Description
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage..
With a stay at Gainsborough Hotel in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Natural History Museum and 11 minutes by foot from Kensington High Street. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Hyde Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Cromwell Road - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Natural History Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Victoria and Albert Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Imperial College London - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Science Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Kensington High Street - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Royal Albert Hall - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Kensington Gardens - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Hyde Park - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Harrods - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Sloane Square - 1.6 km / 1 mi Kensington Palace - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Thames River - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Queensway - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi Stamford Bridge Stadium - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi The nearest airports are: London City Airport (LCY) - 18.2 km / 11.3 mi Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 23.2 km / 14.4 mi Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 63.9 km / 39.7 mi Luton Airport (LTN) - 60.7 km / 37.7 mi Stansted Airport (STN) - 68.2 km / 42.4 mi . Near Natural History Museum.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee..
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Parking
- Parking
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Café
- Fax/photocopier
- Hair dryer
- Luggage storage
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Serviced office
- Wake-up call service
- Bars
- Bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
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Based on 715 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of London
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 715 TripAdvisor reviews
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janetbE4503ZM
Blackpool, United Kingdom
08/07/2026
“Great location and value.”
Just spent two nights at the Gainsborough Hotel, and booked our next London stay before we left with the helpful Sakura on reception. We booked this trip through Secret Escapes but I think it’s worth booking direct with the hotel. This hotel is very good value for London and not grand but does n… more
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cerne147
Gloucester, United Kingdom
03/07/2026
“Great value and location”
Very well positioned hotel for South Kensington tube and the museums. Lovely room with good aircon / tea making facilities and clean bathroom. Reception was very friendly and held our suitcase. Lovely full breakfast at the the exhibitionist hotel opposite. Very good value for money - highly rec… more
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TOONIST
Leicester, United Kingdom
25/06/2026
“Simply Sensational.”
My wife and I booked this incredible hotel through Secret Escapes. Perfectly located. A short walk from the tube and museums. 15 minute walk to Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Parks. The same to Harrods, if you need a retail fix. The sister hotel just across the road, 'The Exhibitionist', is grea… more
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470andyr
Plymouth, United Kingdom
21/06/2026
“Cool budget room”
We came up to see " les mis" at the Albert Hall, this hotel is 20 min walk away and only 10 from the natural history and science museums. 2 minutes from local shops, restaurants and pubs. We had a budget room in the basement it was spacious with a good size shower room and toilet. The aircon was … more
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Marg0_10
Castlebar, Ireland
25/06/2026
“Excellent location & very professional staff .”
Returned again to the Gainsborough Hotel and again very happy with our visit . Very helpful professional staff . Sparkling clean rooms and the location is excellent. Just a few minutes walk to the Natural History Museum ,V&A Gallery ,South Kensington Tube Station and many more attractions . Really… more
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Based on 8 reviews
Service: 8
Cleanliness: 7
Room: 5
Facilities: 5
Location: 8
Breakfast: 6
Quality/Price: 6
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