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
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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!
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
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 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
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.