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The Kensington Hideaway

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Front of property

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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225 Kensington High Street, London, London, England, W8 6SA
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Holland Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Design Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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

Queen Bedroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King Bedroom

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Twin Bedroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Accessible Single Bedroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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

Accessible Double Bedroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Kensington Hideaway

Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington High Street
A bar/lounge, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers and a front desk safe are on-site.
The Kensington Hideaway offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at The Kensington Hideaway, you're just a quick walk from Kensington High Street. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a lift
  • Steps from Kensington High Street and 11 minutes on foot from Kensington Gardens
The Kensington Hideaway offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Kensington Hideaway also features a lift and local meal delivery service. A complete renovation of The Kensington Hideaway was completed in November 2025.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 44 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • Renovated entire property - November 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

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 16 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 44 per day (328 ft away)

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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

  • Up to 10 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

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