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Reviews of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Scarsdale Place, Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, London, W8 5SR, United Kingdom

#811 of 1,010 hotels in London

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Review Score

Based on 8789 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent service on desk by Devi

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit old and worse for wear, considering it’s a four star hotel

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely staff, adequate hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was upgraded from Standard but had no more facilities, indeed there was no bedside light on one side. The bathroom decoration was poor.

    WE visit the RAH and this is a good location for that

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    Despite being rather dated, this hotel offers a great location and comfy beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Club Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bedroom decor was very dated and shabby. The fridge was noisy and the hairdryer didn’t work.

    The beds were very comfy and the breakfast was substantial with a very varied selection of foods. I liked the late checkout (noon) and the easy check-in and check-out. Great too that it was an easy stroll to the underground station at High Street Kensington.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice location, comfortable and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bath to shower switch wasn’t working. Staff did call to fix but stopped working again. Was near tube line and slight noise in the morning and night but nothing so extreme that we had any issues falling asleep.

    Great location, close to public transport, staff very friendly, not a new hotel but you can tell a lot of money was put into it when it was built and is kept very well. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Bedroom was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    7.0
    I have been staying at The Tara for more than 25 years.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bring Back the Door man with the green Top Hat & tails.

    Location The Reception Staff were EXCELLENT.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    It was good overall, i would stay there again as its location eased my access
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    How old every decor is ! And how the air conditioner is so old and rusty with dust

    The location and the accessible services around it

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Like it

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    It is a nice hotel if it is refurbished
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are old and need maintenance (AC and telephone are not working- bathroom needs completely to be renewed) Carpets to be changed. The bed sheets and pillows are consumed.

    Location in high street kensington with a lot pf shops and cafes-the under ground station and many bus stops are 3 minutes walk from the hotel Price fare - nice lobby and staff/ fast checkin and checkout-

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    I would definitely recommend this for the price of the room and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No second bedside lamp for reading or plug for charging phone next to bed. Fridge door was broken. Carpet could have been cleaner. Bathroom basic.

    Great location in the heart of Kensington, easy travel links for underground, easy to visit museums on foot. Great for leaving luggage after checkout. Tea/coffee in room appreciated. Bed was very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing I didn’t like in my club room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Great value, no frills hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was next to train line so a little noisy but trains did stop around midnight so didn't affect sleeping.

    Great location for royal Albert Hall and the museums and only 5 minutes walk to tube station.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    7.0
    Clean and comfortable rooms, excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean room, spacious room and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    6.0
    Average stay convenient for Albert Hall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Two people in room only one chair.Difficult to reach safe, Needs shaving mirror in bathroom. Plates for hot food were cold and hot food just warm no selection of bread only slices for toasting.would pay more for a better selection.

    Very comfy bed .Bath easy to get in and out of.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sink in the bathroom was blocked

    Location is really good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    6.0
    Good location and rooms but go out for breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Club Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was awful. It was served in one of the conference rooms with communal tables for 12 (very tightly packed). Buffet was uninspiring and not very hot. Drinks in paper cups. Self service on a new level - collect your cutlet and find a spot to sit.

    Location next to High St Ken tube is great and our room on the 12th floor had great views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom clenliness

    I stay at Copthorne for convenience and mainly cost. The rooms are very tired but bed is comfy. Bathrooms are disgracefully. Showers always leak point in the wrong direction and generally unclean. The sink plugs never work and the bath mat is dirty. Tile grouting dirty.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    7.0
    Great location still a good hotel giving good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One or two housekeeping gripes we had to ask for the room to be cleaned after the first couple of days, the room was big but looks a bit tired now and in need of refurbishment

    It’s literally caution and value for money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    It was great all the same!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bathroom needed a little attention - Tap sprayed out and they had to come fix the basin plug which was stuck. The staff reacted quickly and did tend to the issues. the heater in the room as also not working

    Room, Parking, Breakfast and staff were wonderful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    7.0
    A well located hotel, rooms a little dated, but clean and good value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was a little dated, although communal areas were ok. If you are looking for hotel to spend lots of time in, this proabably isn't it. It's functional, rather than having lots of facilities.

    Excellent location, close to tube station and high street kensington shops, but set back so it is quiet. As a functional place to stay whilst visiting London it is a good option.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    7.0
    You get what you pay for I suppose .. but I’ve stayed in other London properties of similar price and had far better exp
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom was tired (fair enough) .. and not 100% clean (inexcusable) … had to change rooms as upon check in to original room there was somebody’s ‘bogey’ on the wall by the bed .. in a very obvious place not hidden so not sure how housekeeping could have missed it ? Changed rooms and although cleaner there were stains on the bed valance and it was very hot and stuffy even with the supposed‘aircon’ on Reception staff were very relaxed, the lady who changed my room wasn’t really that apologetic and was eating chocolates whilst serving me.

    It’s location to High Street Kensington and Albert Hall

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Toilets weren't the best

    Near tube station, friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As a returning customer, I feel the rooms look tired and in need of an upgrade/improvements.

    Excellent Location. Staff are helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    6.0
    Enjoyed are stay and location friendly staff made are stay thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom and room could do with a refurbishment And flat roof had plastic covering something and with the wind had to sleep

    Good location good staff clean bedding

    Stayed in April 2024

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