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Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG

4.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SP
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Palace
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Albert Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(52 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(293 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(84 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Room amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG offers 706 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club and a sauna.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kensington High Street. Free WiFi in public areas, a full-service spa and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Boulevard Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to Swedish massages, body scrubs or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and fitness classes
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • 13 minutes by foot from Kensington Palace and a 3-minute drive from Royal Albert Hall
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A sauna, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Boulevard Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Starbucks – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 45 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Boulevard Restaurant
  • Lounge Bar
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1960
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.95 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 45 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: GBP 5.00 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; swimming pool; fitness facilities

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Access to all recreational facilities is subject to a surcharge.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Close Hotel
Kensington Close
Kensington Close Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St. Hotel
Holiday Inn High St. Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St.
London Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St.
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St. an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG London
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG Hotel London

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 878 out of 1892 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 543 out of 1892 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 1892 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 1892 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1892 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel great staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kaja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, nice staff, really nice gym and pool
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

MEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and excellent hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel is located in the perfect area for shopping, transit and site seeing. The rates are excellent and the rooms are clean and cozy. Great for the single traveller.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Perfect location, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big hotel, very good breakfast buffet, welcoming reception.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely and clean Good breakfast Friendly Food staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff friendlym
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel very clean and well located. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff excellent especially in the dining room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and proximity to public transit. The breakfast was good as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina Beatriz Lezcano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and so close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything from our arrival and departure was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, comfortable bed, the staff were helpful, and the location is great with great options around the area and close to underground to get around London
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

spiros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found all the staff really friendly in the hotel and it’s a 5 min walk from the tube station, the hotel has a large swimming pool which was a great way to relax at the end of the day, the breakfast we very good and I would be very happy to stay here again when in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant staff, lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
location was good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
clean room, great pool and sauna, good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast incroyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What stood out was just how friendly and welcoming ALL the staff were, outstanding service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were friendly, courteous and extremely helpful. The room was clean, well equipped and what we needed for an overnight stay. Breakfast was superb. Fantastic hotel, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value, easy checkout and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy stay, staff was great. Slightly disappointed that the hot tub and steam room where closed, but the pool, sauna and locker rooms where useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026