Name: Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel
Address: 97 Cromwell Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom, 97 Cromwell Road, Greater London, SW7 4DN, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $128 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.5

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Hotel Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel

97 Cromwell Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 4DN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map – Subway Access

Great location, rooms very clean, lovely breakfast

Jane

United Kingdom

Location perfect for London Tube Parking although very expensive Staff friendly and attentive

Gerry

United Kingdom

Excellent location, maybe a little dated but it didn’t detract from my stay. Very friendly staff!

Shane

United States of America

Very good location Friendly and helpful staff Big rooms Given a room with a nice view of the city

Angelo

Philippines

Chose this hotel because of location but amazed at the price! Staff lovely, public areas welcoming, room 'huge', and the Tavern Pub great for a nightcap. We'll be back.

Bob

United Kingdom

The location was amazing, just round the corner from Gloucester Rd tube stop and on the bus route we needed. The view of London down Cromwell Road to the Shard was incredible from the 14th floor and this made it feel very special.

Tanya

United Kingdom

Check In was very slow. Computers and staff didn't seem to work well together. Everything else was great

Michael

United Kingdom

Perfect location and very comfortable room with excellent view on Kensington area. It's highly recommend

Mgawish

Saudi Arabia

Lovely atmosphere. Staff very helpful. Food was fantastic. Rooms spacious and clean

Julie

United Kingdom

Gil is the perfect person to handle clients at the hotel. He's indeed very welcoming and has a friendly approach. Extremely professional with a dedicating attitude towards customers. Thanks so much for making my stay even better than I expected. Hotel is situated in an amazing location whereby you have all the facilities. The cleaning was excellent as well. I highly recommend it to others. I'll definitely give a 10 out of 10. Best wishes, Arshad Gassita

Arshad

United Kingdom

What guests loved the most:
“Great location, rooms very clean, lovely breakfast”

Jane United Kingdom
“Location perfect for London Tube Parking although very expensive Staff friendly and attentive”

Gerry United Kingdom
“Excellent location, maybe a little dated but it didn’t detract from my stay. Very friendly staff!”

Shane United States of America
“Very good location Friendly and helpful staff Big rooms Given a room with a nice view of the city”

Angelo Philippines
“Chose this hotel because of location but amazed at the price! Staff lovely, public areas welcoming, room 'huge', and the Tavern Pub great for a nightcap. We'll be back.”

Bob United Kingdom
“The location was amazing, just round the corner from Gloucester Rd tube stop and on the bus route we needed.”

Tanya United Kingdom
“Check In was very slow. Computers and staff didn't seem to work well together. Everything else was great”

Michael United Kingdom
“Perfect location and very comfortable room with excellent view on Kensington area. It's highly recommend”

Mgawish Saudi Arabia
“Lovely atmosphere. Staff very helpful. Food was fantastic. Rooms spacious and clean”

Julie United Kingdom
“Gil is the perfect person to handle clients at the hotel. He's indeed very welcoming and has a friendly approach. Extremely professional with a dedicating attitude towards customers.”

Arshad United Kingdom

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

Located in the heart of one of London’s most iconic boroughs, The Holiday Inn London - Kensington Forum, is a landmark hotel on Cromwell Road and within walking distance of many of the city’s most notable attractions.

The hotel is just a two minutes’ walk from three underground lines at Gloucester Road Station, Piccadilly, Circle and District lines, allowing easy access to central London, while Heathrow Airport is a 40-minute direct tube trip away or 30 minutes on the Heathrow Express train.

Guests can discover many of London’s most well-known attractions nearby, such as Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace, the Natural History Museum, Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park and luxury shopping in Knightsbridge, home to the world-famous Harrods.

The 906-bedroom hotel is set over 27 floors and offers panoramic views of the city. The hotel is also home to 11 versatile, naturally lit event spaces holding up to 400 guests, plus generous break-out space for networking. There's a staffed business center and WiFi is complimentary throughout the hotel.

Guests can start the day with a full English and continental buffet breakfast at The Forum Restaurant or enjoy a Starbucks coffee in the lobby lounge. The Ashburn SW7 Bar & Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner with an all-day menu. The hotel also benefits from a well- equipped gym, the traditional Tavern Pub, a lounge and bar area, and a designated crew lounge.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 28, 2008
Hotel chain/brand: Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi

Parking

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness center

Restaurant

Facilities for disabled guests

Bar

ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.

Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Executive King Room - Non-Smoking 1 king bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Double Room - Non-Smoking 1 full bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Twin Room - Non-Smoking 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Double Room - Disability Access - Non-Smoking 1 full bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	One Bedroom Suite - Non-Smoking 1 king bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Double or Twin Room - Non-Smoking 1 full bed or 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 2	Double Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Executive Twin Room - Non-Smoking 2 twin beds
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Executive Room - Non Smoking 1 full bed or 2 twin beds
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About Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel

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How much is parking

thank you for reaching out. Our car parking facility opens 24/7, cost for hotel residents is £41/24h. Looking forward to welcoming you, Warm regards Richard

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Answered on October 25, 2019
Is there an indoor swimming pool?

Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately this is not a facility we offer. Looking forward to welcoming you, Warm regards Richard

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Answered on October 25, 2019
How much is breakfast

Currently we are serving cold breakfast bags for £5 each, to be collected at the Front Desk. No sitting down Full English breakfast yet. Thank you.

