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The Kensington Hideaway

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington High Street

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Reception
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
King Bedroom
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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225 Kensington High Street, London, London, England, W8 6SA
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Bedroom

King Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible Single Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible Double Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

The Kensington Hideaway places you steps from Kensington High Street and within a 15-minute stroll of Kensington Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Kensington Palace and Imperial College London.

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kensington Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Natural History Museum - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 7 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Hyde Park - 7 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 14 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Le Monde - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Design Museum Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hideaway

Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington High Street
The Kensington Hideaway offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Kensington Hideaway also features a front desk safe and local meal delivery service. A complete renovation of The Kensington Hideaway was completed in November 2025.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Kensington Hideaway offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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.

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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
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 44 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Renovated entire property - November 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 7 July 2023 to 1 September 2023 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 20 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 44 per day (328 ft away)

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kensington Hideaway?

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

What makes The Kensington Hideaway a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Kensington Hideaway.

Does The Kensington Hideaway serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kensington Hideaway?

No, The Kensington Hideaway does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kensington Hideaway?

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

Are pets allowed at The Kensington Hideaway?

No, pets are not allowed.