Situated in the sophisticated South Kensington area in a signature Victorian townhouse, this hotel exudes elegance and style. It effortlessly combines period features of marble fireplaces, grand chandeliers, parquet flooring and large bay windows with contemporary decor. The 150 rooms are each unique in size and layout and the internal style changes between the different room types.
Lunches and afternoon tea can be enjoyed in one of the large, light and airy drawing rooms that have open fires for the cooler winter months. The Town House restaurant has a retro style and a menu that focuses on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, or for a completely different atmosphere try a signature cocktail in the wood-paneled K Bar.
With a great location and characterful charm, this is one of our first choices for a stay in London.
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Rooms
Rooms are all unique in size and layout and each category has its own style of decor. Superior rooms are quite compact but still offer a full range of facilities, however the larger size of the deluxe rooms mean an extra bed can be incorporated if necessary.
There are also a number of spacious suites, which are individual in style with sumptuous decor. Luxurious touches include four-poster beds and antique-style furniture as well as additional facilities including a separate bath and shower. All rooms have wide screen TVs, iPod docking stations, complimentary Wi-Fi and Nespresso coffee machines.
Location
The hotel has an excellent position with many of the city’s main museums, including the Natural History Museum and V&A just a five-minute walk away. The green expanse of Hyde Park and boutique shopping options of Kensington High Street and Knightsbridge are all close by and within an easy walk or a short taxi ride of the hotel.
Food and drink
The Town House restaurant comprises three interconnecting rooms and has a stylish, retro decor with splashes of green and yellow. It is open to guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves a menu with a focus on seasonal English cuisine. The K Bar has a more historic atmosphere with wood paneling, a coffered ceiling and rich velvet seating.
Families
Tepee beds can be set up in deluxe rooms for children. Inside the tepee is a single inflatable mattress and bedding, indoor camping lamp and a hotel teddy bear. The evening turn down service includes milk and cookies for campers.
Tour ideas in London
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at The Kensington as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Borough Market with a food writer Borough Market with a food writer
Borough Market with a food writer
Explore vibrant and cosmopolitan Borough Market in the company of an acclaimed chef and food writer who can take you through the historic, stall-lined lanes, introduce you to traders and fill you in on the market's history.
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Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle
Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle
Get a glimpse into the lives of the British monarchy on this full-day tour that takes in the austere Buckingham Palace in London and then tours the fascinating State Apartments of imposing Windsor Castle, the preferred royal home.
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Greenwich walking tour Greenwich walking tour
Greenwich walking tour
Explore delightful Greenwich, a leafy borough renowned for its magnificent architecture and strong connections to the maritime and scientific world. Stroll through the Royal Observatory, stand straddling two hemispheres, and learn about the race to reach China aboard the Cutty Sark.
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London and nearby places
- Brighton 46 miles away
- Cambridge 51 miles away
- Oxford 50 miles away
- Rye 55 miles away
- Canterbury 57 miles away
- The White Cliffs of Dover 71 miles away
- The Cotswolds 73 miles away
- Stratford-upon-Avon 82 miles away
- Bath 95 miles away
- York 175 miles away