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Ellen Kensington

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Kensington High Street
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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 25 per person)
Terrace/patio
Continental Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Reception
Suite (Coronation) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0EN
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

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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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Compact Double

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

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Continental Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Continental Suite

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Compact Single

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Deluxe | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Deluxe

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

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Suite (Coronation) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Suite (Coronation)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Crown Suite

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

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

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 Room, Terrace | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

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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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 Royal Albert Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Executive Lounge Marriott - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Ellen Kensington?

As of Sep 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ellen Kensington on Oct 2, 2025 start from $273.47, 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 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teddy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love the staff and it was so cute
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a long stay — 13 nights — and loved the whole experience. The location is great. The hotel is a very short walk from the Earls court tube station — direct access to the District Line and the Piccadilly line from Heathrow — and a longer but doable walk to the Victoria & Albert, Design, and Natural History Museums as well as Holland Park. Our room was small, but cleverly designed to make best use of all available space. Big windows overlooking a garden square let in lots of light and gave a feeling of living among treetops. The bed was comfortable. Everything was immaculate. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel restaurant offers an upscale Asian-inspired menu, and the surrounding neighborhood offers an abundance of small-scale local restaurants offering Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Lebanese cuisines, as well as traditional English pub food. It is true that the elevator is slow and the room could use a full length mirror (maybe hung on the outside of the bathroom door), but these observations don’t at all rise to the level of complaints. All in all, we enjoyed The Ellen very much and hope to return for another visit before too long.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve Lee, Marlow

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Opened for business 6 months ago. Some have given mediocre reviews but this is 5 star hotel. Not Claridges or the Dorchester but the rooms are superb in their quality. Fabulous breakfast. One lift was not operational which caused some guests distress. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

Quality hotel for very good price

Very high quality and service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will not stay here again

This is not a five-star hotel as it claims to be. I was greeted by a step ladder used for renovations right outside my room, which I had to move myself just to get through. Debris was left uncleared outside the door. The door wasn't closed properly, which made me feel a little uncomfortable. The room smelled strongly of fresh paint, and there were moths everywhere - I had to kill quite a few myself. There was no garbage bin, no hairdryer, and no hangers provided. When I requested a room change, I was told none were available, but I was offered a complimentary dinner instead, which I appreciated. To be honest, the restaurant and its staff earned this place a second star; otherwise, it would’ve been a one-star review. Housekeeping didn’t seem to do much beyond replacing towels and emptying the trash. Tea bags weren’t replenished, and the room just didn’t feel clean overall. The only real highlight was the location - very close to Earl’s Court on the Piccadilly Line.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The room was small, but immaculate. The diffuser in the lobby smelled marvelous. We were close to shopping, restaurants, and pubs. We highly recommend the Ellen Kensington Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arjan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boonleng

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

Beautiful Hotel

Beautiful hotel. Room was clean. Breakfast was amazing! Would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Cesar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TV did not work; I mentioned to staff, and they said it was an IT issue. The room was too hot, and no one checked it. The lift is not working... going to the fourth floor is an adventure. Not good. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gunilla

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

Bra läge

Rummet väldigt litet och dåligt disponerat, han/hon som sov innerst väckte den som sov ytterst när han/hon behövde gå upp. Dusch utan ordentliga väggar medförde att hela golvet blev blött. Saknades speglar och krokar i rummet. Överlag trevlig personal och en utmärkt frukost! Bra läge nära tunnelbana.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angelina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist sehr gut mit den Öffentlichenverkehrmitteln zu erreichen und man kommt von da überall hin. Das Hotel ist sehr schön eingerichtet und sauber. Das Frühstück ist ausreichend, könnte aber abwechslungsreicher gestaltet werden.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

Todo ok

Todo muy bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KOICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ellen Kensignton is brand new, beautiful and spotless clean. The location is also great and reception staff were nice! There were 2 negative points though: the room was too small (it's ok for 1 person but small for 2). When you book in hotrels.com it doesn't say the size (in sq metres), only that there is a kind bed. The photos in hotels.com platform were photos of obviously bigger rooms (but in the category that I chose to book). The 2nd point is that the FIRE ALARM goes off every time a guest has a very hot shower. This needs to be sorted, because not only it scares people, but also one wants to be able to sleep in on the weekend, right? I stayed in the hotel from Thu evening til Sunday afternoon and it happened 3 times (including at 7am on Friday and 8am on Sunday).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024