The Kensington Hideaway

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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225 Kensington High Street, London, London, England, W8 6SA
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Queen Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Accessible Single Bedroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Accessible Double Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

  • 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 laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and a front desk safe.
The Kensington Hideaway offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free newspapers. 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 and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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 laundry facilities
  • Steps from Kensington High Street and 11 minutes on foot from Kensington Gardens
The Kensington Hideaway offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Kensington Hideaway also features a front desk safe 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 a full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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

Renovations and closures

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

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 10.00 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 20 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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