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The Kensington Studios

Victorian apartment near Kensington High Street

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In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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83 Holland Road, Kensington, London, W148HL
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Kitchenette

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Kitchenette

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Kitchenette

  • 279 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Kitchenette

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Kitchenette

  • 139 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Heart of London.Within a 15-minute walk of this Kensington apartment, you'll find Kensington High Street and Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hyde Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 5 min walk
  • Shepherd's Bush Underground Station - 12 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge Hilton - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alounak - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coe’s Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Samad Al Iraqi - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Kensington Studios

Victorian apartment near Kensington High Street
The Kensington Studios offers its guests express check-out, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
The Kensington Studios offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations have kitchenettes with refrigerators. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

This London apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Languages

English, Italian, Romanian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra bed: GBP 25 per night

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator

Services and conveniences

  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 18 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Victorian architecture

Policies

Check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [88 Studios, 88 Holland Rd]
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in for this property is based at 88 Studios, located across the street.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Apartment Kensington Studios
Kensington Studios
The Kensington Studios London, England
The Kensington Studios London England
The Kensington Studios London
The Kensington Studios Apartment
The Kensington Studios Apartment London

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kensington Studios to the airport?

The Kensington Studios is 14.3 mi (32-min drive) away from the Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Kensington Studios have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kensington Studios.

Does The Kensington Studios offer free breakfast?

The Kensington Studios does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Kensington Studios?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

Is there free parking at The Kensington Studios?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does The Kensington Studios have a pool?

The Kensington Studios does not have a pool.

Does The Kensington Studios have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Kensington Studios to downtown London?

The Kensington Studios is 3.5 mi away from London.

The Kensington Studios Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 246 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Fantastic stay

First time we have been to Olympia Horse show so unsure about what where to stay we did not need to worry. Your apartment was fantastic, location perfect and good access to other facilities ie shops train station and of course Olympia itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely, small hotel suite which was close to a small grocery store (down the block). I do wish it were closer to an Underground Station, but the walk was less than a mile.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Shinlian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10mins walk to shepherds bush tube station, convenient and clean !!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice staff - okay location

Its a little bit awkward to get to. Nice and clean. The other guests were quite loud at 2 am. We didnt have hot water for a shower - the hotel staff helped us to find a different room to use and I m sure sorted this out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Becky, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed a week. Very easy to get to bus, and underground from here. Our room was clean, and had all the things we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Economical, convenient location

My clean and fairly quiet room perfectly met my needs while using research libraries in London. The kitchenette allowed me to economize on meals and also get an early start or arrive back in the evening to work while I ate. Kensington Studios is right around the block from the Olympia overground train station (one quick stop away from the Central line) and, alternatively a 15-20 minute walk to underground stations in Kensington. There are many convenience and grocery stores in the area (including a Whole Foods), restaurants and take-out food, charming neighborhoods and Holland Park for strolls, and nearby small museums, as well as easy access to greater London. The hotel staff was friendly and immediately responded to questions and requests. My room was modern in design, more spacious than I expected, had ample storage, the best shower I've had in a London hotel, a laptop-sized work desk, and a comfortable bed. An enjoyable place to stay and work!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

lisa

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

Great place

We were there for five nights and it although it's always small it was perfect since we were rarely home
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Good Value, nice area

Great place to stay. I really liked the staff, area, kitchenette and size of the room. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Aussie_Liz, London UK

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

attic room for 4 night stay in London

The hotel is in a good location with transport within easy walking distance. There is a local grocery shop and take away. Kensington High Street is a 10 minute walk away. The rooms are tired and not very clean. It could be much better with a little effort and investment.

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Good value, comfortable

Really pleasant. Spacious, clean and comfortable. Shower did play up a bit with the hot water not consistent. However, had a good sleep and would be happy to stay again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel close to the metro station

Nice hotel close to the metro station. There are a mall and a lot of good facilities around the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Mithan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lady at the reception was wonderful very friendly happy to stay there and I am definitely going to come back to the stay here

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Great option

Good hotel - no amenities but excellent if you're happy with that.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient and well priced

Very well situated and reasonably priced accommodation. Some minor issues, but overall very comfortable.

4/10 Poor

Alisha, M

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

Worst experience

On arrival I was told that I had to pay more money as a deposit when I had already paid the full amount via Expedia. The next day when I was due to collect that money back the worker Alex was very rude and unhelpful. Her customer service was not professional. The room was very small and not clean as there where stains on the cushions and small hairs on the bed. The room was also cold and noisy and when I complained , Alex did not want to listen. This is a shame as the hotel is close to the tube station which was ideal.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Convient hotel for Olympia

The room as ok but the doors on the kitchenette and wardrobe was very stiff and the toilet kept on running with water.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

CCC, Dublin

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

Friendly helpful staff

Friendly helpful staff, easy after hours check in, clean room serviced daily, quality refurbishment, small supermarket nearby, bus stop almost at door and quiet and well heated room. Only issue was lack of utensils to cook with, desk to sit at and not much space to unpack suitcase.

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

Highly recommended

Lovely apartment, spotlessly clean and well maintained with handy kitchen facilities. It was great to be able to be self sufficient for a few days stay in London, with the bonus of clean linen and staff available. Some traffic noise of course, but that's to be expected. Kensington Olympia tube station wasn't open during the week , but there was a replacement bus service, and Earls Court station was only ten minutes walk, so very convenient. I could connect to the wi-fi on my phone but my boyfriend couldn't get his tablet to connect, and the TV didn't work, but we only put it on once then off again! The surrounding area felt safe and the room service was very good. I would highly recommend these apartments to anyone.

8/10 Good

Hannah

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

Nice hotel

Really impressed really nice staff I'm On crutches and they were really kind and helpful.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Mrs. Rowena A

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

well organised we were late but no problem

only stayed one night good shower cosy warm just couldn't get BBC on TV for news other than that great value and convenience

6/10 Okay

Allison, Dallas, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not bad but not worth it.