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The Kensington Hotel

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

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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Wine bar
Exterior
Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Suite (The Brompton Suite) | Living area | Smart TV
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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY2,195
CNY2,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21

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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
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room (Cosy)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Classic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
  • 102 sq m
  • 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
  • 34 sq m
  • 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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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 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 - 0.5 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

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

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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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 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
  • Romance packages

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

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
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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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.
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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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard
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
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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 12 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street.

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The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as excellent, scrumptious, and very tasty. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Fantastic staff got an early check in and very accommodating
1-night trip

10/10

We were extremely pleased with our stay at the Kensington. The room was great, the service was excellent. Can’t say enough good things about it. The location was also a positive. We wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else if we go back to London.
8-night trip

10/10

It was great. Everyone was very kind and very helpful
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel! Great food!
4-night trip

10/10

A wonderful hotel!
5-night trip

10/10

Good London hotel in convenient neighborhood.
4-night trip

10/10

Amazing stay in this wonderful hotel. Staff Was so warm and accommodating. Perfect location Beautiful gym Delicious food all day long Will come back!!
2-night trip

10/10

Wonderfully run hotel. Lovely staff.
3-night trip

10/10

Great staff & service besides the location
2-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay at
4-night trip

10/10

it's a nice hotel to stay at. Staff friendly and kind. The picture is misleading as many of the rooms are small and the bathrooms tiny. That's the only thing i find disappointing you do need too up grade the room. The food is very good.
2-night trip

10/10

We loved this beautiful and quaint hotel. Service was excellent. I would definitely go back.
2-night trip

10/10

The best property and hotel in South Kensignton bar none
3-night trip

8/10

Clean and classy hotel with great location
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, excellent bar and food, excellent location, highly recommend!
6-night trip

10/10

Had a wonderful time, staff were very friendly and professional. Facility is very clean, cozy and close to tube and restaurants. Daisy and rest of the receptionists were super nice. Will surely be back.
5-night trip

10/10

Love !!
3-night trip

10/10

A lovely boutique style hotel. Great location with such stylish accommodations. Attentive and helpful staff. I will be returning to the Kensington Hotel in the near future.
4-night trip

10/10

Hotel and staff were so nice! A gem!
2-night trip

10/10

Great staff, particularly Ali and Gurcan, and Nicole at the lobby, the Asian lady waitress, Daniele and Catherine during breakfast service, and the gentleman who helped with early checkout. Attentive and caring staff who truly and genuinely wish you to have a more than lovely stay at The Kensington. Thank you.
4-night trip

10/10

Love everything about this hotel and the area. Walking distance to everything.
1-night trip

10/10

Love this hotel and location!
2-night trip

10/10

Amazing facilities and staff. Would definitely stay here again!
4-night trip

10/10

Everything about this place is great. Good service, and everything from check in to check out was smooth. A 5 star hotel that lives up to its stars.
2-night trip

10/10

The Kensington is my home away from home. Love the property and the service. Outstanding.
4-night trip