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Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel within walking distance of Kensington Palace

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Lounge
Lounge
Close to Natural History Museum and Hyde Park, Sonder Kensington Gardens offers a warm welcome with self-serve breakfast. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, convenient location, and amenities like free WiFi in public areas, an elevator for easy access to all floors, express check-out for a quick departure. Designer toiletries in bathrooms add an extra touch of comfort.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • Mini fridge
The current price is HK$1,555
HK$1,866 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
15 Prince of Wales Terrace, London, England, W85PQ

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Natural History Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 37 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 45 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 47 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 65 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 90 min drive
  • London Paddington Station - 25 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 26 min walk
  • London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 26 min walk
  • High Street Kensington Station - 8 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 11 min walk
  • Queensway Underground Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bertie's bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Como Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zaika - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Min Jiang - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Goat - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

When you stay at Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. This Victorian hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Kensington Palace and Imperial College London. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: High Street Kensington Station is 8 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 11 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
VPN_KEY

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Also known as

Sonder | Kensington Gardens
Sonder at Kensington Gardens
Sonder Kensington Gardens Hotel
Sonder Kensington Gardens London
Sonder at Kensington Prince of Wales
Sonder Kensington Gardens Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What's the area around Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy like?

Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy is a short 8-minute walk from High Street Kensington Station and 11 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with great options, including delicious pastries and fresh squeezed orange juice. (18 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Lovely hotel in a beautiful area.
Mary Kathleen, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Affordable stay and great breakfast

Simple, good quality hotel. Easy check in, comfy beds, very happy with the spacious basement room whivh was just like the pictures. We enjoyed the continental breakfast whivh was all good quality produce
Danielle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Surprisingly good property for the price, especially for the areas it’s in.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful area and a really lovely room/interior
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay in central London

I have stayed at this property three times. It is very convenient to the Albert Hall and Kensington Gardens. It’s very quiet and reasonably priced breakfast is included. Continental type I would recommend it. There is also a lift
Fergus, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Kensington Hotel! Would stay again!

Beautiful hotel wonderfully located! Easy walk to museums, night life, restaurants. Longer walk to the tube, but manageable. AMAZING breakfast buffet! Staff is very helpful when they are onsite. Night number for assistance went unanswered. They are kind in letting people store their luggage, we used that and the staff was amazing! They let me check in a few hours early. Very kind.
6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Would stay again

Very pleasant stay, a great location, handy for tube stations and many great places to eat and drink. Walkable if you enjoy romping about London! Right on the door step and the park which is also pretty! Rom had adequate space and facilities for a short stay,
Thomas, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Our room was located basement. If I knew subject room is in basement, I would never book it. Deceptive description! Room was so small and dark. It feels like a cheap motel.
Jean, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location
Gustavo, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was amazing staying at Sonder. The room was very clean. Even though my room was on the basement level, it was surprisingly well-ventilated and felt quite comfortable. The location was perfect—being close to Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park made morning walks delightful. The breakfast was excellent, and I also loved how convenient it was to have a bustling area nearby. I would definitely love to stay here again on my next visit to London!
7-night trip

6/10 Okay

A small cheap hotel located close to what we needed but you get what you pay for. A tiny room, a lift that does not inspire confidence and little support from the few staff that are around.
Ian, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location
Robert, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I am from the US so I based my decision to stay here on the pictures and description of the hotel and room, which are described exactly as is in person. My room was so cute and cozy! It was warm with a nice heater and an option to crack open my window, put the ceiling fan on and enjoy the nice chill of London weather! The staff were super friendly and offered help learning the Underground travel system. I strongly recommend a stay at Sonder!
Jennifer, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel is in a quiet area about 15 min walk from the tube. The room was clean and comfortable. I stayed in a single room and it was perfect for my needs. Staff were helpful when I needed their help. Breakfast had a nice choice of friut, breads & pastries, meat & cheese. I would stay again.
Rachel, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

I was turned away; had paid four nights in advance

Having paid for four nights up front it was very distressing to be turned away from the hotel, as it was getting dark, for not possessing a bank card (in the event of damage - despite offering a deposit ). I had to pay for another hotel - another four nights in advance. Three weeks later I am still awaiting a refund from Hotels.com Their chat people appeared to be very helpful but after three chats I am still awaiting my refund.
4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

very easy to check in and check out!
Yelena, 3-night trip

6/10 Okay

Clean comfortable well equipped room helpful staff
Roger, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good hotel.

Convenient location, room basic but clean. Good continental breakfast.
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The location is amazing, an easy walk to so many iconic London sites. The hands off approach, with service available as needed, really works well for me. And the complimentary continental breakfast and all day pastries and premium coffee was a real treat. The rooms are not large, but they’re comfortable and have everything you need. And did I mention location?
Anne, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

The building is beautiful, we had a good time there. Rooms were very clean. The breakfast is missing some variety, for me, there were too many sweets. But over all I can recommend staying there, it is very close to Kensington Gardens and has many options for public transport nearby.
Anna, 14-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Kensington comfort

unable to check in via the app. Received instant reply to email from customer services. Was able to checkin on site easily. Large lockers are available so bags can be dropped before checkin. The room was warm, cosy and plenty of room (we were in a basement with good natural light).most of all we felt safe. Good choice of bars and restaurants within a 2 minute walk. Perfect location for Albert hall and Kensington gardens. Tucked away off the main road in a desirable residential area.
Fay, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, beautiful hotel and great staffs. I will the hotel is air conditioning equipped!
Christine, 8-night trip

8/10 Good

A Great Base in London

Perfect location near Hyde Park. The staff and breakfast each morning were wonderful! The room was clean and comfortable.
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location, very close to Kensington High Street. Spacious room, very comfortable. Good breakfast, and surprisingly quiet given how close to Kensington it is.
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

An enjoyable stay. The reception staff were really helpful and rooms had everything we needed. Nice area, with Kensington park on your doorstep. We would certainly look to stay here again. Great value for money in London.
Sara, 1-night trip