A stay at Kensington Gardens Hotel places you in the heart of London, a 3-minute drive from Hyde Park and 9 minutes from Buckingham Palace. .This hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Trafalgar Square.
What's nearby
Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Piccadilly Circus - 14 min drive - 5.0 km
Buckingham Palace - 14 min drive - 4.4 km
Trafalgar Square - 15 min drive - 5.0 km
Big Ben - 18 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Bayswater Underground Station - 4 min walk
London Paddington Station - 15 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Prince Alfred - 2 min walk
Bayswater Arms - 3 min walk
Gold Mine - 2 min walk
Four Seasons - 3 min walk
The Phoenix Pub - 3 min walk
About this property
Kensington Gardens Hotel
Victorian hotel in London
Kensington Gardens Hotel offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 building
6 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1854
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Desk chair
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Phoenix Hotel, 1-8 Kensington Garden Square]
The host will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Payment types
Important information
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
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Reviews
Kensington Gardens Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Since it was a hotel, I wish someone brought my luggage down for me when I checked out. A bit confusing to check in a different place than you’re staying.
Just marking down as there are no fridges in the rooms, at least not in the room I was in, so unable to keep a cold drink. Besides that everything is/was great
Good stay. Room as described. The shower was very slippery and the shower head has to be held in your hand when showering, so may not be suitable for all.
Juliet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
kurt
5 Jul 2025
kurt
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
robbie
5 Jul 2025
robbie
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
Travelled with family, Travelled with group
4 Jul 2025
This was our second stay this year. During our 1st stay the weather was cold. This time it was hot! This time our room had a fan in it. We were so thankful.
Don't go there during a heat wave, it's about 10C hotter in the rooms than outside.
Also don't forget your earplugs because you will hear doors slamming until late at night and early in the morning.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Sarah
Travelled with family
3 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I knew there wasn’t an elevator. I didn’t know there were 4 floors. 80 steps up winding stair cases with luggage isn ’t really a great option. My 73 year old mother needed assistance but there wasn’t any. The two young girls at the desk didn’t offer. Plus in order to check in for the Kensington Hotel you have to go three doors down to a different hotel. She could barely get her luggage up the front steps of the check in. Still no help was offered. I ended up hauling her bag up the flights of stairs to our room.
Beautiful property in a quiet Neighborhood. Its a five minutes walking distance from restaurants, shops and the train station. The only downfall is our room was on the fifth floor (76 stairs to climb) and there is no elevator.
Nice, comfortable rooms (friend, me). But she was at the front of our building and had a group roomed around her: noisy (my room was off on its own, at the back: quiet). Also, she was located where the outside door BANGED shut every time someone entered/exited. Maybe they could adjust the setting so that it closes quietly?