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Gainsborough Hotel

4.0 star property
Inn with a bar, steps from Natural History Museum

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The Gainsborough Hotel offers a practical home base with amenities to make exploring London easier. Guests can catch up on news with free newspapers, connect via in-room WiFi, and use convenient dry cleaning and laundry services during their stay.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7-11 Queensberry Place, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 2DL

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Imperial College London - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 4 min drive
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Natural History Museum Member's Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Drawing Room - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mama Pho - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gainsborough Hotel

Upscale inn near Natural History Museum
Close to Imperial College London and Royal Albert Hall, Gainsborough Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Lobby

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

Property is also known as

Gainsborough Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough London
Hotel Gainsborough
The Gainsborough Hotel London, England
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Gainsborough Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Gainsborough Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this inn is steps from Cromwell Road and Natural History Museum. Imperial College London and Kensington High Street are also within 15 minutes. South Kensington Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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