The Villa Kensington

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Kensington High Street

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Exterior
Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Hallway
Staircase

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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10 -11 Ashburn Gardens, London, England, SW7 4DG
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Imperial College London
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 117 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. Hyde Park and Marble Arch are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Imperial College London - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 15 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop Gloucester Road - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Villa Kensington

3.5-star hotel near Kensington High Street
As a guest of The Villa Kensington, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Villa Kensington also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3.5-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Villa Kensington offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 per person

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Villa Kensington.

Property is also known as

Kensington Villa

Villa Hotel Kensington

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The Villa Kensington London, England

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Villa Kensington to the airport?

The Villa Kensington is 11.7 mi (57-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 Villa Kensington?

As of May 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Villa Kensington on May 26, 2026 start from $209, 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 Villa Kensington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Villa Kensington.

Does The Villa Kensington offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Villa Kensington, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Villa Kensington?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Villa Kensington?

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

Is there free parking at The Villa Kensington?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Villa Kensington have a pool?

The Villa Kensington does not have a pool.

Does The Villa Kensington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Villa Kensington to downtown London?

The Villa Kensington is 2.7 mi away from London.

The Villa Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 950 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 475 out of 950 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 950 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 950 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 950 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ginger, Palos Verdes Estates

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The single room I stayed in was literally a box! I had two pieces of luggage and I couldn’t move around the room. The carpet was dirty, the mattress was hard, the bathroom was gross. The only thing good was the location. Never ever again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Limited choices for breakfast compared to the cost, we were offered fresh cooked eggs when noticed we were unhappy with the selection, which was very much appreciated. The front desk friendly and room and surrounding areas very clean. The location was EXCELLENT for activities and transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Great breakfast, very clean everywhere in hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
A nice hotel if you’re just looking for a standard room to sleep in before heading out to sightsee during the day. The room was pretty quiet, no traffic noise or anything like that. And it was warm and fairly clean. The bed was a bit uncomfortable but not too bad. And the hotel is really close to the tube station so really handy getting to local theatres and attractions and it’s also close to fast food and coffee shops and grocery stores
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room cleanliness, and the pleasant staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were great from beginning to end. The room and bathroom were very clean, but a bit worn. The stay was really pleasant!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness
It was handy for the tube. Clean acc in quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent staff, room a little tired around the edges but clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was very accommodatng
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, clean rooms, spacious bathroom, quick walk to subway/underground station. Very safe and quiet neighborhood. Excellent service and staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stevenson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was really clean but a little tired. Rules were loose in the bathroom and the shower was held up with sticky tape. The staff were really friendly and professional and the location is great for RAH. Bed was nice and comfy which is the most important thing!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Quiet Location with restaurants and tube station c

Staff friendly. Location was good with a tube station close by. Quiet road with no traffic noise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Friso

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small but clean and adequate and within walking distance of Gloucester Road tube station. Very convenient also for local amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

London

Very nice stay. Everything perfect. Room was comfy. Everything clean and orderly. Staff went above and beyond
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room. TV didn’t work. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They put me in a basement with moldy walls,moths in the room,old carpet and furniture. They said they couldn’t change it due to hotel fully booked. The receptionist was nice though. And the area is amazing. This is the worst room I have ever been by far, for $200!!!. The bathroom was the only renovated thing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the rooms were clean the bathroom sink had a crazed crack in it. The shower was not very powerful. Only one bath towel per person was provided no hand towels. It would have been nice to have had a full length mirror even if it had been inside on the wardrobe door. There was no tea/coffee/milk available in the rooms but this could be picked up in reception
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all, I left y luggage and enjoyed the walk about the shops. Close to Underground Tube. Lovely neighborhood. Great staff. Modern yet traditional outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin, St George

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025