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Rydges Kensington London

4.5 of 5
61 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4PE, England (Kensington and Hyde Park)
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Rydges Kensington London
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

The wifi does not work in the rooms. You have to pay for it and then, even though we were on the first floor it wouldn't work in our room. When we spoke to the front desk about it we were told they would half the price for us. Not really helpful considering we had to pay £10 for a... More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

My partner and I stayed here for one night and the standard was well above what we expected for the price we paid. Our room was lovely - large for London, modern and well equipped with quirky additions (and a very comfy bed). It had a small but modern bathroom with very nice toiletries. Breakfast was probably one of the... More

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Orlando, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

It was the last room available and it lived up to that bill. The room was right over the kitchen and, since the window didn't close all the way, it was filled with different aromas. The shower was clogged. At first, I had one minute to use the water before I had to turn it off due to a clogged... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

We were there for the Bowie exhibition at the V and A and this hotel was ideal for that. Decor is lovely, and the rooms although small provided everything we needed. Beds were super comfy and despite worrying that our room overlooked the busy road we had an excellent nights sleep. Only downside was the bar. Expensive and what little... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

Stayed six nights in May 2013, room 310. Positive things: Hotel easy to find from Gloucester Road Tube station ( five minute walk), staff friendly, upgraded, comfortable bed, good size room, coffee making facilities, clean bathroom, excellent products, quiet room double glazing. Negative things: Internet expensive, some noise from room above. Over all: would stay again would love the Internet... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

This is a nice hotel, it was very clean and the bed very comfortable. The room however was very very small, so be aware! We were advised that we had in fact been upgraded to a king room from a queen room so we'd hate to see the size of those rooms. We had nowhere to put our suitcases and... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Very regretful that I booked this hotel when there are plenty of London hotels to pick from for the same price or cheaper. My room was the size of a closet and my feet has to go up on the wall. If the London weather doesn't do it already this room will definitely depress you. The configuration of the room... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I do not usually stay Kensington/ Glochester Rd area of London as it is little far from business district, but as part of GHA hotel, I did give it a try. I have Black status on GHA (which is highest and ought to get double upgrade at check in) but the room I was given was so small that it... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The location in Kensington is pretty and convenient and the hotel is part of a pleasant row of old buildings. The lobby has droopy stuffed furniture, although it has its charm. Although the hotel was recently renovated, that cannot make up for the size of the rooms. The king bed room that I thought I was really a double bed... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

The hotel itself is very nice and clean. The location is amazing - only 2 minutes walk from the tube Gloucester Road. However, we had a very unpleasant experience with the staff. The hotel made it very difficult to proceed with the payment by card, as a result of which our room was twice blocked during our visit, and we... More

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Additional Information about Rydges Kensington London

Address: 61 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4PE, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Kensington and Hyde Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Suites
Hotel Style:
#190 Luxury Hotels in London
#288 Family Hotels in London
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Rydges Kensington London is a four star deluxe design inspired boutique hotel which has been fully refurbished in 2011. Facilities include wired and wireless internet, fitness suite, Restaurant & Wine Bar, Lounge Bar, 24 hour room service etc. ... more   less 
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