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The Kensington Hideaway

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Royal Albert Hall

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A historic building with multiple storefronts, including a restaurant and a cinema.
A bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a built-in oven, and a coffee station.
A modern interior with a central island table, seating area, and a large window with a view.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with a geometric design.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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225 Kensington High Street, London, London, England, W8 6SA
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Holland Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Design Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a colorful pillow, a framed collage of images on the wall, a red rotary phone on a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 110 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Grand Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a floral wall mural, a round window, and a patterned armchair.

Signature King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, floral wallpaper, a painting, and a telephone on a side table.

Companion Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with a geometric design.

Classic Double Accessible

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Classic Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE CLASSIC DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE GRAND

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

London

London City Centre stay.At this London City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Kensington High Street and within a 15-minute walk of Kensington Gardens. Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Holland Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Design Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cromwell Road - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 14 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Design Museum Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hideaway

4-star hotel near Royal Albert Hall
The Kensington Hideaway offers its guests dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A complete renovation of The Kensington Hideaway was completed in November 2025.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Kensington Hideaway offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 44 per day)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Stereo

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 44 per day (328 ft away)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kensington Hideaway to the airport?

The Kensington Hideaway is 12 mi (26-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 Hideaway?

As of Oct 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kensington Hideaway on Nov 9, 2026 start from $184, 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 Hideaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kensington Hideaway.

Does The Kensington Hideaway offer free breakfast?

The Kensington Hideaway does not offer free breakfast. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kensington Hideaway?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hideaway?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Kensington Hideaway?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Kensington Hideaway have a pool?

The Kensington Hideaway does not have a pool.

Does The Kensington Hideaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kensington Hideaway to downtown London?

The Kensington Hideaway is 3.1 mi away from London.

The Kensington Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 248 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and modern hotel with excellent location!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, especially for the Price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Boutique , very convenient location, staff cannot do more for you. Highly recommended and definitely stay there again ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good Central hotel, small but very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, low noise level, excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic hotel which is in a great location, staff were all very friendly and extremely helpful. Bar closes quite early and it’s a bit pricey compared to other places but it’s very nice. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel and very reasonable price when I booked. Very clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel. Beautiful decor. Staff very friendly, helpful. Can wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely flawless. Great staff, beautiful rooms, perfect location. 100% recommend and will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved the hotel and my room. Restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff are exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff and great hotel, a small but comfortable room and lovely beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location & a lovely chic feel. Friendly staff. Perhaps more bar/restaurant space would be nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Convenient to the Kensigton High Street station and buses. Breakfast was very good. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really clean and everthing was brand new
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic newly opened hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location with great amenities. Staff was extremely friendly throughout our stay and the bar/restaurant downstairs was a big plus for us. Room was spotless and had all of the necessary amenities for us. We will definitely be booking again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean nicely decorated room, lovely friendly and efficient staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Good location, clean room. However, room was very small compared to some of the pictures and bed sheets were stained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel has been refurbished and trendy. Rooms are of good size and the beds are very comfortable. Breakfast was very good. Though the colour schemes are dark and the lights have to be kept on most of the time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous location, facilities and room.. every interaction with the staff was outstanding.. highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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just opened after a complete renovation. Very nicely done. only complaint is tiny rooms. But super nice with fabulous location. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and well appointed. Great location. Staff friendly and welcoming. Our room was very clean and well maintained. Recently refurbished. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The care and attention to detail from the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026