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The Kensington Hotel

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Suite (The Brompton)
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria and Albert Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (The Brompton)

Suite (The Brompton)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room (Cosy)

Room (Cosy)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (The Knightsbridge)

Suite (The Knightsbridge)

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Cozy Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London

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.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ESQ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hjem - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

The Kensington Hotel offers 150 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 150 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
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).
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.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Town House at Kensington - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
The K Bar - Onsite wine bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 40 for adults and GBP 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Tea service

Restaurants on site

  • The K Bar
  • Town House at Kensington

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

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
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Free cribs are available on request at the 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and wonderful staff
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the K bar. We were there every night of our stay for a nightcap. Staff were great and drinks were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room five star clean and luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stavros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some of the best customer service I have ever experienced. The front desk was very helpful, Ann at the switchboard, Maintenance et all. Clean room, and very comfortable beds. Lobby bar is also perfect, the bartender was very professional and made great cocktails.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Steve

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murat

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Really nice staff and such attractive and pretty c
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nausheen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel. Only complaint was the room and hotel were super warm (during winter time). Amazing decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole Francesca

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari Jo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, beautiful room, great staff everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful quaint hotel, such a lovely traditional feel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

VINCENT, Old San Juan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charlie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above was great but check-in was way below.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laree

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT, Old San Juan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff members were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025