The Kensington Hotel

Hotel description The Kensington Hotel

Following a recent refurbishment, this beautifully authentic property offers guests' a pied-a-terre that is simply begging to be experienced. With period-style drawing rooms, magnificent bay windows, real fireplaces, parquet floors and original art, it is truly one of Regency London's most imposing properties, offering luxurious bedrooms, a vibrant cocktail bar, modern restaurant, exclusive nightclub (opening September 2009) and full-service gym. There are 150 rooms and suites in total.

Room description

The rooms and suites with magnificent proportions, designer furnishings and chic touches throughout are located on the upper floors and feature crisp linens, chic furnishings and LCD TVs. All superior rooms are beautifully refurbished with custom designed furniture, 300 thread count bed linen, each with a modern contemporary bathroom with state of the art steam-free mirror, multi-head power shower and luxury Temple Spa toiletries to complement. Sound and vision comes courtesy of the flat-screen TV, speakers and media hub. Air conditioning, complimentary wireless Internet access, a minibar (fees apply) and a laptop safe are available in all rooms.

Meal service description

Guests can enjoy an à la carte breakfast or a delicious lunch or dinner dish from the international menu in the classic country club-style surroundings of Aubrey, or alternatively relax in the glamorous cocktail bar at the heart of the ground floor with a snack, refreshment and a friend.

Hotel location description The Kensington Hotel

This hotel is centrally located, close to Kensington Gardens, in the elegant borough of Kensington. By making use of the underground or simply by walking, guests may explore numerous shops and other entertainment options as well as tourist attractions, all of which are within easy reach of the hotel.

Payment methods description

All credit cards, including American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA, are accepted.

How to get there

By Car from London Heathrow Airport: take the M4-A4 to Central London, and at the Natural History Museum turn right onto Queensbury Place. At the T-Junction turn right into Harrington Road, and at the traffic lights turn left to the hotel, which is 100 yards along on the left.

Description The Kensington Hotel

• » Year of construction: 1910
• » Suites: 22
• » Number of floors (main building): 5
• » Last renovated: 2009
• » Total number of rooms: 150
• » Disabled rooms: 5
• » Double / twin rooms: 128

Hotel type

• » City hotel
• » Business hotel

Methods of payment

• » JCB
• » Visa
• » American Express
• » MasterCard
• » Solo
• » Visa Electron
• » Maestro
• » Switch
• » EC
• » Diners Club

Room facilities (Standard room)

• » Central air-conditioned
• » Balcony
• » Satellite / cable TV
• » Wheelchair accessible
• » TV
• » Hairdryer
• » Bathroom
• » Central heating
• » Safe
• » Tea / Coffee
• » Internet access
• » Disabled bathroom
• » Direct dial telephone
• » Minibar
• » Carpeted
• » Double bed

Facilities

• » Safe
• » Room service
• » Wheelchair accessible
• » Cloakroom
• » Money Exchange
• » Laundry service
• » 24h. Reception
• » Public Internet
• » 24h check-in
• » Lift-s
• » High chairs
• » Restaurant - non-smoking area
• » Restaurant - Air-conditioned
• » Gym
• » Bar-s
• » Air-conditioned in common areas
• » Reception area
• » Restaurant -s

Restaurant

• » Continental breakfast
• » Dinner menu choice

Interest points

• » Museums -Natural History/Science Museum, V&A: 100m

Distances (in meters)

• » Bar / Pub: 100m
• » Shopping facilities: 100m
• » Restaurants: 100m
• » Bus station: 5m
• » Underground station: 200m
• » Public transport: 100m
• » LHR Airport - London - Heathrow Airport: 24km
• » Disco / Club: 1m