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The Kensington Hideaway

4.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Kensington High Street

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Located near Kensington High Street, Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel offers a chic retreat with continental breakfast, a cozy bar, and in-room WiFi. Relax knowing you're close to Kensington Palace and Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. The hotel's helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible Single Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible Double Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
225 Kensington High Street, London, London, England, W8 6SA

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Holland Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Design Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cromwell Road - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 26 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 32 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 63 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 63 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 87 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 87 min drive
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 14 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 15 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 21 min walk
  • High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 13 min walk
  • Holland Park Underground Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Le Monde - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Design Museum Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hideaway

The Kensington Hideaway offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and full breakfast is available daily. Also, Hyde Park and Kensington Palace are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: High Street Kensington Station is 4 minutes and Earl's Court Station is 13 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 59 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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

    • Up to 10 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Offsite parking within 328 ft (GBP 44 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • High pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Portable fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 7 2023 to September 1 2023 (dates subject to change).

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 44 per day (328 ft away)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Best Western Seraphine Kensington Olympia
Best Western Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel
Best Western Seraphine Olympia
Best Western Seraphine Olympia Hotel
Kensington Seraphine Hotel
BEST WESTERN Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London, England
BEST WESTERN Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London England
Seraphine Olympia Hotel
Seraphine Kensington Olympia
Seraphine Olympia
Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London
Seraphine Kensington Olympia
Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel Hotel
Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London
Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hideaway currently open?

This property is closed from July 7 2023 to September 1 2023 (dates subject to change).

Does The Kensington Hideaway offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Kensington Hideaway 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 Hideaway?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Kensington Hideaway?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Kensington Hideaway.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kensington Hideaway?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around The Kensington Hideaway like?

The Kensington Hideaway is a short 4-minute walk from High Street Kensington Station and 11 minutes' walk from Kensington Gardens.

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The Kensington Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bathroom
Bed
Shower
Store
Clean room
Lobby

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Staff very friendly, nice comfortable room with o come back to after 2 busy days sightseeing.
craig, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good service , clean rooms , good location
Reda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyable stay, especially for the price. Was offered a free drink upon arrival and continental breakfast was included.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly, helpful staff.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really good stay in a good location although I missed not having a cooked breakfast

8/10 Very good

Ideal area for what we wanted from the weekend. Good and efficient service, very satisfied with my stay
Desmond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check-in and out were very easy processes the staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and just what I needed, close to tube station and with walking distance to many activities and dinning options.
Jonathan, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It got the job done and the staff were nice and helpful!
Sering Omar Faty, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Thanks for a pleasant stay at your hotel!

We had a nice stay at Seraphine. The staff were lovely and did everything they could to give us a great stay. The beds were a bit too hard and the rooms a bit small, but we would return next time aswell!
Lasse, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay staff were all very friendly, room nice & clean & our window over looked a side street & didn’t hear any traffic noise, continental breakfast was included in the price & had a nice selection 5 minute walk from the underground would stay again
Linda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Happy stay

We had a pleasant stay. The room was fine. Bed was comfy and the room was clean. For the money we paid it was excellent value for money.
Qamar, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Hotel was closed for refurbishment
Natalie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff were always helpful. Husai went the extra mile and got us a table for 8 on a very busy weekend
Kim, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had a great stay at the Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel in October. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They do a nice little breakfast each morning for getting coffee/tea, juice, and toast/fruits. The location is very convenient for using the metro system or even walking many places.
Jaclyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

like: location, staff, service didnt like : room size, breakfast
liat levi-kopelman, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable

Convenient for a Kensington stay. Close to the Tube.
Mindy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Daughter’s graduation

Outstanding customer service. All staff where extremely helpful and made our stay an absolute delight.
Mr Mark, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Bijou or just tiny?

We’ll located, clean and friendly. Good inclusive breakfast. The rooms are just too small.
Jeremy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Exactly what we needed

We had 1 night in London to see a performance in Royal Albert Hall, we needed a triple room which isn't easy to find in London. This hotel provided that plus is on a bus route direct to Albert Hall so was perfect for our needs. The room was comfortable and functional, breakfast was decent, staff were excellent.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Dilapidated

Run down and dusty, staff were very good
Danny, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was really hot and the windows can’t be opened so it was a bit of an uncomfortable nights sleep. Despite that the room was a nice size and had everything I needed for my stay. I would visit again as it is perfectly situated for shops, restaurants and Holland Park.
Sarah, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very disappointed

Very small beds room was tiny, carpet was worn so much so the pattern was gone. Possibly the noisiest hotel I have ever stayed in
Amanda, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very hard for seniors to access too many stars They did not have the rooms that I booked so we did NOT STAY at this hotel had to find another hotel.
Chris, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not 4 stars max 2

It was strong smell from the bathroom and shower head covered with limescale.
Karol, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The tile in the bathroom floor was broken and had no grout to unite tile with tile. The lid on garbage can in bathroom was broken. Mold in the bathroom ceiling ( I have pictures) Wifi was consistently busy.
Milagros, 5-night trip