Ember Locke Kensington is an upscale retreat near the iconic Kensington High Street. Savor Mediterranean cuisine at EVE, unwind in the garden, or explore nearby Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre with helpful staff guidance. With laundry facilities, a coffee shop/cafe, free WiFi in public areas and a bar you'll feel right at home.
Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 19 min walk
Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 10 min walk
High Street Kensington Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min walk
Devonshire Arms - 5 min walk
Earls Court Tavern - 3 min walk
The Prince of Teck - 4 min walk
Jollibee - 3 min walk
About this property
Ember Locke Kensington
When you stay at Ember Locke Kensington, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cromwell Road and Kensington High Street. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out EVE, which serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: Earl's Court Station is 6 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
121 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 66 lbs per pet)
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Onsite self parking (GBP 40 per night)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 46
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (inches): 26
Visual fire alarm
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch Smart TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
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Weekly housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
EVE - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
EVE - This café serves light fare only. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 18 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 40 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
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 smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Ember Locke
Ember Locke Kensington Hotel
Ember Locke Kensington London
Ember Locke Kensington Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does Ember Locke Kensington offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ember Locke Kensington 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 Ember Locke Kensington?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 66 lbs per pet.
Is parking offered on site at Ember Locke Kensington?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 40 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ember Locke Kensington?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ember Locke Kensington and nearby?
Ember Locke Kensington has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ember Locke Kensington?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, EVE.
What's the area around Ember Locke Kensington like?
Ember Locke Kensington is a short 6-minute walk from Earl's Court Station and 9 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Reviews
Ember Locke Kensington Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as healthy, delicious, and fantastic with a variety of options. (25 reviews)
The on-site gym was great and had plenty of equipment to use. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2026
Beautiful hotel and fantastic location
Katherine
Katherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2026
Great hotel. Great location
jodi
jodi, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 22, 2026
The communal areas were lively and vibrant. First choice room wasn't available so was given choice of an alternative, at checkin.
Room was comfortable. Shower was frustrating as it took a while for hot water to come through.
Restaurant and garden to rear a real attraction and comfortable place to hangout.
Good location, a short walk from Earls Court tube station.
David
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 12, 2026
Great location, excellent sized room, front desk staff were friendly and helpful.
Ashley
Ashley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2026
I am obsessed with this hotel. The decor is incredible and the ambience/vibes are so fun. The beds were insanely comfortable (always important to me) and it was great to have a cafe and restaurant on site. I had coffee and drinks there and both were excellent. The staff was super nice, place was clean, and I would hands down stay there again.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2026
Beautiful hotel in a great location. My room was a comfortable size and very clean. Would definitely stay again and will recommend to friends in the future.
Danielle
Danielle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2026
Great experience at Ember Locke, very short walk to Earls Court station, and close walk from a huge Tesco! Very exciting seeing an Tesco Superstore! And the guy at the front desk that checked us in was so sweet, did not catch his name but he was very understanding and patient with me and my friend as we recovered from paying 100 quid for a cab 😭 give him a raise that’s the goat fr
The room was phenomenal, I’m obsessed with the interior decor, and many amenities, and if we needed something we just texted the WhatsApp number and got it delivered straight to our door. Living lush! Furthermore, the breakfast was great, and the decor once again absolutely clears and I would 100% stay there again if I’m in London.
Eleanor
Eleanor, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2026
Good service, great location, poor cleaning.
Søs Kim
Søs Kim, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2026
Friendly staff, great location for access to museums and lovely vibe
Katie-Louise
Katie-Louise, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 8, 2026
Lobby with good design, reasonable sized rooms, supportive staff
Mehmet
Mehmet, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2026
Staff very friendly and room was spacious and beautifully designed
BEGUM
BEGUM, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2025
Great staff, great room and amazing breakfast in beautiful restaurant area.
Mille
Mille, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
Clean, nice building, good location
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2026
What a find! Perfect for our travel plans. First time staying Kensington and it didn’t disappoint. From check in to leaving the staff were awesome
Thank you so much
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2026
This is a lovely hotel, very convenient for West London. The decor is colourful and unconventional, and the rooms are spacious and clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It has the bonus of a small restaurant, garden and a bar. I would definitely stay here again (and have).
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2025
The room was incredible and the staff were all amazing! We had a great experience staying here.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 11, 2026
The front desk staff were great.
Jennifer Spille
Jennifer Spille, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2026
we love this hotel did two trips to London recently and stayed there both times. very friendly staff, rooms were spotlessly clean, wonderful shampoo, very warm and cozy in January, stunning decor, steps from earls court station, and great cafe and restaurant
Marilyn
Marilyn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 6, 2026
The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The hotel itself was very well and creatively decorated; very much enjoyed the "restaurant".
Carla
Carla, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2026
Magical hotel in a quiet neighborhood, short walk to the underground.
Lovely breakfast in the winter garden and great staff working at the hotel.
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2026
Great location, helpful staff. Clean, stylish and comfortable room
Katie
Katie, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2025
Lovely stay. Stylish room, nice check in and great location. Would stay again!
Nikki
Nikki, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
Room was clean. Staff were very friendly
Judith
Judith, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
Lovely decor and great sized rooms for London. Visited a couple of times now and the staff have been very friendly and accommodating each time. Theres a restaurant and coffee bar, both serve delicious food and drinks. Well worth a stay.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2026
The room was clean and the bathroom a good size. The kitvchenette allowed small meal to be prepared. The staff were very polite and helpful, with one of them going out of their way to make sure we got a dog bed.