Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Interior
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SY
  • Hyde Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(171 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Club Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Club Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

Club Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

London

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington puts you in the centre of London, 1.7 km (1 mi) from Hyde Park and 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Buckingham Palace. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, The Brasserie, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel include Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 20 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacuzzi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Kensington - ‬5 min walk
  • Knoops

About this property

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the eco-certified Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 833 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington offers 833 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Cantonese), English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (GBP 29 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bugis Street
  • Cafexpress
  • The Brasserie

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night.

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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.50 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: GBP 29 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington?

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington?

As of 27 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington on 31 Aug 2025 start from AU$179.27, 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 parking available at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington?

Yep, Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for GBP 29 per night.

Is Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is a hit with families.

Does Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington serve breakfast?

Yep, guests speak well of the full breakfast here! Available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington?

No, Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington?

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

Are pets allowed at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington?

No, pets are not allowed.

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1127 out of 3309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1056 out of 3309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 596 out of 3309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 298 out of 3309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 232 out of 3309 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean comfortable and nice and quiet family room. Happy to stay here again on our next trip to London.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was fully equiped for a short stay. I appreciate a kettle with tea and coffee provided and a fridge. The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. I could also iron my dress for the show , wonderful. A great hotel would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly and helpful staff, but breakfast was disappointing. We were pointed to another room for breakfast where food was bought in for the buffet, it was luke warm at best. Such a shame that this let our stay down
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goid quality accommodation at a realistic price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing time spent

Amazing view from the room nice and clean and the air conditioner was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Good value for money

Very comfortable stay. Friendly and helpful staff. Easy access to Kensington High Street tube station. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Giovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shona

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Copthorne Tara

A very good overall experience friendly approachable staff had a great stay at the Tara
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were looking for a Kensington hotel to visit friends, we have stayed in several Calthorpes in the UK, they have always been excellent so that's why we chose Calthorpe Kensington.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Family weekend.

The staff were helpful and the lobby was well presented but our room was extremely outdated. The shower flooded the bathroom floor everytime we used it. Some plug sockets were broken. There was a few small holes in the wall. The bed was comfy though. Our daughter’s travel cot was plumped up with towels and fleece blanket for a mattress which is not very sleep safe and can cause suffocation so took those out. The storage space was limited. It was clean enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Navpreet

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

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Travelled with family

Not very impressed!

Have stayed in better 2 star hotels! The rooms were clean but un loved. Just very average. Nothing that makes us want to rush back to. The decoration of the building is in need of a general overall. Once you start to look around its not very aesthetically pleasing and there's lots of repairs waiting for attention from ripped wallpaper to broken panels. Our room had only single glazing resulting in a very nasty draft. The decor here too left a lot to be desired - would love to know who they employed to put up the wall paper - obviously not a professional decorator. Gave us something to laugh about. Not so funny in the middle of the night was the loud continuous irritating noise that came from the pipes when we flushed the toilet. While there were people sitting in the main bar on Saturday evening the bar staff started to shut down and stop serving at 10.30pm? This seems very early for a central London 4 star hotel? No one asked us when we took our key card to the desk to check out if we had enjoyed our stay? Got the impression they either didn't care or were too scared to ask? We left feeling thoroughly disappointed and very under whelmed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly was a good stay but was disappointed to get a text message from you at 7am asking us what time we would be checking out ! This not only woke us up but also made us feel that we needed to start organising ourselves to leave ! When we were told it was up to a 12 o’clock check out! This then shortened our stay in London and we left by nine am and got an earlier train home!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a lovely location. Good value given location. I paid for a room upgrade which was meant to provide a superior room with a view. I had a view of the rail road, which was a bit noisy from early hours
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing

Although checked in on line night before and confirmed with a phone call, at the check in desk they only 1 room booked for us. Although we showed them the booking evidence it took an hour for their reservation department to agree to give us another room. Although the receptionist was polite her management team gave her no helo and no authority to give us a room.very frustrating and disappointing. After arriving in good time to get ready for an evening out we were left rushed with just 20 minutes to get ready
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Neville

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor members club and new registration process burdens the traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2025