Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Kensington High Street

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Daily continental breakfast (GBP 12.95 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Reception
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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Matheson Road,25-27, London, England, W14 8SN
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Olympia Events
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows (Small Room)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Small Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room with Double Bed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Small Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows (Small Room)

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room With Double Bed And Single Bed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Room With Single Bed, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

London

At Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Kensington High Street and Olympia Events. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Hammersmith and Fulham hotel include Thames River and Kensington Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Olympia Events - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Natural History Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • West Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 8 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge Hilton - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Famous Three Kings - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Best Mangal II - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Restaurant at Hilton London Olympia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Tortoise - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Kensington High Street
As a guest of Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a front desk safe, and a television in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel also features a lift and a microwave in a common area.

This London hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel offers 52 accommodations. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in October 2024.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated guestrooms - October 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kensington West
Kensington West Hotel
Kensington West Hotel London, England
Kensington West London
Kensington West Hotel London
Kensington West London
Kensington West
Best Kensington Olympia
Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel Hotel
Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel London
Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$153.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel?

No, Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 182 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was nice and clean, but the breakfast was a bit tiny for my taste
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hege

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, very clean, overall an excellent hotel! Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good, everything was perfect. Big thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURIE

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
I really liked this hotel and would definitely go back. In fact I booked an extra night and canceled another hotel as I liked it so much! Room without a window was great for total darkness and a good night’s sleep. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good shower. Comfy bed. Very good transport links.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff. My room was small but comfortable, with all the facilities I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myca

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and quiet! A great place to spend a few days, really enjoyed the air con during the heatwave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriella

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gurjit

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitish Brunth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well appointed, staff well trained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay, staff was friendly and helpful, room was tidy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025