The Kensington Hotel - London
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Five-star historical hotel in South Kensington, steps from the Natural History Museum and Royal Albert Hall.
Location & Neighborhood
The Kensington Hotel sits in South Kensington, a 5-minute walk from South Kensington tube station and a 20-minute stroll to Harrods, Harvey Nichols, and the Royal Albert Hall. The Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum are within 5 minutes on foot. Hyde Park lies a short walk away, offering direct tube access to the West End and Heathrow Airport via the Piccadilly Line.
Rooms & Family Amenities
Guest rooms at The Kensington feature luxury bed linen, large flat-screen TVs, and en suite bathrooms, with heritage decor and contemporary amenities. Families can book interconnecting rooms, and children receive complimentary evening meals when dining with adults before 7:00 pm. The hotel has organized themed surprises like Paddington bedding and Harry Potter decorations for young guests, based on individual requests.
Dining & Bar
The Town House Bar & Restaurant offers a lounge area with period drawing rooms for afternoon tea, lunch, or dinner. The K Bar serves classic cocktails in a sophisticated setting. Children enjoy free meals from the kids' menu when dining with adults before 7:00 pm.
Wellness & Fitness
The hotel provides exclusive access to the Third Space Health Club, which includes a gym and a swimming pool. A separate state-of-the-art fitness room is available for hotel guests. The wellness amenities are part of the on-site health club, not a full spa but offers fitness options.
Services & Loyalty Programme
The Kensington Hotel is part of the Doyle Collection, offering the Doyle DISCOVERY Loyalty Programme for returning guests. Personalized concierge services help arrange city experiences, tours, and reservations. The hotel provides babysitting services, laundry, and meeting facilities for business travelers.
- Location: South Kensington, 5 min from Natural History Museum and tube
- Rooms: Heritage-decor rooms and interconnecting suites
- Dining: Town House Restaurant, afternoon tea, K Bar cocktails
- Family: Complimentary evening meals for children before 7pm
- Wellness: Third Space Health Club with gym & pool
- Loyalty: Doyle DISCOVERY rewards programme
- Pets: Pets welcome
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Essential information about The Kensington Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 231 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 2.4 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.5 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | London City, LCY |
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