Kensington Gardens Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel near Hyde Park

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Lobby
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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9, Kensington Gardens Square, London, England, W2 4BH
  • Place, Queensway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Also, Piccadilly Circus is within 3 miles (5 km) and Trafalgar Square is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Westbourne Grove - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Queensway - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portobello Road Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bayswater Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prince Alfred - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bayswater Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gold Mine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kensington Gardens Hotel

Victorian hotel near Hyde Park
As a guest of Kensington Gardens Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1854
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Kensington Gardens Hotel offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Phoenix Hotel, 1-8 Kensington Garden Square]
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Kensington Gardens Hotel.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kensington Gardens Hotel to the airport?

Kensington Gardens Hotel is 12.3 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 Kensington Gardens Hotel?

As of Feb 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kensington Gardens Hotel on Feb 24, 2026 start from $124.34, 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 Kensington Gardens Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kensington Gardens Hotel.

Does Kensington Gardens Hotel offer free breakfast?

Kensington Gardens Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kensington Gardens Hotel have a pool?

Kensington Gardens Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Kensington Gardens Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kensington Gardens Hotel to downtown London?

Kensington Gardens Hotel is 2.7 mi away from London.

Kensington Gardens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 930 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 930 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 930 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 930 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 930 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Girish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, close to Bayswater underground stop
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very helpful staff Room was clean - but no shampoo and shower gel. There was some hair conditioner. But my reason for 4 star
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell, simi valley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but perfect. Staff was amazing (at adjoining hotel). Area around was charming
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff. Check in is at another hotel two doors down which was difficult with luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, a little bit of dust on the surfaces but hardly. The bed was fine in terms of comfort, the mattress wasn’t great but it was manageable. The bathroom was compact but decent, the shower was good. The room was small but not claustrophobic. The service was friendly and welcoming, and security is good. It’s close to shops and tube stations. The breakfast is excellent. Overall, I’ve rated this very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was tiny but cosy and very clean. Bathroom was GREAT, not a spill on the floor from the shower (anything it can be in 4-star hotels)!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No elevator, near the road its too loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vanette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, for walking, dining, and transportation. My only criticism, was the beds were hard as rock. Note there were no lifts in this particular hotel. Lots of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, good location, decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So close to 2 tube stations for accessing all the attractions. There are lots of shopping options including Sainsburys, Tesco, cafes & bars right on the doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location plenty for shops and restaurants nearby to eat and drink. Safe area tube station nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quiet stay in a nice neighborhood right by the beautiful Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Great walkability to many fantastic places. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Layth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you're on a budget. No elevator and we received a lower floor room so it was difficult to take down and bring up the suitcases
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Maxwell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet, on a beautiful street opposite a small park/garden. M&S just a couple of blocks away. Good basic small hotel. Nothing fancy, but also nothing disturbing like many comparably priced hotels. Excellent value for the money. No lift. My single room was VERY small, and they were helpful in offering a larger one, but I decided to stay to be opposite the garden. Kind helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet, central location. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location in walking distance to tube station during tube strike
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay ! Id recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025