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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Hyde Park

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Terrace/patio
Interior
Lobby
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

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
(78 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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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 Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(61 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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(41 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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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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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 Double 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

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Club Twin 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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Lobby

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(197 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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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.
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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

  • ‪Dishoom Kensington - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jacuzzi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy Kensington Brasserie - ‬5 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, 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 ballroom, luggage storage, and a gift shop
  • A reception hall, wedding services, 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 13.50 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

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 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)

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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 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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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1162 out of 3340 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1066 out of 3340 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 592 out of 3340 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 296 out of 3340 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 224 out of 3340 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Parag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean and artisan hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Breakfast a bit hectic as they struggled to meet demand for plates and hot food, but staff worked hard to keep it going and were very calm and polite
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Amenities
All the staff were extremely friendly and very helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

King

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, comfortable room. Reasonable price for such a central location in London, close to a station. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, clean room, very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great stay! Great price, lovely staff and beautiful area that’s very well connected. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, Kensington area, very very close to all public transportation, lots of eating and shopping, yet quiet in a nice area. Rooms were kind of worn (and small - typical for Europe), but comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice hotel near Kensington Gardens. Staff were lovely (even when they were very busy). Great clean white duvets! I hope to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice staff good location near transportation close to LHR airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Kitti

Convenient, safe location with great transportat links.
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful young lady at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interned was fast, AC worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stev

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, really helpful. Hotel is in good location. Interior is very dated and needing investment as some of the room fixings are damaged, carpet worn, and generally tired. Room was clean and food good. Would stay again if condition of rooms improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent - 4 min. walk to subway or bus, whole food market, M&S food court. Staff were great. The rooms are (stayed there twice this year) a bit worn - but all in all, it's my favourite place to stay in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Maxamuud

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff not friends and hotel is dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rula

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is very close to high street station
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable for the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff enjoyed our stay. Loved the breakfast! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

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