Ember Locke Kensington

4.0 star property

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Cozy space with a round table, patterned chairs, and a large window.
Unique, tiered platforms and decorative accents create a striking focal point in this contemporary space.
Relax in style with a comfortable sofa, armchair, and dining area.
Cozy seating areas offer a variety of comfortable options.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a sofa set, armchairs, and tables.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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202-220 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW5 0SW
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

City Studio - Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Locke Studio - Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ember Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Locke Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Duplex Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Locke Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

City Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(100 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Ember Locke Kensington

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Kensington High Street
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Ember Locke Kensington offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.
Ember Locke Kensington's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kensington High Street. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine while dining at EVE
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the location
  • 9 minutes by foot from Kensington High Street and a 3-minute drive from Hyde Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ember Locke Kensington also features a garden, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
EVE - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
EVE - Onsite bar. Open daily.
EVE - This café serves light fare only. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (GBP 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EVE
  • EVE
  • EVE

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (65 centimetre high)
  • Lift (117 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 66 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 40 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ember Locke
Ember Locke Kensington Hotel
Ember Locke Kensington London
Ember Locke Kensington Hotel London

Ember Locke Kensington Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 689 out of 940 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 940 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 940 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 940 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 940 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Hampstead

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let me start by saying George and John are the absolute best! I left my phone in the Uber and they quickly jumped in to assist. They were helpful with restaurant suggestions, transportation and directions. Every hotel should have a George and John! The Ember Locke was clean and a bit quirky (in the best way) and the coffee shop and restaurant are good as well. The hotel was a good walking distance to restaurants and the tube. Take time to sip a drink in the lovely garden out back! Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about our stay. Staff were great, room clean and spacious. Just a great vibe hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful and the location was close to the metro. The hotel was decorated so cute. Just a few things needed a little updating but all in all it was a great hotel for the money. Would definitely stay here again. Also try the Turkish restaurant the staff recommends. It was amazing ❤️ I think it’s was called Meagan’s
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location 5 min walk from the underground and it’s on a major stop. Not far from Heathrow. Small kitchen with things you don’t think you will ever use and the staff is very friendly. Waffles are very good for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vinodh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 week in late April in modified studio ("one bedroom open plan suite") at about $300/night. For that rate, I expected A LOT more. As another reviewer pointed out, it the hotel is very stingy. Asking for more coffee pods is not uncommon and providing liquid soap but no washcloths is just silly. Positive Staff is very friendly and helpful Luggage storage if needed but we were able to check in early as our room was ready Bed comfortable Room/bathroom very clean Some food is available in the hotel Hot water Safe available in room Small dishwasher Small combo washer/dryer Small refrigerator Blackout shades C-usb connections by bedstand Good wifi Negative Shower/tub is a bit difficult to get out of as it is deep and the only handhold is the towel rack No washcloths are provided!!! It might be awkward for a tall person to get into the bed as it is in an alcove with slanted walls Have to buy more coffee pods if you want more than the 2 provided Kitchen lighting is minimal Only 1 of 2 lifts were working over the entire week stay and things didn't look good for it being fixed anytime soon Could hear a lot of sirens and road noise, especially at night If you have mobility issues, know that there are 7 steps to get to the front door. There is an outdoor lift but it looks like you have to notify the staff to use it. About the location About 7 min walk to tube Felt safe walking at night Many restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Thank you we will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond A, Montgomery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John checked us in and took excellent care of us during our entire stay. He is a tremendous asset given his genuine friendliness and enthusiastic service. George another desk clerk was also extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviane

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

You will love it!

Love this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klyod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous time staying at Ember Locke. the staff was extraordinary, especially John whi greeted us at the front desk upon out arrival and Umesh who led the restaurant/ lounge staff. The rooms were clean and well appointed and we loved the overall environment/ vibe of the hotel. Wonder location, wirh easy walking or tube access to everything. And some great local pubs to visit. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location and conformable bed.

Friendry stuff and contemporary atmosphere. Our room was located on the ground floor facing the courtyards. It was very quiet. The bed was very comfortable. Great location. We appreciated the use of basement laundry room with free laundry washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

Always great

This is my second stay, and it's by far my favorite place to stay in London. Very cozy and inviting color scheme, friendly staff, and it's great to have a washing machine in your room
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent a beyond delightful 10 day stay at Ember Locke Kensington in March 2025. I have already written a personalized email to the manager commending him on their STELLAR & OUTSTANDING staff. As an owner of 12 successful businesses in Canada,we are very well acquainted with "keeping the customer satisfied." For 45 years. A business is only as good as the consistent service offered by its wonderful staff!! Professional, knowledgeable,obliging staff throughout the hotel. I MISS THEM ALL!! Very warm,welcoming & with good senses of humour.😄 Lovely room. Great kitchenette. CLEAN hotel. Funky decor which offers a unique retreat after meanders about glorious London. Capacious outdoor patio at back of hotel. Quiet & surrounded by trees & gardens. Tables with umbrellas. Great coffee & pastry shoppe inside hotel & good bar & restaurant.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larisse

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Locke properties are super reliable

Rooms always comfortable, clean and well designed. Staff are cheerful and helpful. This particular.property was very quiet at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, private parking available nearby. Thin walls in the room though, as you could hear neighbours talking (in my case, kids crying) very clearly. Our room was on ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene, TORONTO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ember Locke was very quaint and the reception staff were very energetic and helpful. Check in was a breeze and they were able to hold our luggage in a locker while we explored the city.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025