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The Kensington Hotel

5.0 star property
Elevate your stay amidst the city’s iconic museums. Indulge in delicious meals at Town House at Kensington or recharge in our state-of-the-art gym.

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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Bathroom
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Wine bar
Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

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Suite (The Brompton Suite)

Suite (The Brompton Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Cosy)

Room (Cosy)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite)

Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 15 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 17 min walk
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • South Kensington Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 17 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪K Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Hereford Arms, South Kensington - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Boutique eco-certified hotel near Natural History Museum
Located close to Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum, The Kensington Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Town House at Kensington, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 150 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

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

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

  • Weekday English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 40 for adults and GBP 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The K Bar
  • Town House at Kensington

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 40.00 for adults and GBP 40.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Kensington
Kensington Hotel
Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington London, England
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
The Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on Mar 5, 2025 start from CA $389.1, 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 The Kensington Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Kensington Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). South Kensington Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oussama

The best property and hotel in South Kensignton bar none
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

islam

Great place to stay at
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MEHMET CAN

Clean and classy hotel with great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri

A lovely boutique style hotel. Great location with such stylish accommodations. Attentive and helpful staff. I will be returning to the Kensington Hotel in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, excellent bar and food, excellent location, highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Hotel and staff were so nice! A gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Masina

Love everything about this hotel and the area. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masina

Wonderful hotel. Will come back! Top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Everything about this place is great. Good service, and everything from check in to check out was smooth. A 5 star hotel that lives up to its stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyza

The Kensington is my home away from home. Love the property and the service. Outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Located in a convenient location near the South Kensington tube stop. Rooms are immaculate and comfortable. Entire staff is friendly and welcoming. Have stayed many times before and plan to stay there again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

fantastic hotel with excellent customer service. Simply the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Amazing facilities and staff. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nausheen

Love this hotel and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nausheen

Great staff and hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

A lovely stay with no drama
Very friendly and polite staff. Room was well-appointed and in excellent condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Fantastic service. Sylvio and daisy and all of the staff made this a 5 star experience. Beautiful, historic property with all of the modern amenities. Beautiful bar with great bartenders. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Excellent stay thank you very much
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Lovely staff, wonderful neighborhood location, comfortable rooms and in hotel dining
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

You have to consider this property as one of the best 5 star values. Absolutely the best
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Loved it. Great service. Would return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs s

Good position in London The room has everything you need expresso machine and kettle Don’t like a shower over the bath
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

The Kensington is always welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pia Kim

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Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
5.0