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
Excellent location, maybe a little dated but it didn’t detract from my stay. Very friendly staff!
United States of AmericaVery good location Friendly and helpful staff Big rooms Given a room with a nice view of the city
PhilippinesChose 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.
United KingdomThe 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.
United KingdomCheck In was very slow. Computers and staff didn't seem to work well together. Everything else was great
United KingdomPerfect location and very comfortable room with excellent view on Kensington area. It's highly recommend
Saudi ArabiaLovely atmosphere. Staff very helpful. Food was fantastic. Rooms spacious and clean
United KingdomGil 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
United KingdomFantastic, friendly staff. Very tasty and cheap breakfast.
United KingdomThe breakfast was good and the room was nice. Helpful staff.
Cyprus
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Shane
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Angelo
Philippines
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Bob
United Kingdom
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Tanya
United Kingdom
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Michael
United Kingdom
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Mgawish
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Julie
United Kingdom
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Arshad
United Kingdom
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Tanith
United Kingdom
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Edna
Cyprus
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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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See what guests loved the most:
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Shane
United States of America“Excellent location, maybe a little dated but it didn’t detract from my stay. Very friendly staff! ”
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Angelo
Philippines“Very good location Friendly and helpful staff Big rooms Given a room with a nice view of the city”
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Bob
United Kingdom“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.”
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Tanya
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.”
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Michael
United Kingdom
“Check In was very slow. Computers and staff didn't seem to work well together. Everything else was great”
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Mgawish
Saudi Arabia“Perfect location and very comfortable room with excellent view on Kensington area. It's highly recommend”
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Julie
United Kingdom
“Lovely atmosphere. Staff very helpful. Food was fantastic. Rooms spacious and clean ”
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Arshad
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” Read more
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Tanith
United Kingdom
“Fantastic, friendly staff. Very tasty and cheap breakfast.”
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Edna
Cyprus“The breakfast was good and the room was nice. Helpful staff.”
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Grosvenor Casino The Gloucester London0.1 miles
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Natural History Museum London0.4 miles
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Royal College of Art0.5 miles
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Kensington Square0.5 miles
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London Science Museum0.5 miles
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Imperial College London0.5 miles
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Royal Albert Hall0.6 miles
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Stamford Bridge Stadium0.9 miles
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Buckingham Palace1.9 miles
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Piccadilly Circus2.4 miles
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Houses of Parliament2.6 miles
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Trafalgar Square2.6 miles
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Big Ben2.6 miles
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London Eye2.9 miles
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Tower of London4.8 miles
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Wembley Stadium5.9 miles
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O2 Arena8.1 miles
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Subway Gloucester Road Tube Station0.1 miles
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Subway Earls Court0.4 miles
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Subway South Kensington Tube Station0.5 miles
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London City Airport10.1 miles
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London Heathrow Airport11.6 miles
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London Gatwick Airport23.2 miles
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Sustainability initiatives
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- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects
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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.
Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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FAQs about Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel is 2.6 miles from the center of London.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel by:
- Taxi 1h 10min
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Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- Ashburn SW7
- Forum Room - Breakfast
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Guests staying at Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- Breakfast to go
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Room options at Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
- Twin/Double
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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
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Check-in at Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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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.
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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