Name: Gainsborough Hotel
Address: 7-11 Queensberry Place, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 2DL, United Kingdom, 7-11 Queensberry Place, Greater London, SW7 2DL, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $113 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 6.9

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, history and architecture – Check location 7-11 Queensberry Place, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 2DL, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, history and architecture – Check location – Subway Access

*8.9* London Science Museum: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

*9.1* Victoria & Albert Museum: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

Gloucester Road: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

South Kensington: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

*8.8* Natural History Museum London: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)

*9.3* Natural History Museum: only 3 minutes away! (650 feet by foot)

Imperial College London: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

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China · July 5, 2016

Hard to beat location, if your plan is to visit rather than stay in the hotel it's perfect, the hotel is well equipped too and the staff helpful and welcoming

Jajaja, Switzerland

Friendly and helpful reception; comfortable bed; good water pressure

Tom, United Kingdom

The barkeeper Nicolas in the hotel opposite is great, his collegue definitly not.

Susanne, Austria

Breakfast was good. Location was great. Staff was friendly.

Charles, United States of America

The hotel was nicely styled and a good location, with nice local resturants

Paul, United Kingdom

Fabulous location, room a little old fashioned but very quiet, clean and comfy bed

Jane, Hong Kong

Room 40 was clean and comfortable. Hotel is situated a 5 minute walk from South Kensington tube and a stones throw from V&A and Natural History museums. Both Elena and Felicia made breakfast a very enjoyable experience.

Barnsleyblue, United Kingdom

Good central location at the West end of London. Close to public transportation

Jeannette, United States of America

Location was the only good thing. Close to museums.

Helen, United Kingdom

I loved everything about this hotel. The location is right near the tube, close to London and lots of places to eat.

Jo, Australia

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The Gainsborough feels like an English country home in London. It is close to London's museums, the Albert Hall, Harrods and the restaurants and shops of Chelsea and Knightsbridge. Free WiFi is available.

The Gainsborough is a converted Victorian house with a classic style and an informal atmosphere. It is named after the celebrated artist, whose portrait of the Duchess of Richmond is in the spacious lounge/reception.

The hotel is a short walk from the Natural History Museum and South Kensington Tube station, which has a direct service to London Heathrow Airport. Olympia Exhibition Centre is 1.6 miles away.

Kensington and Chelsea is a great choice for travelers interested in culture, history and architecture.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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	Deluxe Single Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 108 ft² Rooms are 108 square feet. Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, Telephone, Hairdryer, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 129 ft² Rooms are 129 square feet. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Wardrobe/Closet, Linens Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 75 ft² This single room has a tea/coffee maker. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Safe, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Flat-screen TV, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Standard Double Room 1 full bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 129 ft² This double room has a tea/coffeemaker. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Safe, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 135 ft² These larger rooms have air conditioning. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 140 ft² This triple room has a satellite TV and tea/coffee maker. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Safe, Telephone, Hairdryer, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Flat-screen TV, Wardrobe/Closet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Natural History Museum London 0.1 miles
Natural History Museum 0.1 miles
South Kensington 0.2 miles
London Science Museum 0.2 miles
Victoria & Albert Museum 0.3 miles
Gloucester Road 0.3 miles
Grosvenor Casino The Gloucester London 0.3 miles
Imperial College London 0.3 miles
Royal College of Art 0.4 miles
Royal Albert Hall 0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Tesco Supermarket` Supermarket 0.3 miles
Waitrose Supermarket 0.5 miles
Harrods Food Hall Supermarket 0.6 miles

Closest Airports

London City Airport 9.8 miles
London Heathrow Airport 11.9 miles
London Gatwick Airport 23.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“We loved the location--less than half a block from the front door of the Museum of Natural History and only about a block more to the V & A Museum and the Hop On Hop Off Bus. The breakfast room was set with white linen tablecloths and a good breakfast was served very nicely. We must mention the exceptionally friendly, helpful staff, especially in the evening, including Zita.”

