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The Kensington
5-star hotel8.7ExcellentOpened 1993Renovated 2016
109-113 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5LP, United Kingdom
A luxury boutique hotel comprised of four interconnected Victorian townhouses in South Kensington.
Member privileges
About privileges- Daily breakfast for two
- £85 hotel credit
- Room upgrade
- Early check-in, late check-out
Choose your room
Dec 1 – Dec 2 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room
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About the hotel
Urban chic meets Victorian heritage; residential and intimate.
Curated For
- Affluent couples
- families
- and senior corporate travelers.
The Shot List
- 01The K Bar with its emerald green marble bar and mirrored walls.
- 02The Drawing Room featuring Tiffany-teal crockery.
- 03White Victorian portico entrance with Pashley bicycles.
What We Love
- Exceptional staff service, particularly doormen and concierge.
- Prime location near V&A and Natural History Museum.
- Warm 'home away from home' vibe with open fireplaces.
Worth knowing
- Breakfast is considered expensive relative to value.
- Entry-level rooms are very compact (approx 12 sqm).
Facilities
- Pool
- No Pool
- Gym
- Technogym
- Spa
- External Partners (London Serenity)
- Metro
- South Kensington Station
In the room
- Mattress
- Sealy
- Hair dryer
- Professional (Generic)
- Toiletries
- Malin + Goetz
- Coffee machine
- Nespresso
Dining & Social
Town House
Time Out 'Best New Thing', Recommended by Luxury LondonModern British / European
Signature: Whole Dover Sole, Themed Afternoon Tea
The K Bar
Luxury London 'Hidden Gem'Cocktails / Bar Snacks
Signature: Stravaganza Cocktail, Truffle Fries
Location
- South Kensington Station
- Tesco ExpressConvenience Store50 m
- Macellaio RC South KensingtonRestaurant150 m
- Natural History MuseumMuseum450 m
- Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)Museum600 m
- HarrodsLuxury Department Store1.5 km
Good to know
- Check-in and check-out
- Check-in from 15:00 · Check-out by 12:00
- Children
- Children under 5 eat free before 7 PM on specific packages.
- Hotel loyalty programme
- Doyle DISCOVERY: 7% rewards, upgrades, and laundry discount.
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