Description
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events..
With a stay at The Kensington Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Science Museum and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Royal Albert Hall.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Natural History Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Imperial College London - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi Victoria and Albert Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Science Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi King's Road - 1 km / 0.6 mi Kensington High Street - 1 km / 0.6 mi Royal Albert Hall - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Kensington Gardens - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Hyde Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Harrods - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi Sloane Square - 1.7 km / 1 mi Battersea Park - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi Kensington Palace - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Stamford Bridge Stadium - 2 km / 1.2 mi Thames River - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi The nearest airports are: London City Airport (LCY) - 20.2 km / 12.5 mi Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 23.1 km / 14.4 mi Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 63.6 km / 39.5 mi Luton Airport (LTN) - 56.6 km / 35.1 mi Farnborough (FAB) - 59.7 km / 37.1 mi The preferred airport for The Kensington Hotel is Gatwick Airport (LGW). . Near Natural History Museum.
Grab a bite to eat at Town House at Kensington, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee..
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Covered parking
- Nearby parking
- Paid parking
- Parking
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Banquet and event room
- Breakfast in bed
- Café
- Cloakroom facilities
- Coffee machine
- Conference centre
- Currency exchange
- Fax/photocopier
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Ironing equipment
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Serviced office
- Shoe shiner
- Terrace
- Wake-up call service
- Wedding service
- Children
- Babysitting service
- Childcare
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Restaurants
- High chairs
- Rooms for events / banquets
- À la carte restaurant
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Massages
- Sauna
- Spa
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Wheelchair-accessible room
- Check-in/Check-out
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of London
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 4683 TripAdvisor reviews
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claudia e
21/04/2026
“South Kensington Perfection”
Stayed at hotel about 10 years ago and it was lovely then but now it is gussied up and even nicer! Beautifully decorated - the common areas feel like a posh private residence...serene and relaxed... The nicest staff! Everyone friendly and helpful... Always big smiles... Rooms are clean and quiet … more
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Fionnuala62
Dublin, Ireland
14/04/2026
“The gorgeous Kensington”
Yet another fabulous stay in the wonderful Kensington Hotel. It really is an absolute gem. It is such an elegant hotel but with a lovely, relaxed charm. The interior decor is beautiful - very soothing and refined. The food is delicious and the breakfast is one of the best I have had anywhere. … more
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Texrates
05/04/2026
“Unassuming luxury with outstanding service”
This hotel is a hidden gem. Located in a lovely neighborhood in South Ken, near tube stations, cafes, Hyde Park and other great places to visit this hotel is wonderful. If you want unassuming luxury in a high end area, stay here. The hotel is highly responsive to any requests/issues I had an excell… more
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Beryl W
Wales, United Kingdom
01/04/2026
“We’ll be returning again soon and can’t wait!”
We loved our stay and without any doubt will be returning. A warm welcome from the doorman, Collin and staff at reception along with the excellent bar (the waiter who’s partner is from Gorseinon, thank you for taking good care of us) and restaurant staff are all a great asset to this beautiful hote… more
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davidaverill
Dublin, Ireland
19/03/2026
“Kensington Hotel stay”
Excellent comfortable stay in a very convenient location close to the museums and transport links. I look forward to staying again.
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