Hotel
 Blackbird

209 Earls Court Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW5 9AN, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 962 reviews)

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9.5
Exceptional
962 reviews

Our room had been thoughtfully appointed to include everything that we needed for our stay. Good coffee; good lighting; USB ports. It was also very quiet despite being above a pub. In close proximity to Earl’s Court underground Breakfast was amazing. A full choice of cooked breakfast dishes along with cereal, orange juice, fruit etc Room was cleaned well daily Staff were friendly, welcoming and efficient

Elizabeth United Kingdom

Central location very close to the Tube. Nice room. Quiet at night. Clean. Nice breakfast. Serviceminded staff.

Sverre Norway

Room was beautiful, lovely breakfast and great that we could leave our luggage for a few hours after we checked out to get the most out of london that we could. Great location for the underground over the road. Lovely touch with the complimentary water and beer in the fridge. Thank you.

Bradley United Kingdom

clean and great furnishings. great location. easy. great food

Geoff Australia

Great location, freindly staff, excellent breakfast

Bernhard Austria

The room was decorated really nicely and was very clean. The location was good, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was lovely. We stayed in the Hitchcock room which was an Indulgence room (the largest). I personally wouldn't have wanted to be in one of the smaller rooms as I imagine they really were quite small and the hotel isn't cheap

Hayley United Kingdom

location was excellent, lots on the doorstep and easy access to central London too. spotlessly clean and quirky touches. staff were friendly. breakfast was excellent.

Casey United Kingdom

The breakfast menu was excellent and all the hot elements were cooked to order. Eggs Royale was top notch ! The Blackbird has a great location and only 100 yards from Earls Court underground. All the staff we encountered (check-in, lunch, breakfast) were polite, professional and helpful.

Graeme United Kingdom

The staff were all really friendly. The room was a good size, it was comfortable and the shower was good. The location of the hotel was perfect for easily accessing lots of things in central London as the tube station is literally a 2-minute walk from the front door. There was plenty of choice at breakfast, including cereals and pastries, yogurts and fruit, and a range of hot cooked breakfasts.

Natalie United Kingdom

Blackbird is such a great find in the center of London! Less than a 1-minute walk from Earl's Court tube station, it's easy to get around the city and to travel to/from Heathrow. This hotel was a great value for money - comfortable rooms, yummy breakfast, great pub below, and very quiet. We enjoyed our stay and have already booked it again for our trip to London in December!

Jordan Germany
9.5
Exceptional
962 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Our room had been thoughtfully appointed to include everything that we needed for our stay. Good coffee; good lighting; USB ports. It was also very quiet despite being above a pub.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Central location very close to the Tube. Nice room. Quiet at night. Clean. Nice breakfast. Serviceminded staff.”
    Sverre Sverre Norway Norway
  • “Room was beautiful, lovely breakfast and great that we could leave our luggage for a few hours after we checked out to get the most out of london that we could.”
    Bradley Bradley United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “clean and great furnishings. great location. easy. great food”
    Geoff Geoff Australia Australia
  • “Great location, freindly staff, excellent breakfast”
    Bernhard Bernhard Austria Austria
  • “The room was decorated really nicely and was very clean. The location was good, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was lovely.”
    Hayley Hayley United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “location was excellent, lots on the doorstep and easy access to central London too. spotlessly clean and quirky touches. staff were friendly. breakfast was excellent.”
    Casey Casey United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The breakfast menu was excellent and all the hot elements were cooked to order. Eggs Royale was top notch ! The Blackbird has a great location and only 100 yards from Earls Court underground.”
    Graeme Graeme United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff were all really friendly. The room was a good size, it was comfortable and the shower was good.”
    Natalie Natalie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Blackbird is such a great find in the center of London! Less than a 1-minute walk from Earl's Court tube station, it's easy to get around the city and to travel to/from Heathrow.”
    Jordan Jordan Germany Germany

Categories:

  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.6
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money 9.4
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi 9.3
High score for London

Stay in the heart of London – Excellent location - show map

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Situated in London, within 0.9 miles of Natural History Museum and 1.1 miles of Olympia Exhibition Centre, Blackbird features accommodation with a restaurant and a bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 1.4 miles from Harrods, 1.6 miles from Eventim Apollo and 2.2 miles from The Serpentine. The property is 2.6 miles from Portobello Road Market, and within 3.1 miles of the city centre.

The units in the hotel are fitted with a TV. All rooms have a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen.

Blackbird offers a à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall and Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 11.8 miles from Blackbird.

