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 1185 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
This was a very comfortable and clean room which provided everything we required. There is a varied and superb breakfast included. The location was directly across from the London Underground and served as quick access to the rest of the City.

Ideally located in London, Blackbird has a Full English/Irish breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is close to popular attractions like South Kensington Tube Station, Royal Albert Hall and Stamford Bridge Stadium. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel the rooms have bed linen and towels. At Blackbird you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Natural History Museum London, Victoria and Albert Museum and Olympia Exhibition Centre. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 12 miles from Blackbird.
This is our guests' favorite part of London, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Blackbird has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 9, 2019Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Elevator
- Bar
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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- Bryan
Canada
“This was a very comfortable and clean room which provided everything we required. There is a varied and superb breakfast included. The location was directly across from the London Underground and served as quick access to the rest of the City.” - Christina
United States of America
“The room was beautiful! Very well decorated, quaint but cozy. We loved the Nespresso machine in the room, the great breakfast, and the staff even left us a bottle of cava in the room since it was a stop on our honeymoon! Staff was also very...” - Genevieve
United States of America
“The Blackbird has impeccable rooms (they aren’t large but they don’t have to be) and and even better breakfast. I wish there had been availability for dinner but the restaurant was completely full (that usually means the food is amazing). Very...” - Megan
United States of America
“The room was much larger than I expected. Wonderful amenities and helpful staff. Great food.” - Crew
United States of America
“Breakfast was excellent. Room was very comfortable. The coffees provided in the room were great!” - Laura
United States of America
“Convenient location to Tube and all major sites. Breakfast was excellent and staff aimed to please. Would not hesitate to stay again.” - Melissa
United States of America
“Great location right across the street from the Earl's Court station which makes getting around the city and to/from LHR a breeze. The room was small but super comfy. We opted into the breakfast included option which we had low expectations for...” - Katherine
United States of America
“I would not stay anywhere else in London. Cozy rooms. Close to the tube Wonderful food Great amenities” - Jennifer
United States of America
“Wow! This was one of the cutest, coziest, well-appointed rooms I’ve ever stayed in. The amenities alone exceeded my expectations; especially for such a small space. I loved it!” - Jordan
Germany
“This is our second time staying at The Blackbird and it is definitely making this our "go-to" hotel when in London. It's reasonably priced, centrally located, and includes a delicious breakfast! While the rooms aren't super big, they're big,...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
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 / luggageAnswered on 7 May 2021Does this place have air conditioning
Dear guest. Yes we do have air conditioning available. We hope to see you soon REgards Blackbird teamAnswered on 8 February 2022Is there a laundry service available? We will be coming from 2 weeks of touring and will need to launder our clothes. Thanks!
Unfortunately we do not have a laundry service, but there is local laundrettes that you could use. Many thanks Blackbird TeamAnswered on 10 February 2020Do you offer baggage storage?
As we have limited space, we have baggage storage for our guests only on days of arrival and departure.Answered on 22 January 2023Hello, what time is breakfast served on a Saturday and Sunday? We look forward to staying with you in July 🙂
Hello The breakfast included in your stay is served 7am - 10am Monday to Saturday, and 8am-11am on Sunday.Answered on 28 February 2023We are group of 4. My 2 kids age 14 yrs old and 17 yrs old. U have connecting rooms ?
We have rooms next to each other but not connecting. Kindest NatalieAnswered on 14 July 2021- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of BlackbirdGreat facilities! Review score, 9.4
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Elevator
- Bar
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- English
Sustainability initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of GBP 40 is required on arrival. That's about 49.60USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs 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.
Cash is not accepted
Blackbird accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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 nonrefundable.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 ID 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. That's about 49.60USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Blackbird
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Room options at Blackbird include:
- Double
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Blackbird offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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The prices at Blackbird may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Blackbird is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Blackbird has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Blackbird is 3 miles from the center of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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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