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The Kensington Hotel

Property class: 5 and above
5-star luxury hotel near Natural History Museum

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Suite (The Brompton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Terrace/patio
Wine bar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria and Albert Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (The Brompton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite (The Brompton)

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Cosy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Cosy)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (The Knightsbridge) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite (The Knightsbridge)

  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Also, Science Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal Albert Hall is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • South Kensington Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 17 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ESQ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hjem - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wright Brothers - South Kensington - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

5-star luxury hotel near Natural History Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A fitness center, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Kensington Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 5-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1870
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Kensington Hotel offers 150 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 40 for adults and GBP 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

  • Pets: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 40.00 for adults and GBP 40.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kensington
Kensington Hotel
Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington London, England
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
The Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kensington Hotel to the airport?

The Kensington Hotel is 12.5 mi (60-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 The Kensington Hotel?

As of Apr 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hotel on Apr 12, 2026 start from $384, including 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 The Kensington Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kensington Hotel.

Does The Kensington Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Kensington Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 40.00 for adults and GBP 40.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kensington Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Kensington Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a pool?

The Kensington Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Kensington Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is The Kensington Hotel to downtown London?

The Kensington Hotel is 2.4 mi away from London.

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 759 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murat

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Really nice staff and such attractive and pretty c
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nausheen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel. Only complaint was the room and hotel were super warm (during winter time). Amazing decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole Francesca

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari Jo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, beautiful room, great staff everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful quaint hotel, such a lovely traditional feel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

VINCENT, Old San Juan

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charlie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above was great but check-in was way below.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laree

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

VINCENT, Old San Juan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff members were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Saadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Friendly staff and great amenities. I did see a mouse while I was eating later at night and the staff didn’t seem fazed by it so hence my 4 star rating
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, chicago

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here 5 times for approximately a week. The location is phenomenal.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely hotel. Staff was courteous and gracious. The room was clean and comfortable. Overall a great hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So but biscuits in room were half eaten,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with exceptional service. Jonny at the bar and Ronnie the bellman were especially memorable. 10/10 and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

seyhan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff is really helpfull and polite . Location is very good, very close to Victoria Albert and National History museum. But the walls are very thin you can hear every voice and feel every movement happens next room. the building is old you can feel it. we had a bad smell at the bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025