleanliness

9.5/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.1/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

We used love the Kensington but now the value for price has decreased but the staff is so attentive we will continue to opt for that hotel when promotions come up
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10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Room had lots of problems and didn’t get fixed in a timely manner
Nausheen, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Room was well maintained and housekeeping was accommodating. Location was perfect.
May, 8-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

ilana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wendy, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Very professional and friendly staff. The hotel is very old and floor makes noise when you walk.
reza, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
patrick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is my third stay at the Kensington, but my first back since lock downs. I am always pleased with the facility and the staff. The rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable. The location is just meters from either South Kensington or Gloucester stations with shops and restaurants everywhere. A great place for a week's long stay.
Veronica, 2-night trip
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