Allan

United States of America

“Best location ever in London, three tube lines and buses to choose from. Nice area with cafés and great museums around the corner. Very friendly staff, room spacious (we had a three-bed-room for family with 2 small kids)”

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October 17, 2017

Jajaja
Switzerland
7.5

“Great location, decent hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Hard to beat location, if your plan is to visit rather than stay in the hotel it's perfect, the hotel is well equipped too and the staff helpful and welcoming
October 16, 2017

Anonymous
Switzerland
4.6

“ok for one night”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Door closes very badly and room was very noisy.
눇Location is ok
October 12, 2017

Tom
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Very busy school behind hotel; no soundproofing on the windows; tired decor; no bath plug;
눇Friendly and helpful reception; comfortable bed; good water pressure
October 10, 2017

Susanne
Austria
7.1

“Barkeeper Nicolas from the Hotel opposite was a wonderful host for me and my friends.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The reception staff was not polite several days, different staff. They promised to bring me water bottles, but did not bring. In the middle of the night, I had to fetch them from the bar opposite of the hotel. When I asked them to repeat, what they said, he answered very angry "Is my English so bad?" I said, no not at all, but I cannot hear well, after sitting 2 hours in the plane. Then he still was angry with me.
눇The barkeeper Nicolas in the hotel opposite is great, his collegue definitly not.
October 9, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The tap water was not drinkable. There was a very small sign in the bathroom indicating you should not drink the water. That should have been explained upon arrival and/or at a minimum posted in the hotel's description. However no bottled water was provided in the room, you had to ask at reception for water every day. Moreover, no explanation for why the water was not drinkable was given, despite repeated requests and an unanswered email to the management.
눇Well located
October 8, 2017

Charles
United States of America
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room too small. Elevator was unreliable. Carpet dirty. Water was off one day. Overpriced. No chairs. Mattress sagging.
눇Breakfast was good. Location was great. Staff was friendly.
October 7, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.1

“very pleasant stay but felt that it was overpriced.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The electricity kept tripping in our room if you had the lights and kettle on! The room was quite cramped and the hotel does look quite shabby once out of the main reception.
눇Staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean and well equipped.
October 7, 2017

Anonymous
United States of America
4.6

“We will not stay at the Gainsborough again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉the shower was broken....no attempt on part of the staff to have it fixed during our stay. there was a sign saying "do not drink the water". We were given a bottle of filtered water that had a broken seal. the elevator worked sporadically Computer in the lobby was not working. Staff not interested in helping Only one key per room....not acceptable
눇the location was good.
October 6, 2017

Paul
United Kingdom
6.7

“Enjoyable stay”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The water from the sink had a label on it saying not for drinking, however there was no drinking water provided in the room.
눇The hotel was nicely styled and a good location, with nice local resturants
October 4, 2017

Cinzia
Germany
6.7

“Ok for a night or two”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room really tiny, bathroom (especially shower) could do with an upgrade. Internet ever so slow.
September 30, 2017

Ken
United Kingdom
3.3

“Dreadful. Do not stay at the Gainsborough”
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. It needs knocking down. Everything in it was years overdue for replacement; the furniture, the carpets the building everything! Water leaked into my room when it was raining. I got another room but by the water damage it was obvious this was a general issue throughout the hotel. It isn't even cheap!
눇Nothing
September 29, 2017

Vanessa
United Kingdom
5.4

“Not value for money and we would not return.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The bed was extremely uncomfortable and should be replaced. A sign under the taps said the water was not drinking water, yet no bottled water was provided in the room. The room décor was very tired and not altogether clean.
눇The location was excellent.
September 28, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
3.3

“never again.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉dreadful room. dreadful shower. dreadful staff.
눇nothing
September 28, 2017

Jane
Hong Kong
8.8

“Very good value, clean and excellent staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room style is old But as I only slept there, it was fine
눇Fabulous location, room a little old fashioned but very quiet, clean and comfy bed
September 27, 2017

Jonathan
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
6.7

“Good location for S Ken and Hyde Park but rooms need refurbishment”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Very tired room and furniture. Expensive but not that bad for central London.
눇Good location. Public areas ok. Breakfast good.

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