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 London Visitors Hotel

42 Holland Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W14 8BB, United Kingdom – Great location - show map – Subway Access

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8.2
Very Good
516 reviews

Great room. Very spacious and comfortable. Modern bathroom with great shower. Great light from large windows.

William United States of America

The location was great, just off Kensington High Street, close to Holland Park. Lots of restaurants and shopping in the area, easy to get around in London. Staff were easy to communicate with. We originally stayed in a large double room in back which was excellent. Then because our stay was extended, we moved to a room upstairs, which was comfortable, but small. Then we moved back into a large double room in the front that had two additional twin beds. Even though it was in front, the street noise was not bad. We enjoyed our stay and will make this hotel a base when we are in London. The downstairs common rooms were very nice.

Kim United States of America

I liked staying at this Hotel. I do realize, reading through other reviews, that it may not be suitable to everyone, as there are no lifts/elevators and you do have to carry your luggage upstairs. Also, the toilet in my room was pretty small. Being slim, it didn't jeopardize any of the experience. Other than that, room was super comfortable, great bed, bedsheets, they put me in a very silent room facing the garden upon my request. Localization is also amazing, many tine lines around (few minutes walk), restaurants, things to do. For a very good price in comparison to the other hotels i looked up nearby. Will certainly consider staying here next time I come to London.

Mateus Brazil

Friendly staff. We were upgraded to a studio when we booked a small double. Compact but comfortable room. Good transport links.

Guy United Kingdom

The location is very strategic, it’s easy to get to any attractions in central London and there are bus stops and tube station nearby. Also, the bedroom was so spacious and they upgraded my reservation with ensuite bathroom, love it! Thanks!

Maya Indonesia

the staff were excellent , breakfast very goodfor the price , location for Olympia excellent .

Susan Jersey

Enjoyed our stay very much. Nice staff, clean and comfortable rooms with daily room service, and a good breakfast. Close to bus stations (Holland Road and Kensington Station) and train station (Kensington Olympia) with great connections to more central parts of London. Would recommend the bus before the train as you may have to change several times if you choose to go to central London by train/tube from Kensington Olympia.

Hanna Sweden

Location was good, close to Shepherd's Bush tube station and the Kensington High Street tube station. Continental breakfast was provided. Coffee and tea also provided in the evening.

Adrian United States of America

The studio apartment was ideally located..near to everything. Once we got the hang of the buses it was great..very easy to get to all the tourist spots.

Sharon-mae Trinidad and Tobago

The staff was friendly and let us check in early. The room space was well used. Very clean!

Denaeh United States of America
8.2
Very Good
516 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great room. Very spacious and comfortable. Modern bathroom with great shower. Great light from large windows.”
    William William United States of America United States of America
  • “The location was great, just off Kensington High Street, close to Holland Park. Lots of restaurants and shopping in the area, easy to get around in London. Staff were easy to communicate with.”
    Kim Kim United States of America United States of America
  • “I liked staying at this Hotel. I do realize, reading through other reviews, that it may not be suitable to everyone, as there are no lifts/elevators and you do have to carry your luggage upstairs.”
    Mateus Mateus Brazil Brazil
  • “Friendly staff. We were upgraded to a studio when we booked a small double. Compact but comfortable room. Good transport links.”
    Guy Guy United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location is very strategic, it’s easy to get to any attractions in central London and there are bus stops and tube station nearby.”
    Maya Maya Indonesia Indonesia
  • “the staff were excellent , breakfast very goodfor the price , location for Olympia excellent .”
    Susan Susan Jersey Jersey
  • “Enjoyed our stay very much. Nice staff, clean and comfortable rooms with daily room service, and a good breakfast.”
    Hanna Hanna Sweden Sweden
  • “Location was good, close to Shepherd's Bush tube station and the Kensington High Street tube station. Continental breakfast was provided. Coffee and tea also provided in the evening.”
    Adrian Adrian United States of America United States of America
  • “The studio apartment was ideally located..near to everything. Once we got the hang of the buses it was great..very easy to get to all the tourist spots.”
    Sharon-mae Sharon-mae Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago
  • “The staff was friendly and let us check in early. The room space was well used. Very clean!”
    Denaeh Denaeh United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi8.6
City view
Free WiFi
Private Bathroom
Non-smoking rooms
Baggage storage
Heating

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Located in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, London Visitors Hotel consists of a pair of Victorian houses which have retained many period features. Kensington Olympia tube station is just 10 minutes’ walk and provides easy access to central London. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout.

