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 9.5

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

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
1 single bed
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
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for London
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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
  • Pietro
    Italy Italy
    The location is excellent, in South Kensington. The hotel is very well maintained in every detail. The rooms with a fireplace always lit are very beautiful. The staff is super kind and always available.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Town House
    • Cuisine
      International

Facilities of The Kensington Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

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

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.

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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

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

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

    • Fitness centre
    • Massage

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

  • The Kensington Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Town House

  • Room options at The Kensington Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite
    • Single
    • Family

  • 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.