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About this property
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 cozy 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 984 feet 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Elevator
- Bar
- Laundry
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lauren
United Arab Emirates
“Large room with seating area. Nice bar and restaurant area. Umbrellas available to borrow. Comfy bed. Good location to walk to museums.” - Edna
Cyprus
“Our room had a view to the park, it was quiet and not very noisy. It was quite comfortable, close to main attractions and restaurants and within short walking distance to the metro. The continental breakfast was good. We had the afternoon tea...” - Ogrady
Ireland
“Friendly , professional staff. Located close to main thoroughfare” - Kristopher
United States
“Excellent location and easy to get to the closest tube station. The breakfast was great. Overall a great place for anyone visiting Imperial.” - Stephanie
United States
“Our room was very comfortable, and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.” - Christine
Australia
“Welcoming staff. Big room with great bedding towels etc. Terrific position. Parking.” - Tammy
United States
“The customer service is exceptional. The building and rooms are clean and attended to. Bar on site, room service, and a two minute walk to the tube.” - Douglas
United Kingdom
“Room excellent , very spacious for family of four . Clean & quiet . Staff very helpful . Great location , handy for restaurants & tube” - Garrin
South Africa
“breakfast was very good, slightly over price i think but was tasty staff were amazing and very attentive” - Michael
Czech Republic
“the unmistakable atmosphere of an authentic historic hotel, great location, pleasant neighborhood, nice staff, bed and bedding, cozy hotel lobby with bar, nice room size, view”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineMediterranean • European
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as 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.





The fine print
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 accommodations 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 ID 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.