Westfield Shopping Center is a 15-minute walk, and is located in Shepherd's Bush which is full of pubs, bars, clubs and cinemas. Picturesque walks can be taken through Holland Park, which is only 0.7 miles away.

Each of the rooms are accessed by stairs only.

Tea and coffee are offered complimentary.

A continental breakfast is served in the wood-paneled dining room and guests can also relax in the lounge, which features a small library of books and a large open fire.

We now operate remote reception. This means that the check-in/out is automated. You will receive all the instructions via email when you make the booking. We will assist you via phone or email if you have any questions. We will also be happy to chat to you in-person shall you wish to see us.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

London Visitors Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 14, 2012

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8.2
Very Good · 516 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.8
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi8.6

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  • William
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great room. Very spacious and comfortable. Modern bathroom with great shower. Great light from large windows.”
  • Kim
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location was great, just off Kensington High Street, close to Holland Park. Lots of restaurants and shopping in the area, easy to get around in London. Staff were easy to communicate with. We originally stayed in a large double room in back...”
  • Mateus
    BrazilBrazil
    “I liked staying at this Hotel. I do realize, reading through other reviews, that it may not be suitable to everyone, as there are no lifts/elevators and you do have to carry your luggage upstairs. Also, the toilet in my room was pretty small. Being...”
  • Guy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Friendly staff. We were upgraded to a studio when we booked a small double. Compact but comfortable room. Good transport links.”
  • Maya
    IndonesiaIndonesia
    “The location is very strategic, it’s easy to get to any attractions in central London and there are bus stops and tube station nearby. Also, the bedroom was so spacious and they upgraded my reservation with ensuite bathroom, love it! Thanks!”
  • Susan
    JerseyJersey
    “the staff were excellent , breakfast very goodfor the price , location for Olympia excellent .”
  • Hanna
    SwedenSweden
    “Enjoyed our stay very much. Nice staff, clean and comfortable rooms with daily room service, and a good breakfast. Close to bus stations (Holland Road and Kensington Station) and train station (Kensington Olympia) with great connections to more...”
  • Adrian
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was good, close to Shepherd's Bush tube station and the Kensington High Street tube station. Continental breakfast was provided. Coffee and tea also provided in the evening.”
  • Sharon-mae
    Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago
    “The studio apartment was ideally located..near to everything. Once we got the hang of the buses it was great..very easy to get to all the tourist spots.”
  • Denaeh
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was friendly and let us check in early. The room space was well used. Very clean!”
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  • Can my child age 16 sleep with me and my husband
    Unfortunately, not.
    Asked about: Superior Double Room with Private Bathroom • Answered on October 23, 2019
  • Is there a balcony with the studio
    No balcony in studios.
    Answered on January 10, 2020
  • Is there air conditioning in the rooms? Also, how many flights of stairs would we need to climb (meaning the maximum possible).
    We do not have air conditioning to avoid excessive energy use. We do not find it necessary for the London micro-climate. We have 3 storeys above ground floor, so 3 main flights of stairs to the top. Thanks
    Answered on May 6, 2022
  • Is there parking available? And if so how long for? We are thinking about staying the night before attending Olympia horse show, would we be able to walk to the venue? Thank you
    There is car parking in shopping centre Westfield which is 10-15 min. walk from hotel.
    Answered on November 26, 2019
  • Hi How long a walk to Olympia please? Thank you
    5 min. walk
    Answered on March 8, 2022

