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 9.6 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.

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

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • ECOsmart
    ECOsmart
  • Green Tourism
    Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Natalia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was outstanding and totally exceeded our expectations, it felt very grand and an incredible experience
  • Richard
    United States United States
    Really low key, quiet, comfortable hotel. Great bed and pillows. Staff and service first rate
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was on the second floor and was a little small for what it cost bathroom ok but very compact
  • Alison
    Ireland Ireland
    I thought the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Also really like the decor of the hotel, very stylish and colourful.
  • Maj
    Italy Italy
    The hotel is an oasis of freshness and peace in the hot, bustling London. Room has all what you need including kettle, good quality tea bags and shortbread and of course Nespresso to prepare coffee. The bed was extremely comfortable. Breakfast...
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is in a great location- service from staff excellent - bar and evening drinks and snacks beautiful- breakfast great
  • Fiorella
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Staff was very nice. Breakfast is delicious. Give a try to the room service, is great. Thank you George!!
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional staff. Beautiful hotel. Really enjoyed our stay!
  • Cassandre
    France France
    We had a perfect stay! Everything was amazing—the staff was incredibly kind and attentive, always making sure we felt welcome. The hotel is both modern and cozy, with a charming, traditional English touch. The intimate atmosphere made it even more...
  • Paula
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff are exceptional especially the concierge. They always go above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Town House
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

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
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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.