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Sonder Kensington Gardens

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Kensington High Street

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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15 Prince of Wales Terrace, London, England, W85PQ
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, No View

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 109 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.At this London City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens, both within a 5-minute walk. Hyde Park and Royal Albert Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 4 min drive
  • High Street Kensington Station - 7 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bertie's Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flat Iron - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zaika - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Min Jiang - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama High Street Kensington - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sonder Kensington Gardens

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Kensington High Street
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Sonder Kensington Gardens also features concierge services, express check-out, and an elevator. A complete renovation of Sonder Kensington Gardens was completed in January 2020.

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sonder Kensington Gardens offers 40 accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Sonder | Kensington Gardens
Sonder at Kensington Gardens
Sonder Kensington Gardens Hotel
Sonder Kensington Gardens London
Sonder at Kensington Prince of Wales
Sonder Kensington Gardens Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonder Kensington Gardens to the airport?

Sonder Kensington Gardens is 11.5 mi (57-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonder Kensington Gardens?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonder Kensington Gardens on Jun 6, 2025 start from $241.05, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sonder Kensington Gardens have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonder Kensington Gardens.

Does Sonder Kensington Gardens offer free breakfast?

Sonder Kensington Gardens offers free self-serve breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sonder Kensington Gardens?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sonder Kensington Gardens?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sonder Kensington Gardens?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Sonder Kensington Gardens have a pool?

Sonder Kensington Gardens does not have a pool.

Does Sonder Kensington Gardens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sonder Kensington Gardens to downtown London?

Sonder Kensington Gardens is 2.5 mi away from London.

Sonder Kensington Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 202 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
A small cheap hotel located close to what we needed but you get what you pay for. A tiny room, a lift that does not inspire confidence and little support from the few staff that are around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am from the US so I based my decision to stay here on the pictures and description of the hotel and room, which are described exactly as is in person. My room was so cute and cozy! It was warm with a nice heater and an option to crack open my window, put the ceiling fan on and enjoy the nice chill of London weather! The staff were super friendly and offered help learning the Underground travel system. I strongly recommend a stay at Sonder!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Would stay again

Very pleasant stay, a great location, handy for tube stations and many great places to eat and drink. Walkable if you enjoy romping about London! Right on the door step and the park which is also pretty! Rom had adequate space and facilities for a short stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kensington comfort

unable to check in via the app. Received instant reply to email from customer services. Was able to checkin on site easily. Large lockers are available so bags can be dropped before checkin. The room was warm, cosy and plenty of room (we were in a basement with good natural light).most of all we felt safe. Good choice of bars and restaurants within a 2 minute walk. Perfect location for Albert hall and Kensington gardens. Tucked away off the main road in a desirable residential area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a quiet area about 15 min walk from the tube. The room was clean and comfortable. I stayed in a single room and it was perfect for my needs. Staff were helpful when I needed their help. Breakfast had a nice choice of friut, breads & pastries, meat & cheese. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Sonder kensington - the most comfortable stay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Paula, Bogota

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul E

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel in a great location very clean and the staff pleasant helpful. Good breakfast. However the booked room turned out to be very different from the website presentation. Ending up with a blanked out window next to a commercial bin store. Being on a tight schedule on arrival giving no time to seek a change of room. helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing, an easy walk to so many iconic London sites. The hands off approach, with service available as needed, really works well for me. And the complimentary continental breakfast and all day pastries and premium coffee was a real treat. The rooms are not large, but they’re comfortable and have everything you need. And did I mention location?
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is perfect. It is about 5-10 min walk from Kensington palace, very close to the beautiful park. I arrived around 9pm, check in was seamless and the girl at the reception was very sweet and helpful. I liked that you’re able to use your phone as a key to get inside hotel and your room. There is a pharmacy, small grocery store near-by open till 1am and some late night food and necessity purchases. My room was TINY. Probably the smallest I’ve ever stayed in. But size was okay for one person on a budget. I took off one star because I booked a room with a desk and it was not there when I arrived. As per hotel staff - someone broke it the day before I checked in. There was no space to put my things except a tiny bedside table. They provide good quality shower items. Breakfast was great- they had bakery items, cheese, cold cuts, veggies, coffee & tea. Overall, I would stay here again if traveling alone. The area and hotel were very safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Yelena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you need to check in in the morning they will not accommodate. I let staff know weeks ahead of time, I let Expedia know weeks ahead of time, I was told check-in time can only be changed the day before and by then the room was no longer available. The promised breakfast is a community charcuterie board and pastries. Cleaning your room is extra charge. You will be told to take out the trash and dirty towels and leave them outside the door, where they will sit all day. The safe didn’t work. The shower is so small the water will spray all over the bathroom. No USB outlets. What century are we in?
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay right in London. We had so much to do in walking distance and public transportation is all with in minutes of a quick walk. We loved how quiet the room was and how nice and clean it was. We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Riddheka, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms and bathrooms were a bit dated and musty. The shower was so small that it was a challenge to shower without getting water everywhere. Everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mish

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 106 is beautiful. Large and airy and on the ground floor. We were initially in 206 but there was a problem with the TV so we were moved on day 2. Room 206 is quite small and stuffy. Breakfast is fabulous. Continental and included in the price. Staff were friendly and helpful. Five minutes walk from High St Kensington tube, ten minutes walk to the Royal Albert Hall. Shopping and restaurants plentiful. All in all, a very good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Penelope

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very small room, which wasn't that clean (eg someones used towel had been left in our bathroom). Good location and okay breakfast. Poor value for the money we paid.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

Comfy and cozy

While the room was bijou, it was comfortable. The breakfast spread was ample and delicious. The only drawback was the lack of adequate lighting. ‘Quiet hours’ from 10 pm to 8 am are conducive to relaxing in peace.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farid

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023