About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy in London offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and free toiletries. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi and a elevator for easy access. The hotel provides a coffee machine, bath or shower, and a work desk, catering to all needs. Prime Location: Located in the city center, the hotel is less than 0.6 mi from South Kensington Underground Station and an 11-minute walk to the Natural History Museum. London Heathrow Airport is 12 mi away. Nearby attractions include the Royal Albert Hall and Harrods. Local Activities: The surrounding area offers water sports and boating, providing ample opportunities for leisure activities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Sonder by Marriott
Hotel chain/brand
Sonder by Marriott

Property highlights

    • Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lesley
    Canada Canada
    The breakfast was predictable and very adequate. Good selection of items for a continental breakfast. I like the easy checkin and checkout. The rooms are comfortable and clean (except for lack of AC as noted below). I like that I can....
  • Didem
    Turkey Turkey
    Everything was good about this place. Beautiful location as well
  • Tais
    Brazil Brazil
    Excellent location, the neighborhood is calm and beautiful. The room was very clean and the lighting was amazing; with a big window. The size and distribution of the spaces was very good, considering the small size.
  • Maria
    Venezuela Venezuela
    Location was wonderful and they provided a small complimentary breakfast that was amazing
  • Marko
    Serbia Serbia
    The hotel is in an excellent location, clean, well-maintained, and well-connected to all parts of the city.
  • Michelle
    United States United States
    The breakfast was good and the room clean, well-lit, organized, and offered lots of places for people to sit.
  • Garcia
    United States United States
    The area was nice There were a lot of tourists and a lot of restaurants it was convenient .
  • Tracy
    United States United States
    The location was excellent and close to the underground train
  • Sara
    Spain Spain
    Perfect location, calm street, tube really nearby. Comfy bed, clean room. Easy communication and flawless check-in/check-out.
  • Katrina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely modern hotel, clean rooms and friendly staff. I booked this for my 22 year old son who was doing an exam locally and he appreciated the style of the room, the coffee maker and actually the hairdryer! He also rated the location of the room,...

Hotel area info

House rules

The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

After confirmation, Sonder will reach out to guests through a secure link to gather some information regarding their stay. Sonder may require the guest to provide a photo of their government-issued photo ID. Guests will receive check-in details from property management three days prior to arrival. Please note: the layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from these photos. There's no air conditioning. Sonder offers all guests the ability to book housekeeping services on-demand for a nominal fee. This ensures you can enjoy an uninterrupted and environmentally sustainable stay. Housekeeping services must be scheduled via the Sonder app, 24 hours in advance.

The Small Double Room is located on a lower level and does not have natural light.

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.

Please inform The Gilbert Hotel Kensington, Sonder Hotel by Marriott Bonvoy of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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