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Kensington Close Hotel

4.0 of 5
Wrights Lane, Kensington, London W8 5SP, England
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Kensington Close Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

The hotel's location is excellent, just off High Street Kensington and close to the tube station. The staff were friendly although check-in was slow and they offered me an upgrade to an executive suite for £30 which I couldn't avail of as it was a company booking. I was staying on business and had a single room with double bed.... More

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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW via mobile

I spent my 3 nights stayed at Kensington Close Hotel during my recent visit to London. It is strategicly located near to Underground and very near to Kensington High Street. The hotel lobby looks pretty good and large. However, the check-in process took quite sometimes on the day I check-in as they are few groups of tourism checking in as... More

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Bath, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Checked in at 7:30 pm, but no room ready. A first in 30 years of business travel. Very ordinary, but ok at gbp100 per night. Not worth more. Good central location. Seems a bit steep to change an extra gbp10 for Internet access

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW via mobile

The location of this hotel is excellent - and the lobby is nice - but my room was so small and dismal! The single bed was very uncomfortable. Wifi was expensive. After a few days I moved to a nicer, more comfortable hotel. Was very glad to check out of this place!

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My wife and I and my parents stayed there this month for three nights. It is in a ok location and clean at most times. The front desk is very nice and the staff in the pub are great. But the resturant staff was not great at all. It took over 10 minutes to get a drink order and we... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

I know I booked a standard room but this was below par or maybe just ROOM 162 needs to be avoided. The room is small by any 'standard'. The lights were wall mounted (no overhead ones) above bed and dressing table which meant you could not read the aircon controls by the door not the safe workings in wardrobe. The... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

Rarely have I felt the need to get back home from a trip and share with my fellow travellers this awful experience we had on a trip to London during our stay at this hotel. This hotel is a rip off and a disgrace! The only plus point is the great location just off Kensington High Street which is a... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

This was the last stop of a month long European Vacation, I was really looking forward to it, everyone I talked to about where I was staying ( Kensington) said , great location. On walking into the hotel I must admit, I was happy to see it was no dump, modern reception , Bar area and Resturant was modern, I... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

I stayed at the KC for 3 nights while on a business trip - the company I work with is located on Kensington High Street so the hotel is very conveniently located. That's about the only positive thing I can say about it. The room was shabby, with very uncomfortable beds, no light over the mirror, and many other issues.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I stayed here for 5 nights recently and found the hotel to be clean, with small rooms (quite common in London) and respectful service. The large lobby is welcoming, and the gym and spa quite nice – though you have to pay extra to enter. It is a good place to stay if you are on a budget, but want... More

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  • High Street(33)
  • Tube station(23)
  • Very small(17)
  • Great location(15)

Additional Information about Kensington Close Hotel

Address: Wrights Lane, Kensington, London W8 5SP, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#286 Luxury Hotels in London
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Kensington Close Hotel and Spa is a 4-star hotel conveniently located near Kensington High Street tube station and a short walk from Kensington Palace & Gardens, Royal Albert Hall, Earls Court and Hyde Park. Following a multi-million pound renovation and rebranding, with a new management team, the Hotel comprises of 708 well-equipped non-smoking bedrooms boasting some of the most luxurious Executive Club rooms in London. Ideal for business and leisure guests, our Hotel is also a preferred destination for shopping, with Kensington High Street, Westfield Shopping Centre and Oxford Street a short distance away. Our culinary team is prepared to delight you in our elegant and modern Boulevard restaurant or Lounge Bar with breakfast, lunch and dinner delicacies from around the world including 24-hour Room Service. Our full service e-Motion Fitness Centre, includes an 18 metre swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and steam rooms. Our Spa also offers an enticing selection of massage, facial and beauty treatments with our expert therapists and is perfectly suited for relaxation after a long journey or excursion. Our brand new conference and banqueting facilities with audiovisual equipment are ideal for small or large meetings and events, including weddings and other social functions. ... more   less 
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