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Answered on July 16, 2020
Hi in the fine print it says the Hotel is only available for essentail workers. Is this still the case ? Or can any one book now ?

It is officially open for every guest since the last 4th of July. Kind regards, Gil

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Answered on July 26, 2020
Do you offer interconnecting rooms?

Only our Executive Rooms are interconnecting

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Asked about: Double Room - Non-Smoking • Answered on February 26, 2020
Can we drop of small cases in morning before checkin and collect cases late afternoon after departure.

Thank you for reaching out. Our Concierge will help you store your luggage any time. Looking forward to welcoming you, Warm regards Richard

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Answered on October 25, 2019
Hi, do the rooms have an iron and ironing board? Thanks🙂

Yes, there are iron and ironing board in the bed rooms

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Answered on June 2, 2021
HI, will it be possible to leave the car in the parking after booking out, we have to attend a meeting that may continue until 15:00 in Central London? Thanks

Thank you for reaching out. You can leave your car as long as needed in our carpark. Stop by our Front Desk when you are ready to collect your car.

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Answered on July 13, 2020
Do you have rooms with washing machines?

No

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Answered on January 23, 2020
Hi is the gym open please

Hello, Thank you for your message. I can confirm the gym is open in the hotel. Look forward to welcoming you soon Freddie

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Answered on October 19, 2020
Hi, Can you please tell me what is the overnight charge for parking for guests? Thank you

Thank you for reaching out. Our 24h car parking charge is 41GBP. Warm regards, Richard

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Answered on July 13, 2020
Is room service all night and front desk open a night

Thank you for reaching out. yes, room service and Front Desk are 24/7. Looking forward to welcoming you, Warm regards, Richard

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Asked about: Double or Twin Room - Non-Smoking • Answered on January 31, 2020
Is breakfast included?

Thank you for reaching out. We have a range of offers available everyday, some are packages that include our full English buffet breakfast. Looking forward to welcoming you, Warm regards Richard

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Asked about: Double or Twin Room - Non-Smoking • Answered on October 25, 2019
Hi Do you have parking for disabled guests with a blue badge.

Yes, we have dedicated bays allocated on the forecourt of the hotel. It is recommended to pre-book these to ensure of availability on the day of arrival.

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Answered on December 8, 2020
Hello I have a reservation with you in November 2021 how do I book parking?

Hello, The hotels car parking is based on first come first served Please check with us when you arrive so we can let you know if parking is available. If it isn’t, we can guide you to the nearest public parking area.

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Answered on July 15, 2021
Is the bath lowered for disability access

The bathtube is lowered in the accessible rooms and equipped with bars/handles for ease of access.

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Asked about: Double Room - Disability Access - Non-Smoking • Answered on March 9, 2021
include breakfast

Thank you for reaching out. Our Forum restuarant serves bfull English buffet breakfast every day from 6.30 to 10.30am (11.30am on Saturdays & Sundays), You can purchase vouchers upon your arrival for £16.95, alternatively you may look for Bed and Breakfast packages on the Booking,com platform. Looking forward to welcoming you, Warm regards Richard

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Asked about: Double Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking • Answered on October 25, 2019
Hello I hope you are well. Is your gym open just now please? Thank you

Thank you for reaching out. The gym is currently closed as per Government guidelines.

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Answered on January 22, 2021
Dear Sir/Madam, Just wondering if the free wi-fi is in rooms or reception or both? THank you for your reply! Kind regards, Vlad

Dear Vlad, both public areas and guests bedrooms are fully covered by our Wi-Fi network. This service is free fo charge. Warm regards.

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Answered on December 21, 2020
Do you have any smoking rooms please?

The entire hotel is Non-smoking

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Answered on February 26, 2020

4 reasons to choose Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel

Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English

Hotel surroundings *

What's nearby

Grosvenor Casino The Gloucester London

0.1 miles
Natural History Museum London

0.4 miles
Royal College of Art

0.5 miles
Kensington Square

0.5 miles
London Science Museum

0.5 miles
Imperial College London

0.5 miles
Royal Albert Hall

0.6 miles

Top attractions

Stamford Bridge Stadium

0.9 miles
Buckingham Palace

1.9 miles
Piccadilly Circus

2.4 miles
Houses of Parliament

2.6 miles
Trafalgar Square

2.6 miles
Big Ben

2.6 miles
London Eye

2.9 miles
Tower of London

4.8 miles
Wembley Stadium

5.9 miles
O2 Arena

8.1 miles

Public transit

Subway Gloucester Road Tube Station

0.1 miles
Subway Earls Court

0.4 miles
Subway South Kensington Tube Station

0.5 miles

Closest Airports

London City Airport

10.1 miles
London Heathrow Airport

11.6 miles
London Gatwick Airport

23.2 miles

How to get to Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel from London Heathrow Airport

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2 Restaurants On Site

Forum Room - Breakfast

Open for: Breakfast

Ashburn SW7

Food: European

Open for: Lunch, Dinner

Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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.

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

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Pre-booking breakfast via Booking.com will result in a discount off the advertised price.

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.

The following parking options are available to guests staying at Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking on site
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- Forum Room - Breakfast
- Ashburn SW7
Check-in at Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel is 2.6 miles from the center of London.
The prices at Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Room options at Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
- Twin/Double
Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Happy hour
- Fitness
From the nearest airport, you can get to Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel by:
- Taxi 1h 10min
Guests staying at Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- Breakfast to go

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