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Kensington Gardens Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel in London

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Exterior
Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
View from room
Lobby
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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9, Kensington Gardens Square, London, England, W2 4BH
  • Place, Queensway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

London

Kensington Gardens Hotel puts you in the centre of London, 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Hyde Park and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Buckingham Palace. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage, a front desk safe and a banquet hall. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this London City Centre hotel include Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.

What's nearby

  • Westbourne Grove - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Queensway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portobello Road Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Bayswater Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prince Alfred - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bayswater Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gold Mine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kensington Gardens Hotel

Victorian hotel in London
As a guest of Kensington Gardens Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1854
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Kensington Gardens Hotel offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1854
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Phoenix Hotel, 1-8 Kensington Garden Square]
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Kensington Gardens Hotel.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kensington Gardens Hotel on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$150.35, 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 Kensington Gardens Hotel?

No, Kensington Gardens Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Kensington Gardens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 920 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 358 out of 920 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 920 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 920 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 920 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Maxwell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet, on a beautiful street opposite a small park/garden. M&S just a couple of blocks away. Good basic small hotel. Nothing fancy, but also nothing disturbing like many comparably priced hotels. Excellent value for the money. No lift. My single room was VERY small, and they were helpful in offering a larger one, but I decided to stay to be opposite the garden. Kind helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet, central location. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location in walking distance to tube station during tube strike
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay ! Id recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nav

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Since it was a hotel, I wish someone brought my luggage down for me when I checked out. A bit confusing to check in a different place than you’re staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just marking down as there are no fridges in the rooms, at least not in the room I was in, so unable to keep a cold drink. Besides that everything is/was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Room as described. The shower was very slippery and the shower head has to be held in your hand when showering, so may not be suitable for all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kurt

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

robbie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
This was our second stay this year. During our 1st stay the weather was cold. This time it was hot! This time our room had a fan in it. We were so thankful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Hot and loud

Don't go there during a heat wave, it's about 10C hotter in the rooms than outside. Also don't forget your earplugs because you will hear doors slamming until late at night and early in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I knew there wasn’t an elevator. I didn’t know there were 4 floors. 80 steps up winding stair cases with luggage isn’t really a great option. My 73 year old mother needed assistance but there wasn’t any. The two young girls at the desk didn’t offer. Plus in order to check in for the Kensington Hotel you have to go three doors down to a different hotel. She could barely get her luggage up the front steps of the check in. Still no help was offered. I ended up hauling her bag up the flights of stairs to our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sabine M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a quiet Neighborhood. Its a five minutes walking distance from restaurants, shops and the train station. The only downfall is our room was on the fifth floor (76 stairs to climb) and there is no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff is expected
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Madeline

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No air conditioning and they put us on the top floor with 90 pounds of luggage. Horrible time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very hot
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025