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The Kensington Hotel

5.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, a quick walk to Natural History Museum
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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Point of interest
Wine bar
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

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109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪81 min drive‬
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Suite (The Brompton Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite (The Brompton Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Cosy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Cosy)

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite)

  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, The Kensington Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. This hotel has 150 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hyde Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪K Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Hereford Arms, South Kensington - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Hotel with a fitness center, a quick walk to Natural History Museum
Guests of The Kensington Hotel enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers.
Smart TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters ensure a restful night. Minibars, espresso makers, and free newspapers are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 40 for adults and GBP 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The K Bar
  • Town House at Kensington

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • 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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

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
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches 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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at The Kensington Hotel?

The Kensington Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Apr 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on Apr 6, 2025 start from $305.92, 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Kensington Hotel?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. You'll also find Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Kensington Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Is a spa located at The Kensington Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does The Kensington Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Kensington Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Kensington Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Kensington Hotel?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Kensington Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Kensington Hotel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at Town House at Kensington.

Will The Kensington Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Kensington Hotel for a fee of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Kensington Hotel?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Kensington Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Kensington Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 12.5 mi away (60 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 14.4 mi away (36-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Kensington Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Kensington Hotel.

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 733 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday gift to myself
This is my second time staying at the Kensington. The staff was wonderful and they tried really hard to meet all my needs. They surprised me with a balloon, sparkling wine and a really good Victoria sponge cake. The bed was really comfortable and I received turned down service every night. Afternoon tea was wonderful and delicious. The only problem was one of the elevators’ buttons didn’t work for my floor. But other than that it was a lovely experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Will come back! Top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MEHMET CAN

Liked: Amenities
Clean and classy hotel with great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyza

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kensington is my home away from home. Love the property and the service. Outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything about this hotel and the area. Walking distance to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay here again!!
The hotel and room were nice but my view was the back of another building. That i could live with but i was so cold, because the heating would either not come on and/or stay on. I had to keep phoning reception for them to turn my heating up/on. After the third time i was just annoyed given this is a 5 star hotel and i paid the advertised rate to be there for a number of days. Apart from the heating issue things were fine. The staff were friendly and professional but i will be staying at the Hyatt Regency Churchill hotel when i return to London in 6 weeks time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

islam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gilda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Chicago

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a convenient location near the South Kensington tube stop. Rooms are immaculate and comfortable. Entire staff is friendly and welcoming. Have stayed many times before and plan to stay there again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Everything about this place is great. Good service, and everything from check in to check out was smooth. A 5 star hotel that lives up to its stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff, excellent bar and food, excellent location, highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service. Sylvio and daisy and all of the staff made this a 5 star experience. Beautiful, historic property with all of the modern amenities. Beautiful bar with great bartenders. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Venetia, Mensdorf

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overrated
SW7 (South West London) is one of the best Post Codes in the entire city and country, lovely buildings / restaurants and plenty of historic sites to see so you expect the hotel to be on a par with it’s surroundings and for some parts it was: restaurant/ bar/ lobby area - all really nice. We’d stayed in the area on many occasions before but thought this time we would try The Kensington. Booked the std room - (which to be fair hadn’t done in any of the other previous hotel stays) but never checked the room square footage (or meterage as it was). The bathroom ( no joking) was less than 4sq metres - maybe closer to 3- probably the smallest bathroom I have ever had anywhere in the world. From the centre- I could literally touch any of the 4 walls without moving from my spot. I could touch the left side/ right / front and back all from the centre. The bedroom ( having moved from the first given room) was 13-15sqm, like a box and not value for money at £450/ night (in my mind). I didn’t particularly enjoy the stay but don’t get me wrong it is still a nice hotel. Special shout out to Lucian - very helpful. Checkin person in question- a little less so! Oh yes, don’t try and ask for a drink after 10:30pm (weekdays). Bar closes at this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good position in London The room has everything you need expresso machine and kettle Don’t like a shower over the bath
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fantastic hotel with excellent customer service. Simply the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pia Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bbb
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it. Great service. Would return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely stay with no drama
Very friendly and polite staff. Room was well-appointed and in excellent condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Veronica, Tucson

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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