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Gainsborough Hotel

3.5 star property
Step into a world where art meets science and history is just around the corner. Let helpful staff guide you through an unforgettable stay.

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Reception
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Balcony

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Located below ground level
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Balcony

Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, No Windows

Family Suite, No Windows

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Located below ground level
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
7-11 Queensberry Place, Kennsington, London, England, SW7 2DL

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 2 min walk
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 8 min walk
  • Kensington High Street - 11 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 4 min drive
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Natural History Museum Member's Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shoty - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Khan's of Kensington - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gainsborough Hotel

Hotel near Natural History Museum
Close to Victoria and Albert Museum and Imperial College London, Gainsborough Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 54 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Gainsborough Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gainsborough Hotel?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gainsborough Hotel on Feb 23, 2025 start from CA $118.28, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gainsborough Hotel?

Gainsborough Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Gainsborough Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps from Cromwell Road and Natural History Museum. Victoria and Albert Museum and Imperial College London are also within 10 minutes. South Kensington Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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Gainsborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 957 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Lovely spacious rooms, excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Lovely old building, great location - quiet, safe but very convenient for transport, loads of eateries and museums/ places of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Excellent standard of room since the refurbishment. Very close to museums and Hyde Park. Brilliant area for evening dining options too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Excellent value for money in a very desirable part of town, kind staff, and very practical rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

caroline

A lovely hotel in a beautiful area safe for ladies in their own the staff were helpful near all the museums lots of shops and eateries Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiong

a few minutes from south Kensington station, near the museum. lots of dinning options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Great location and nice clean comfortable room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amal

Greet offer and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morven

Staff were friendly and welcoming and the room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheenagh

It was a great hotelx
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Great neighborhood, close to central London.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Great location, comfortable bed and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dr Peter D

As a hotel, quite acceptible
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Perfect room for a short stay, as my single room was very cozy. Excellent location, close to bus and Metro.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

The hotel was clean room was great staff very nice my only dislike was the lift but apart from that everything was spot on would recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Great location and building. Staff were friendly. Comfortable and clean. Did not like the tiny shower or the shower head that kept falling down.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Nice, friendly staff. Room was clean and all that we required. Good price for London and well situated for museums and the Albert Hall and Tube connections.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Far exceeded expectations. Very clean. Helpful staff. Good value for money. Will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Lovely staff, hotel is very close to the Slbrrt Hall
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jayne

It was situated close to the Royal Brompton Hospital.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Great location, friendly service, quiet - would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Helpful staff. Very convenient area to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Convienient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Perfect place for any visit to London! 30 seconds from the Natural History Museum and V&A, 5 minutes from a handy Underground station, very friendly staff...what's not to like?!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Great location and well-kept
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5