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In stylish Kensington, this grand Victorian hotel offers free WiFi, fine dining and 4-star rooms. The Gem Strathmore Hotel is located in the fashionable borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and was once the residence of the Earl of Strathmore, the Queen Mother's father. Each room has internet access and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Some rooms feature a cosy seating area and a luxury marble bathroom with free toiletries. The elegant Earls Restaurant offers a modern British menu and fine wines. With original chandeliers and a grand fireplace, the Glamis Bar serves classic cocktails and traditional afternoon teas. Just 300 metres from Gloucester Road Underground Station, Gem Strathmore Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Natural History Museum. Lively Knightsbridge is a 10-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Philip
    Australia Australia
    The location was ideal for exploring London and museums.
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff in reception area were exceptional. Hotel is very well located and had a classic charm..would stay in Gem hotels again
  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location and staff great, room lovely and had all we needed.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Gem Strathmore Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Estonian
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Slovak

House rules

Gem Strathmore Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

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

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as 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

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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.

Maestro Mastercard Visa JCB American Express Cash Gem Strathmore Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the card holder and payment card need to be present on check-in for identification or check-in may be declined and an alternative payment card will be requested to cover total accommodation cost.

The credit card holder must be present upon arrival with the credit card used for the payment. No third-party credit card will be accepted. Contact our Reservations team if you are booking for a 3rd party.

The Hotel reserves the right to cancel any reservation should it believe that the reservation is being used for commercial use rather than for personal use or if it believes that the reservation is false, fraudulent, speculative or is a reservation in anticipation of demand.

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

When booking a room with breakfast inclusive please note it is a Continental Breakfast. Upgrade to English Breakfast available at the hotel.

Please note different terms and conditions will apply to group bookings for more than 5 rooms. The property will contact the guest following their reservation.

Special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests with children please note that only one crib is available on request.

The hotel will pre-authorize the first night of the stay for the credit-card holder. If the credit-card is not authorized with the amount, the hotel reserves the right to release the booking.

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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Gem Strathmore Hotel

  • Room options at Gem Strathmore Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quadruple

  • Gem Strathmore Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Gem Strathmore Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Guests staying at Gem Strathmore Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

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

    • Gem Strathmore Hotel is 2.5 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Gem Strathmore Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1