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A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple chandeliers, and a variety of seating options including bar stools and cushioned chairs.
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A cozy indoor setting with a round table, a sofa, and a decorative ceiling light.
A spacious living room with a blue sofa, gold armchairs, a marble coffee table, and a large chandelier.
The entrance of The Kensington hotel with a grand facade, columns, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria and Albert Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Albert Hall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪57 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Two Double Room Non smoking

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Two Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Classic Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Deluxe King Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with two teddy bears, a nightstand with a lamp, a vase of flowers, and a patterned pillow.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, floral wallpaper, and two bedside tables with lamps.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a round table, a chair, and a mirror.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (The Brompton)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chandelier, floral wallpaper, and a bench.

Suite (The Brompton)

  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

Room (Cosy)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (The Knightsbridge)

A living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table, a patterned armchair, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

Suite (The Knightsbridge)

  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a chandelier, two armchairs, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a view of the city through large windows.

Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a black frame, white bedding, and a patterned throw. There is a round mirror on the wall, a small table with a bowl of fruit, and a chair with a cushion.

Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

A four-poster bed with a dark frame and gold accents, flanked by two nightstands with lamps. The room features a patterned wallpaper with floral designs and a textured floor.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, floral patterned wallpaper, a decorative ceiling light, and a window with blinds.

Luxury Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, patterned wallpaper, and matching curtains.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Kensington Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, spa services, 24-hour room service, and concierge services are onsite.
The Kensington Hotel offers 150 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Kensington Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Natural History Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 2 meeting rooms available. A fitness center, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Kensington Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 5-star London hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Town House at Kensington - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The K Bar - Onsite wine bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 40 for adults and GBP 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Tea service

Restaurants on site

  • The K Bar
  • Town House at Kensington

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express 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

  • Pets: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 40.00 for adults and GBP 40.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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
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

Hotel Kensington
Kensington Hotel
Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington London, England
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
The Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington Hotel Hotel London

The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 769 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1006 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel in a great neighborhood!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend, would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vassil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch hospitality, location and ambience! Thank you all!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing. Very baby friendly. Excellent service, and high class rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection! Everything about the hotel is delightful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Great staff. Room was clean and beautiful. The property is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nausheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and wonderful staff
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional services all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Beautiful quaint hotel, such a lovely traditional feel!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the K bar. We were there every night of our stay for a nightcap. Staff were great and drinks were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location (especially close to museums and well situated tube stop). Attentive staff. Older albeit refurbished property with some quirks (some charming, some less so), but overall a good place to stay. Not cheap.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room five star clean and luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Odd too hotel. I had to ask for the coffee service to be refreshed completely. My friend had a suite and had to request the empty bottles be cleared three times. These are privileged people’s issues but it was an expensive hotel. Food was great. Location was fantastic for Kensington area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nyvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a wonderful stay at the The Kensington Hotel. The staff were incredibly warm, attentive, and made the entire experience feel special from start to finish. The room was spotless, quiet, and very comfortable. Room service was quick and delicious, and the bar had a cozy atmosphere with great cocktails. The location in Kensington is perfect. Close to everything, but still peaceful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mari Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, beautiful room, great staff everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room, facilities and staff were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff. Great service. Really nice bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here 5 times for approximately a week. The location is phenomenal.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel. Only complaint was the room and hotel were super warm (during winter time). Amazing decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff members were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

islam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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