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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

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

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Interior
Terrace/patio
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, near Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace, combines eco-friendly practices with modern amenities. Guests can start their day with breakfast at one of two on-site restaurants or keep up their fitness routine at the gym.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(176 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Club Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Club Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(57 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Club Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Club Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Accessible Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Lobby

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Club Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SY

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hyde Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Akira - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Hyde Park
Located close to Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus, Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and British cuisine. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A porter/bellhop, ATM/banking services, and a TV in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, a reception hall, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 833 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, children's books, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self 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 center
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Is Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington?

Self parking is available for GBP 29 per night.

What time is check-in at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for GBP 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington located?

Located in London City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Hyde Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. Trafalgar Square and Big Ben are also within 6 mi (10 km). High Street Kensington Station is only a 4-minute walk and Earl's Court Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1131 out of 3292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1047 out of 3292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 588 out of 3292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 296 out of 3292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 230 out of 3292 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location m, fair price, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, easy place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds, clean, good size rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great stay. Lovely location. Facilities are great. Staff were wonderful in the bar and restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A very dated hotel but for the price in central London, you can’t knock it. Bed and room were comfortable so we were very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Amenities
Great ambience and coffee shop
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff went above and beyond!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception staff and overall a comfortable stay. Good location away from the busy hight street, hotel in a quiet location but walking distant to the shops and transport links .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities
Great location for everything in London, will definitely return in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Vera neide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Copthorne Tara Hotel, has such a welcoming group of people working in to help the guests in general. The facility is somewhat updated but the atmosphere isn’t bad at all. I will certainly book again. I felt safe and relaxed.
The front yard of copthorne Tara hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, hotel is nostalgic and has lots of character. Service is good. This was our third time and we will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big comfy bed, close to Kensington High street and tube
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in South Kensington. I always return to the Tara Copthorne High Street Kensington. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel at an east to reach location with very helpful staff. This all translated to well priced breakfast so would certainly go again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Amenities
Fair price. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly good value for the money
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

alan christophers patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here before as its location to the tube line is excellent. Our room was spacious and clean but a little dated , unfortunately the railway line was close to our room so we heard a lot of trains all through the night. Breakfast was offered at 10 which we would have had if we had more time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Helpful staff Good room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in London and I’ve stayed at many places in London. The staff was very courteous and helpful. I had a small problem with the air conditioner in my room but they rectified it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel desperately needs a face-lift. Hope a remodel is in it's future plans to bring it up to par with almost everything else in the Kensington area. Location is perfect though
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked 2 rooms for our group and we requested them beside each other which was honoured and much appreciated. The hotel is perfectly located in a quiet area very close the public transport links. Ideal for easy access for day sight seeing. Rooms were a decent size and very clean. Staff were very helpful and pleasant. Breakfast had many options. We didnt eat lunch or dinner as we were out most of the day. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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