This is our guests' favourite part of London, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Blackbird has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 9 Jan 2019.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Heating
Daily housekeeping
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

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Guest reviews

9.5
Exceptional · 962 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.6
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort 9.6
  • Value for money 9.4
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi 9.3
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  • Elizabeth
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Our room had been thoughtfully appointed to include everything that we needed for our stay. Good coffee; good lighting; USB ports. It was also very quiet despite being above a pub. In close proximity to Earl’s Court underground Breakfast was...”
  • Sverre
    NorwayNorway
    “Central location very close to the Tube. Nice room. Quiet at night. Clean. Nice breakfast. Serviceminded staff.”
  • Bradley
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Room was beautiful, lovely breakfast and great that we could leave our luggage for a few hours after we checked out to get the most out of london that we could. Great location for the underground over the road. Lovely touch with the complimentary...”
  • Geoff
    AustraliaAustralia
    “clean and great furnishings. great location. easy. great food”
  • Bernhard
    AustriaAustria
    “Great location, freindly staff, excellent breakfast”
  • Hayley
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The room was decorated really nicely and was very clean. The location was good, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was lovely. We stayed in the Hitchcock room which was an Indulgence room (the largest). I personally wouldn't have wanted to...”
  • Casey
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “location was excellent, lots on the doorstep and easy access to central London too. spotlessly clean and quirky touches. staff were friendly. breakfast was excellent.”
  • Graeme
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The breakfast menu was excellent and all the hot elements were cooked to order. Eggs Royale was top notch ! The Blackbird has a great location and only 100 yards from Earls Court underground. All the staff we encountered (check-in, lunch,...”
  • Natalie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff were all really friendly. The room was a good size, it was comfortable and the shower was good. The location of the hotel was perfect for easily accessing lots of things in central London as the tube station is literally a 2-minute walk...”
  • Jordan
    GermanyGermany
    “Blackbird is such a great find in the center of London! Less than a 1-minute walk from Earl's Court tube station, it's easy to get around the city and to travel to/from Heathrow. This hotel was a great value for money - comfortable rooms, yummy...”
Property questions and answers
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  • We have booked tickets to a show the day after our intended stay. Are we able to leave our luggage with you after check out and collect it later in the day?
    Thank you for your enquiry, If you just hand luggage then yes we are happy to store. We have a small space so cannot hold large suitcases / luggage
    Answered on 7 May 2021
  • Does this place have air conditioning
    Dear guest. Yes we do have air conditioning available. We hope to see you soon REgards Blackbird team
    Asked about: Superior King Room • Answered on 8 February 2022
  • From reviews and previous questions I understand that there are no staff on sight once the pub closes. If this is correct and with regards to health & safety what procedures do you have in place should an emergency or issue arise during the night please.
    Dear Guest We always have someone on call to help our guest in case of emergency. Hope to see you soon. Regards Blackbird team
    Answered on 13 April 2022
  • What’s the latest check in time please? What is check out time? Info is missing on the important information section. Thanks
    Dear Guest Thank you for your message Latest check in is 10:30 p.m. Check out is 10:30 a.m. We look forward to welcoming you. Regards Blackbird team
    Answered on 31 May 2022
  • Tea and coffee facilities in bedroom?
    Good evening, Yes we provide tea and coffee in each room, also each room has its own Nespresso Machine with pods. Regards Natalie & Team
    Answered on 4 August 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Grosvenor Casino The Gloucester London
    0.4 miles
  • Opera Holland Park
    0.6 miles
  • Kensington High Street
    0.6 miles
  • Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
    0.6 miles
  • Kensington Square
    0.6 miles
  • Leighton House Museum and Art Gallery
    0.7 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant The King's Head
    0.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC
    0.7 miles
  • Buckingham Palace
    2.3 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus
    2.8 miles
  • Houses of Parliament
    3 miles
  • Big Ben
    3 miles
  • Trafalgar Square
    3 miles
  • London Eye
    3.2 miles
  • Tower of London
    5.1 miles
  • Wembley Stadium
    5.8 miles
  • O2 Arena
    8.4 miles
Natural beauty
  • River Thames
    1 miles
Public transport
  • Metro Earls Court
    0.1 miles
  • Metro West Brompton
    0.4 miles
  • Metro Gloucester Road
    0.4 miles
  • Metro West Kensington
    0.6 miles
Closest airports
  • London City Airport
    10.4 miles
  • London Heathrow Airport
    11.3 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    23.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    Restaurant

    Cuisine: British

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Blackbird

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Heating
Daily housekeeping
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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House rules Blackbird takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

15:00 - 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

07:00 - 10:30

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 40 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Blackbird accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

All Group bookings of more than 4 rooms require full pre-payment and are non-refundable.
10% booking deposit due at the time of reservation via Bank Transfer. Once a reservation is received the hotel will provide the Bank account number.
100% full pre-payment 30 days prior to arrival via Bank Transfer on the same account number. After this day the reservation will be non-refundable.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of GBP 40 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Blackbird

  • Blackbird has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at Blackbird is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The prices at Blackbird may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Blackbird offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Blackbird is 3 miles from the centre of London.

    • Guests staying at Blackbird can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • À la carte

    • Room options at Blackbird include:

      • Double

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to Blackbird by:

      • Car 30min