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The Kensington Hotel

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria and Albert Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite (The Brompton Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite (The Brompton Suite)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Cosy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room (Cosy)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite)

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed (1 Four Poster Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Cozy Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Luxury Studio Suite Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Brompton Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Knightsbridge Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Two Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Natural History Museum
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, spa services, 24-hour room service and concierge services are on-site.
The Kensington Hotel offers 150 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Kensington Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Natural History Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A fitness centre, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Kensington Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
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 – On-site wine bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 40 for adults and GBP 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Tea service

Restaurants on site

  • The K Bar
  • Town House at Kensington

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

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
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/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 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 40.00 for adults and from 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 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, 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Reviews

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 752 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet elegance to the property, well trained and accommodating staff . We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressive hotel! Beautiful, clean, and excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana Paula

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Las fotos no se ajustan a la realidad, es nefasto

Tuve que salir del hotel antes de una hora de ingresar. La alfombra además de tener olor a humedad estaba llena de manchas (anexo foto) La ropa de cama estaba humeda y con olor (anexo foto) El baño tenía pelos y restos de algo (anexo foto) realmente muy desagradable La base de la cama estaba en pésimas condiciones (anexo foto) Cuando quise retirarme del hotel porque era imposible estar en estas condiciones ni siquiera me facilitaron la salida, el personal fue muy desagradable No dormí ni una noche en el hotel y lastimosamente había pagado del 100% así que terminé perdiendo mi dinero
Base de la cama rota y en mal estado
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique Daniela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kensington is a lovely hotel with a wonderful staff. We had a twin room and the only complaint we had is that it was ridiculously tiny! We didn’t spend a ton of time in the room so it wasn’t a huge issue, however, for the cost a larger space is much preferred. The hotel has a restaurant, bar and pretty sitting area. The neighborhood is fantastic- wedged between 2 tube stations and there are a slew of restaurants and stores surrounding the hotel. South Kensington from is beautiful and quiet and within a short walk to Hyde Park. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property came as a recommendation and I chose to follow through-comfortable, unique, pleasant and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in a great area. The lobby bar, the room, the staff, everything was great. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we got to the property, we were treated by each staff with exceptional customer service. The hotel is in a wonderful and quiet area with a quick walk to the South Kensington tube. The room lacked drawer space but made up for it with a comfortable bed and bedding. They should warn about the use of American made hair dryers though. Despite having a converter plug, my hair dryer essentially was fried upon my first use. When in need of an iron/ironing board upon check in, the front desk staff sent someone up immediately with these items that we were able to use for the week. Thank you! A shout out to those who went over and above: Dining room: Levente, Adele (pm dining room manager, and Fernanda, and ALL concierges who gave amazing recommendations for dinners and helped with reservations. The Sky Garden was a hit. When making a special request of a grab and go breakfast for one of the morning's of our stay (we had an early bus tour and would miss the breakfast), Adele worked with us to arrange for a "to go" breakfast. Upon arrival at the front desk at 6:30 am, it was all set to travel (complete with hot tea, coffee, and pastries to go). The breakfast package was well worth the price with bountiful fruit, a pastry basket, and entree, along with juices and tea/coffee. Thank you, thank you, thank you for offering this exceptional property and stay. It was my first trip to London (not my husband's), and certainly not our last. We would HIGHLY recommend your property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Meghna, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and a great property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers a perfect stay in every respect but especially in the outstanding service that each and every employee offers a guest. The happiness of the staff members are reflected in their quality of service. I will definitely stay at this gem of a hotel again! Referring this to friends- absolutely!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

regular rooms are not up to standard

The actual hotel lobby, lounge and restaurant are very good. Staff was supportive and friendly. However we stayed in a queen bedroom and it was subpar. The bathroom lighting is super dark, so you can't even see in the mirror to fix yourself to go out. The chromecast on the tv did not function well. It kept locking up. For a 5 star hotel, I would expect a better experience in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so professional! Super nice! Charming hotel. Excellent food and location. Loved our stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been the nicest stay! I can’t say enough about the staff and how sincerely helpful, professional and sincerely kind they all are. The hotel is absolutely perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica, Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I am a regular at The Kensington and have been for over five years. I enjoy the location to shopping, restaurants, and London sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025