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

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7.4
Good
5,864 reviews
7.4
Good
5,864 reviews

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  • Staff7.9
  • Facilities7.3
  • Cleanliness7.6
  • Comfort7.6
  • Value for money7.3
  • Location8.8
  • Free WiFi8.0

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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Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

Breakfast Info

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

Parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar

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Guest reviews

7.4
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  • Staff7.9
    Reception, Help
  • Facilities7.3
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  • Cleanliness7.6
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  • Comfort7.6
    Room size, Bathroom, Room
  • Value for money7.3
    Convenient location
    Extra charges
  • Location8.8
    Public transit, View, Shopping area
  • Free WiFi8.0

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About Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel

Welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 28, 2008

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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
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
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

    Menu: Buffet

    Ashburn SW7

    Food: European

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 44 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • Welsh
  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Lithuanian
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Filipino
  • Turkish
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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.

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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.

FAQs about Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel

  • Room options at Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel by:

    • Taxi 1h 10min

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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 has 2 restaurants:

    • Ashburn SW7
    • Forum Room - Breakfast

  • 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

  • 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
    • Parking garage
    • Accessible parking

  • Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel is 2.6 miles from the center of London.