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London Visitors Hotel
Originally built as large family houses during the Victorian period. The bedrooms are those same rooms used by Victorian families, and on the top floor, the were the staff rooms, of the maids, and butler. Downstairs, the reception room and Dining room are the formal lounge or Parlour, where visiting friends were welcomed. In the lower floor, the Basement, were the kitchen with store rooms, staff room and Butlers office. The family would entertain their guests and friends on the ground floor. The parents would have their bedroom and sitting room on the 1st floor. The children would sleep on the second floor. The small rooms on the mezzanine floors were the bathrooms. Coal would be delivered regularly until the 1970's by horse and cart, and would be stored in cellars under the pavement. This would be used to heat water for the baths, and water would be taken up in buckets to fill a bath. Every room had a fire place or chimney, and coal fires would be lit in every room. The chimneys are still there, but were blocked-up. Now we are re-opening these during room renovations. We still use the chimney in the Lounge near the rec
We are knowledgeable about the local area of West London, the best part of London for living. Our interests, which we can share with you are: Walking routes to discover the local area. Cycling in London. Art galleries, and small specialist museums. Chess Architectural tours with historical points and maps.
In Kensington, we have the fantastic Holland Park, Westfield London for a shopping paradise, Portobello Road by bus, and you can also visit the riverside along the Thames by going west to Hammersmith and Chiswick. We are in a residential area, away from noisy and busy tourist zones, with our local high street around the corner, called Kensington High Street. This is also the Royal Borough, as we have Kensington Palace nearby, as well as other landmark buildings, such as Victoria & Albert museum, Science Museum, and Albert Hall for concerts. Lots of local cafes are in the area., and we have some of London best pubs; you need to ask me about these pubs, as they not on the tourist trail!
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Hungarian,Italian,Polish,Turkish
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Leighton House Museum and Art Gallery
    0.2 miles
  • Kensington High Street
    0.4 miles
  • Opera Holland Park
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Hare & Tortoise Japanese Restaurant
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Mirin Masala Indian Restaurant
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Costa Coffee Bar
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar F'Italy Italian cafe
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Cacciari Italian Restaurant
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Cafe Tarte
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Eventim Apollo
    0.9 miles
  • Buckingham Palace
    2.8 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus
    3.3 miles
  • Trafalgar Square
    3.5 miles
  • Houses of Parliament
    3.6 miles
  • Big Ben
    3.6 miles
  • London Eye
    3.8 miles
  • Wembley Stadium
    5 miles
  • Tower of London
    5.7 miles
  • O2 Arena
    9.1 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Thames
    1.9 miles
  • Lake Holland Park, with small lake
    0.3 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Kensington (Olympia) Tube Station
    0.1 miles
  • Subway Kensington
    0.1 miles
  • Subway West Kensington Tube Station
    0.5 miles
  • Subway Barons Court Tube Station
    0.6 miles
  • Subway Shepherd's Bush (Central line) Tube Station
    0.6 miles
  • Subway Shepherd's Bush
    0.6 miles
  • Subway Holland Park
    0.7 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Heathrow Airport
    10.7 miles
  • London City Airport
    11.1 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    23.6 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of London Visitors Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Baggage storage
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linens
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
  • Clothes rack
  • Carpeted
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Common Areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Turkish
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Check-in

1:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking for more than 12 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express London Visitors Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that American Express cards are not accepted.

If you will be arriving after 23:00, please contact the hotel to arrange check-in.

Cots and extra beds are available upon request.

Please note that for group bookings of 5 rooms or more different policies apply.

Guests will also be asked to show the credit card used to make the booking plus corresponding photographic ID upon arrival. If the guest is not the cardholder then the cardholder must be present upon check-in to provide the card used to make payment and photo ID. Photo ID (passport/driving license) is required at check-in.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about London Visitors Hotel

  • The prices at London Visitors Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to London Visitors Hotel by:

    • Train 30min

  • London Visitors Hotel is 3.1 miles from the center of London.

  • London Visitors Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at London Visitors Hotel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.