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Ellen Kensington

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Kensington High Street

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Front of property
Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Suite (Coronation) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0EN
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Stamford Bridge Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Double

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Single

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Continental Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Continental Suite

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Crown Suite

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Coronation) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite (Coronation)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Deluxe | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Single

  • Sleeps 1

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Double

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Continental Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

One Bedroom Crown Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Coronation Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kensington High Street and Hyde Park. Natural History Museum and Marble Arch are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bupa Cromwell Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 10 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ellen Kensington

4-star hotel near Kensington High Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Ellen Kensington.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ellen Kensington offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2024.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 50
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 150

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 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 50
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 26 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 70 per night.
  • 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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per night plus GBP 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 150 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 70 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ellen Kensington to the airport?

Ellen Kensington is 13.1 mi (62-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ellen Kensington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ellen Kensington.

Does Ellen Kensington offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ellen Kensington, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 25 for adults and GBP 25 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ellen Kensington?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ellen Kensington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 50 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Ellen Kensington?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Ellen Kensington have a pool?

Ellen Kensington does not have a pool.

Does Ellen Kensington have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Ellen Kensington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ellen Kensington to downtown London?

Ellen Kensington is 2.9 mi away from London.

Ellen Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 153 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N, Austin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

I can see why the hotel was cheaper than a lot of other places in the area. This hotel is trying way too hard to be elegant, and they need to calm things down and master the basics. There’s a strange incongruence in the rooms. It’s like they have an old rundown, dusty feel, but they’re trying to gloss it over with expensive appearing furnishings, high priced tea cups and gold silverware. The rooms look old even though the hotel was recently refurbished and just opened last year. The machine in the room that is used to make coffee and tea is way too complicated to use. They need to simplify their process. The design of the restrooms is totally dangerous. There is no clear distinction between the shower, the toilet and sink. I could see this being a serious safety issue for somebody who is elderly because the floors in the bathrooms are not slip resistant. Rethink your concept Ellen Kensington.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique, Calgary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

victoria

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

London homebase

Very comfortable, clean, well appointed room, great location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

R

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucille, Welland

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice but the shower was poorly designed. The water splashed all over the floor. The buffet breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

baljeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very small with only one bedside table and no lamps. One side of the bed was positioned against the wall making it difficult to access.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s nice enough, but the rooms are extremely small, and I mean small . Not worth the money at all, no upgrade , said we had to pay for upgrade , but got the £20 food voucher .
Tiny rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYUBOV

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional stay! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, the rooms spotless and comfortable, and the amenities top-notch. Perfect location and a truly relaxing experience. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel , great location , very helpful staff, great breakfast . Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
All good except it would have been nice to have a couple of bedside lamps for reading
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tatyana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was not what we expected from a 4* hotel: it needs more choices. It was too busy every day with only one coffee machine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is named after the early 20th century actress Ellen Terry, whose house it was. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TROY

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

Great place to stay…

This will be our new go to hotel in London great location, great bargain extremely nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margath

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, lovely balcony. Great breakfast and wonderful helpful staff. The only complaint was the overwhelming fragrances in the lobby. So much potpourri or scented candles.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Highly recommended

Everything was amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025