Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4.0 star property

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A restaurant with wooden tables and yellow chairs, a chandelier, and large windows with arched tops.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the cityscape.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, planters, and a decorative metal lantern.
A hotel lobby with a large window, a blue patterned carpet, and purple armchairs.
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SY
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(93 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Club Room, 2 Single Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(74 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(269 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Club Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

2 restaurants, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington offers 833 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kensington High Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a gym.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Afternoon Tea, a café that serves British cuisine
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Hyde Park and 8 minutes from Buckingham Palace
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Afternoon Tea – This café specialises in British cuisine. Reservations are required.
Bugis Street – This restaurant specialises in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
C-Cafe – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.
The Green Stag – This pub specialises in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (GBP 29 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 19.80 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Afternoon Tea
  • Bugis Street
  • C-Cafe
  • The Green Stag

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night.

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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 19.80 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: GBP 29 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
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. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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).

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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1403 out of 3809 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1222 out of 3809 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 664 out of 3809 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 298 out of 3809 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 222 out of 3809 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute hotel great location would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, superb breakfast and very friendly staff. Have stayed here before and will do so again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good food and a bar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Lovely comfortable room, with good views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Regular customer when we come to London Never disapointed always have a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location, the hotel is large and could do with some refurbishments as it is rather old.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great check in, friendly staff and great room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice staff, perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally situated for royal Albert hall Hyde park etc Breakfast amazing and all the staff polite professional and helpful Bed large and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, and really delightful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sujata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with some lovely eateries nearby. Love this hotel, comfortable, clean and easy links into central London.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu good, plenty of choice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Nazia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean spacious room, fantastic location. Staff were lovely and helpful. Very quiet even being near the tube station!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chinatsu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location good stuff good price
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet comfortable room, good breakfast with variety of options, helpful friendly staff, good hotel car parking. Grat stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

thor espen

Liked: Amenities
Very good location. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent price for London, decent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Omolara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adebisi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best value for money hotel within the London/ Chelsea area. Very family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Keanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is great location but very tired rooms now and need refreshing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect place to stay for an event I attended in Kensington. Nice staff, a large, well-run hotel, a 3-minute walk from Kensington High Street Tube.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026