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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4.0 star property
An upscale retreat near London's iconic attractions where travelers can savor British cuisine, visit nearby landmarks, and enjoy modern connectivity

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine - Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington (London)
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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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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
(84 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Club Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(69 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Double Room, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(236 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Club Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Near a metro station, Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is in London City Centre, a walkable area in London with great shopping. Notable landmarks in the area include Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try O2 Arena. Don't miss out on a visit to London Eye. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our London travel guide
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Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SY

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street showing heritage architecture and street scenes
    Kensington High Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Holland Park showing a pond and a park
    Holland Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Natural History Museum in London
    Cromwell Road
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington Gardens showing a statue or sculpture, heritage elements and heritage architecture
    Kensington Gardens
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park featuring a garden, a river or creek and watersports
    Hyde Park
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Upscale 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, light fare, 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 front-desk safe, wedding services, and bicycle parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
  • 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.

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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 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 19.80 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Afternoon Tea
  • Bugis Street
  • C-Cafe
  • The Green Stag

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, 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 19.80 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 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 fire extinguisher, 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?

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 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

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1291 out of 3549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1125 out of 3549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 625 out of 3549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 289 out of 3549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 219 out of 3549 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, good hotel facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were very friendly, food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were fantastic. Clean rooms with great refrigerator, beds and shower.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

So Yung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near the station, room is cleaned everyday, managed to check out the gym
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were friendly and helpful, and the facilities were clean and modern. I was extremely satisfied with my stay at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Heinrich

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. The room was clean. We booked a Superior Double, but I thought it very basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, nice size room with all the basic amenities we needed. Nice shower and bath. Beautiful views from the city. Amazing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Tara hotel for 2 days and were really impressed with the space and amenities provided. The cleanliness was great and beds were comfortable. The location was convenient for travelers likes. Overall the stay was pleasant highly recommended 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location, friendly and efficient staff, clean room and many options for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent. Room and staff were good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally it was very good, staff were very polite and helpful. Check-in and out were smooth. Comfy bed, useful that there is a microwave downstairs that guests can use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location check in process easy staff friendly room was spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location let belt staff great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property, very friendly, super nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and the staff were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Front desk staff excellent. Breakfast staff need additional training and support
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value hotel in central London, staff were great and room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and very helpful. Room was a bit cool as the heating didn’t seem to work. Otherwise we were very happy overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Roya

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes our room was clean and the staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was ok too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Heikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, bed was very good and breakfast very versatile.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel reception area was very welcoming and the staff extremely friendly and polite The room was spacious,light and very clean The bed very large and very comfortable Will certainly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025