Kensington Gardens Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel near Hyde Park

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Exterior
Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
View from room
Interior entrance
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9, Kensington Gardens Square, London, England, W2 4BH
  • Place, Queensway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Also, Piccadilly Circus is within 3 miles (5 km) and Trafalgar Square is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Westbourne Grove - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Queensway - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portobello Road Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bayswater Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prince Alfred - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bayswater Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gold Mine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kensington Gardens Hotel

Victorian hotel near Hyde Park
As a guest of Kensington Gardens Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1854
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Kensington Gardens Hotel offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Phoenix Hotel, 1-8 Kensington Garden Square]
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Kensington Gardens Hotel.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kensington Gardens Hotel to the airport?

Kensington Gardens Hotel is 12.3 mi (62-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kensington Gardens Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kensington Gardens Hotel.

Does Kensington Gardens Hotel offer free breakfast?

Kensington Gardens Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kensington Gardens Hotel have a pool?

Kensington Gardens Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Kensington Gardens Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kensington Gardens Hotel to downtown London?

Kensington Gardens Hotel is 2.7 mi away from London.

Kensington Gardens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 923 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 923 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 923 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 923 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 923 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Maxwell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet, on a beautiful street opposite a small park/garden. M&S just a couple of blocks away. Good basic small hotel. Nothing fancy, but also nothing disturbing like many comparably priced hotels. Excellent value for the money. No lift. My single room was VERY small, and they were helpful in offering a larger one, but I decided to stay to be opposite the garden. Kind helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet, central location. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location in walking distance to tube station during tube strike
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay ! Id recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nav

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Since it was a hotel, I wish someone brought my luggage down for me when I checked out. A bit confusing to check in a different place than you’re staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just marking down as there are no fridges in the rooms, at least not in the room I was in, so unable to keep a cold drink. Besides that everything is/was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Room as described. The shower was very slippery and the shower head has to be held in your hand when showering, so may not be suitable for all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kurt

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

robbie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
This was our second stay this year. During our 1st stay the weather was cold. This time it was hot! This time our room had a fan in it. We were so thankful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hot and loud

Don't go there during a heat wave, it's about 10C hotter in the rooms than outside. Also don't forget your earplugs because you will hear doors slamming until late at night and early in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I knew there wasn’t an elevator. I didn’t know there were 4 floors. 80 steps up winding stair cases with luggage isn’t really a great option. My 73 year old mother needed assistance but there wasn’t any. The two young girls at the desk didn’t offer. Plus in order to check in for the Kensington Hotel you have to go three doors down to a different hotel. She could barely get her luggage up the front steps of the check in. Still no help was offered. I ended up hauling her bag up the flights of stairs to our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sabine M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a quiet Neighborhood. Its a five minutes walking distance from restaurants, shops and the train station. The only downfall is our room was on the fifth floor (76 stairs to climb) and there is no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff is expected
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Madeline

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No air conditioning and they put us on the top floor with 90 pounds of luggage. Horrible time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very hot
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025