In the heart of London, The Kensington Hotel offers a serene retreat with a coffee shop and on-site restaurant serving breakfast to dinner. Unwind with dry cleaning services, or treat yourself to spa treatments like massages. With helpful staff and amenities like in-room WiFi, a 24-hour business center, gym and babysitting available.
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
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 45 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 60 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 4 min drive
London Imperial Wharf Station - 4 min drive
West Brompton Station - 17 min walk
South Kensington Underground Station - 5 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 7 min walk
West Brompton Underground Station - 17 min walk
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
When you stay at The Kensington Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. Guests can indulge in massages, and Town House at Kensington serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 5 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
150 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 18
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Children
Babysitting*
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 40.00 for adults and GBP 40.00 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Does The Kensington Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kensington Hotel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Kensington Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Kensington Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Kensington Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kensington Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Kensington Hotel and nearby?
The Kensington Hotel has a fitness center and spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near The Kensington Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Town House at Kensington.
What's the area around The Kensington Hotel like?
The Kensington Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from South Kensington Underground Station and 12 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street.
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Reviews
The Kensington Hotel Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was described as excellent, scrumptious, and very tasty. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
We loved our stay there
Kate
Kate, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Great location for what we wanted
stuart
stuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
A beautiful hotel, excellent staff, and an incredible breakfast!
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Short Stay
Fantastic staff got an early check in and very accommodating
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2025
Great location to explore Chelsea & area
Small rooms. Comfy. Great location.
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2025
Location and amenities.
Great food.
Nice staff
Marion
Marion, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Great location, wonderfully decorated hotel and helpful staff. Small bathrooms yet the room had everything we needed.
JENNIFER
JENNIFER, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Beautiful hotel with very accommodating staff
Natasha
Natasha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Absolutely beautiful hotel! Staff was amazing. Neighborhood was walkable and close to museums. Would stay here again.
Mark
Mark, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
A memorable stay at the Kensington Hotel
We were extremely pleased with our stay at the Kensington. The room was great, the service was excellent. Can’t say enough good things about it. The location was also a positive. We wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else if we go back to London.
Richard
Richard, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Great location for the Royal Albert ha and parks
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2025
Beautiful hotel! Great food!
Tracy
Tracy, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
Lovely hotel. Recommend
Deborah
Deborah, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
A wonderful hotel!
Anne
Anne, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2025
Absolutely fantastic hotel! The accommodations were outstanding and all the staff were attentive, kind and friendly! We didn’t want to leave and look forward to staying there again! This exceeded our expectations of the quintessential London hotel!
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
It’s a lovely hotel in an elegant part of town. There were a few glitches on check in (room wasn’t ready at 3:00, check in time, and then a first floor was given after upper floor was requested), but thereafter everything was pleasantly smooth.
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5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Wonderful staff. Nice attention to details.
Louis
Louis, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Great place to stay at
islam
islam, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Excellent customer service from the moment we arrived. This hotel truly lived up to its 5 star rating. The location provided easy access to the metro, and was central and extremely safe. Plenty to do and if you do not feel like leaving the hotel, you could easily dine in as well. This hotel is worth every penny and will be the only place I stay in London when I return.
Kadian
Kadian, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Amazing! Service was impeccable!
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
class hotel indeed
Ugur
Ugur, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 1, 2025
The staff was very kind and professional.
maria
maria, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Exceeded my expectations
Everything was lovely and exceeded my expectations
Stephanie
Stephanie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Great break
It was great. Everyone was very kind and very helpful