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Ellen Kensington

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Kensington High Street

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Reception
Terrace/patio
Suite (Coronation)
Continental Suite

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0EN
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Compact Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Continental Suite

Continental Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Compact Single

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Classic Deluxe

Classic Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Coronation)

Suite (Coronation)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Crown Suite

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Crown Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, Terrace

Classic Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

London

At Ellen Kensington you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Kensington High Street and Imperial College London. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Natural History Museum and Kensington Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Imperial College London - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Natural History Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 10 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ellen Kensington

Hotel with free breakfast, near Kensington High Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Ellen Kensington.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ellen Kensington offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2024.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

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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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Lift (71 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 150

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 50
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 26 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 70 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per night plus a one-off GBP 50 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 150 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 70 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ellen Kensington family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ellen Kensington is a hit with families.

Does Ellen Kensington serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ellen Kensington?

No, Ellen Kensington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ellen Kensington?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ellen Kensington?

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

Ellen Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arjan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boonleng

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

Beautiful Hotel

Beautiful hotel. Room was clean. Breakfast was amazing! Would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Cesar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TV did not work; I mentioned to staff, and they said it was an IT issue. The room was too hot, and no one checked it. The lift is not working... going to the fourth floor is an adventure. Not good. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

cyrita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

cyrita

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small not good for family but good for couples. Beware that this is new hotel a lot of amenities are not properly installed yet. The bathroom with bathtub has really awkward glass door, can't open and can't get in, once you get in you will find hard time to get out. Overall nice, new, perfect location, quiet, staffs are friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gunilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bra läge

Rummet väldigt litet och dåligt disponerat, han/hon som sov innerst väckte den som sov ytterst när han/hon behövde gå upp. Dusch utan ordentliga väggar medförde att hela golvet blev blött. Saknades speglar och krokar i rummet. Överlag trevlig personal och en utmärkt frukost! Bra läge nära tunnelbana.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist sehr gut mit den Öffentlichenverkehrmitteln zu erreichen und man kommt von da überall hin. Das Hotel ist sehr schön eingerichtet und sauber. Das Frühstück ist ausreichend, könnte aber abwechslungsreicher gestaltet werden.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Todo ok

Todo muy bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KOICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ellen Kensignton is brand new, beautiful and spotless clean. The location is also great and reception staff were nice! There were 2 negative points though: the room was too small (it's ok for 1 person but small for 2). When you book in hotrels.com it doesn't say the size (in sq metres), only that there is a kind bed. The photos in hotels.com platform were photos of obviously bigger rooms (but in the category that I chose to book). The 2nd point is that the FIRE ALARM goes off every time a guest has a very hot shower. This needs to be sorted, because not only it scares people, but also one wants to be able to sleep in on the weekend, right? I stayed in the hotel from Thu evening til Sunday afternoon and it happened 3 times (including at 7am on Friday and 8am on Sunday).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024