Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Kensington Hotel

The luxurious Kensington Hotel is situated in the heart of South Kensington and within a 20-minute stroll of Harrods, Harvey Nichols and The Royal Albert Hall. The Natural History Museum and The V&A are just 5 minutes on foot. A state-of-the-art fitness room is provided for exclusive use of the hotel’s guests. Free WiFi, luxury bed linen and a large flat-screen TV are included in each room at The Kensington Hotel, as well as an en suite bathroom. The Town House Bar & Restaurant has a magnificent lounge area with period drawing rooms. Its setting offers a blend of traditional and contemporary features, and is an ideal location for for afternoon tea, lunch or evening dinners. South Kensington tube station is only 450 metres away and offers direct access to the heart of the West End & Heathrow Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

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

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for London
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Annabel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were incredible and very accommodating. Room was excellent and location was fab!
  • Katrina
    Australia Australia
    Have stayed at the Kensington on previous occasions - always great location, fantastic staff. We will return.
  • Tracey
    Australia Australia
    Ambience, cleanliness, hospitality, uniqueness and location
  • Cristina
    Spain Spain
    I had to change my room just to arrive, because was with bad views, The reception staff were very kind and effective.
  • Tunç
    Turkey Turkey
    Breakfast needs improvement. in terms of variety and quality.Service overall is excellent.
  • Danio
    Italy Italy
    Very welcoming and polite team and really nicely located. I particularly appreciated the breakfast and the fact that they have a decent gym.
  • Orla
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff , were so friendly and helpful, made us feel so welcome !
  • Carlos
    United States United States
    We had a wonderful stay! The location is great, close to a lot of the attractions and walking distance to very nice restaurants, shops, etc. The staff is wonderful, Harvey was very attentive and kind. The rooms are lovely and comfortable and we...
  • Tara
    Ireland Ireland
    Location, friendliness and helpfulness of staff excellent
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent well appointed hotel. Professional staff and everything was very clean

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Town House
    • Cuisine
      International

Facilities of The Kensington Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Parking garage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese

House rules
The Kensington Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£70 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£35 per child, per night
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£70 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBSoloUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Classic Rooms cannot accommodate extra beds or cots.

WiFi signal can be found in all bedrooms and some of the public areas.

When booking for 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 35 per pet, per stay applies. Dogs are not accepted in Classic rooms.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Kensington Hotel

  • The Kensington Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Town House

  • Guests staying at The Kensington Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • The Kensington Hotel is 2.4 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Kensington Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Single
    • Family

  • The Kensington Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at The Kensington Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at The Kensington Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.