The Kensington (London, England) - 2016 Hotel Reviews

Highlights

Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Room Service
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room

Things to do

Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room

Room types

Suites
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Rooms

In your room

Air Conditioning
Minibar

Internet

Free Internet
Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
Paid Wifi

Services

Meeting Rooms
Dry Cleaning
Laundry Service
Concierge
Multilingual Staff
Room Service
Business Center with Internet Access
Banquet Room
Babysitting

Official Description (provided by the hotel)

Perfectly located in leafy South Kensington and just moments from Knightsbridge, Hyde Park and Sloane Square, The Kensington offers 150 unique and stylish guestrooms and suites. London's largest townhouse suite (approx 2,000 sq ft), roll top baths and four-poster beds are truly befitting of this Regency quarter. The Town House bar & restaurant and a magnificent lounge area comprised of period drawing rooms offer a traditional but contemporary setting for afternoon tea, lunch or evening dinners. Our guestrooms are individually decorated in an elegant townhouse style, using sumptuous fabrics, deep upholstery and an eclectic mix of contemporary art and furnishings. The atmosphere is relaxed throughout, with the engaging and innovative service creating the ambiance of a smart private members club. All rooms include flat screen TVs, air conditioning, luxurious Aromatherapy Associates bathroom products, Nespresso coffee machines and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. ... more

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Additional Information about The Kensington

Address: 109 - 113 Queen's Gate, London SW7 5LP, England

Location: United Kingdom > England > London > South Kensington

Price Range: $227 - $425 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

Hotel Class:5 star — The Kensington 5*

Number of rooms: 150

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Also Known As:: Kensington Hotel London; The Kensington London, England

Hotel Style:

#20 Business Hotel in London

#33 Family Hotel in London

#39 Luxury Hotel in London

#50 Romantic Hotel in London

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dgsaltman

Los Angeles, CA

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80 reviews

20 hotel reviews

26 helpful votes

“Lovely stay in great location”

Reviewed yesterday NEW via mobile

Really nice stay here. Sweet boutique type hotel. Very friendly service. Proper British amenities. Easy walk to dining and shopping options. Rather small (cozy) room but just fine for two people without a lot of luggage. Lovely covered porch seating to watch the world go by.

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Carolina G

1 review

“Great Stay”

Reviewed 3 days ago NEW via mobile

We had a very pleasant stay at the Kensington and truly enjoyed our service at the bar with George every night. The food was also delicious! The service was good and our room was a nice size for Europe.

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Pinkyproject

Hong Kong, China

10 reviews

5 hotel reviews

6 helpful votes

“Small room but staff was kind & helpful with great location”

Reviewed 6 days ago NEW

I stayed at The Kensington Hotel for 4 nights. It's allocated in the nice area of South Kensington where a lot of museum are. It's around 5-8 min away walking distance from the tube station. The hotel looks very good outside but rooms are slightly disappointing. Very small room and even smaller washroom. The hotel front desk staff was very... More

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dohhanna

Philippines

3 reviews

3 helpful votes

“Not Goode”

We spend over £450 in one night stay in this hotel. room is to small with not nice smell. toilet in poor refurbish. We say to the reception and they do noting. food is not goode with cold fish with chips. will not reccommned and not stay in this area again.

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Sue D

15 reviews

4 hotel reviews

1 helpful vote

“Lovely and Centrally-Located”

This was our first trip to London so being at the Kensington was a great central location. Right around the corner from the Royal Albert Hall, right down the street from Harrod's and within walking distance to Kensington shops and restaurants. The service was wonderful and all of the concierge folks were very, very helpful. We loved the atmosphere of... More

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Carlos P

New York City, New York

21 reviews

17 hotel reviews

“Very pleasant”

Reviewed 1 week ago

I stayed here for the first time and I think it is a very good choice. Location is not wonderful for tourists but it is in a very nice residential area close to Hyde Park, to the river and to Chelsea. The lobby and the lobby bar are very nice. Staff was incredibly friendly. The rooms are spacious and cozy.... More

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Dear Guest, We thank you for choosing to stay with us at The Kensington and for sharing this great feedback with us. It gives us great pleasure to read that you had a memorable experience and that you enjoyed our location close to Hyde Park and Chelsea as well as the warm and professional service delivered throughout our hotel. It... More

JaneyWayney

18 reviews

8 hotel reviews

8 helpful votes

“Elegant London Hotel”

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We stayed at The Kensington for two nights. Great location, short walk from the tube, close to the museums and not far from The Royal Albert Hall. Modern, well appointed room, quiet. Comfiest bed I have ever slept in. Perfect stay. Highly recommend.

Thank JaneyWayney

Dear Guest, We thank you for your positive feedback following your recent stay with us at The Kensington. We are very glad to hear that you had such a memorable stay and that you particularly enjoyed the comfy bed as well as our wonderful location in the very heart of Kensington. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to... More

A7ivan

Washington DC

23 reviews

11 hotel reviews

18 helpful votes

“A real pleasant surprise”

I am used to booking hotels closer to the lively part of London and resorted to the Kensington because I had to stay close to Fulham. But then.... As you walk in, you find a series of small salons where you can lounge, have a tea or a drink. These are all superbly set up, providing enough privacy but also... More

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Dear Guest, We thank you so much for your glowing review of The Kensington. It gives us great pleasure to read that you had such a memorable experience during your with us with highlights including the well appointed public spaces, friendly atmosphere in the bar and at breakfast. The team are delighted with your warm comments and this will only... More

Andrew W

Swansea, United Kingdom

“Lovely hotel”

Excellent value in London lovely rooms Only 20 minutes walk to Harrods , would reccomend this hotel if you want to stay Around South Kensington area. Staff were very nice nothing was to much trouble Bedrooms very nice and well kept and the bed was very comfortable.

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Thank Andrew W

Dear Guest, Thank you for your complimenting review of The Kensington following your recent visit to London. It gives us great pleasure to read that you had a memorable experience with highlights including our brilliant location in the heart of Kensington, warm service, and well kept bedrooms. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and it would be our pleasure to have... More

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