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The Kensington Hotel

5.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Natural History Museum

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Suite (The Brompton Suite) | Living area | Smart TV
Wine bar
The Kensington Hotel in central London offers a peaceful base with an on-site coffee shop and restaurant serving meals all day. Guests can enjoy dry cleaning, book massages, use in-room WiFi, or the 24-hour business center. Helpful staff can also arrange babysitting for families.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
The current price is ₹32,414
₹38,897 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Suite (The Brompton Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite (The Brompton Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Cosy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room (Cosy)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Cozy Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Knightsbridge Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Studio Suite Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Brompton Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Two Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR

What's nearby

  • 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 - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪ESQ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hjem - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬2 min walk
  • K Bar

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Boutique hotel near Natural History Museum
Located close to Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum, The Kensington Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Town House at Kensington, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, a banquet hall and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 150 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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 and check-out are 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 40.00 for adults and from 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on 21 Sept 2025 start from ₹32,413.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Kensington Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Kensington Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). South Kensington Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 752 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressive hotel! Beautiful, clean, and excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Meghna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and a great property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet elegance to the property, well trained and accommodating staff . We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in a great area. The lobby bar, the room, the staff, everything was great. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property came as a recommendation and I chose to follow through-comfortable, unique, pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so professional! Super nice! Charming hotel. Excellent food and location. Loved our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurel Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, superb service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, excellent staff, and an incredible breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been the nicest stay! I can’t say enough about the staff and how sincerely helpful, professional and sincerely kind they all are. The hotel is absolutely perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I am a regular at The Kensington and have been for over five years. I enjoy the location to shopping, restaurants, and London sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo bien y limpio. Excelente servicio del staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Stay

Fantastic staff got an early check in and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with very accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderfully decorated hotel and helpful staff. Small bathrooms yet the room had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Location and amenities. Great food. Nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers a perfect stay in every respect but especially in the outstanding service that each and every employee offers a guest. The happiness of the staff members are reflected in their quality of service. I will definitely stay at this gem of a hotel again! Referring this to friends- absolutely!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel! Staff was amazing. Neighborhood was walkable and close to museums. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel with top notch experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible service and loved all the walkable restaurants. Bed was uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Lovely hotel. Recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

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