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Gainsborough Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Natural History Museum

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Reception
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Located below ground level
Laptop workspace
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, No Windows | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, No Windows

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Located below ground level
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Imperial College London - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 4 min drive
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Natural History Museum Member's Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shoty - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Khan's of Kensington - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gainsborough Hotel

Hotel near Natural History Museum
Close to Royal Albert Hall and Kensington High Street, Gainsborough Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 54 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English, French

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

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Gainsborough Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gainsborough Hotel?

Gainsborough Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Gainsborough Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps from Cromwell Road and Natural History Museum. Victoria and Albert Museum and Imperial College London are also within 10 minutes. South Kensington Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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Gainsborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1028 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Amenities
Great location near major museums in quaint/historic South Kensington with lots of good food options.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room. Friendly staff and had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for Hyde Park in the sun and getting to anywhere in London easily
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I particularly liked the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Amenities
It was convenient & close to museums, 3 stops from central London. Lovely ambience close by to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celina

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay, clean confortable triple room. Excellent breakfast. Excellent location to tube,bus, food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was once the home of the Florida State University London program, so a nostalgic place for me to stay as I spent two semesters there. But at a reasonable rate, and so centrally located, a great spot for anyone wanting to stay in London.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay, so convenient to the Royal Albert Hall, such a safe area with all of London at your fingertips.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our four night stay at the Gainsborough. We stayed in a budget room down the stairs and it was very comfortable. Lovely large shower and decent sized bedroom. The area is lovely. A quick walk to the Natural history museum and plenty of restaurants to choose from. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Close to museums and gardens. Had trouble getting luggage up front stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Gainsborough Hotel! The staff was friendly and welcoming. The breakfast buffet was delicious. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The location was perfect, just a short walk or underground ride from every where we wanted to visit. With the numerous restaurants, pubs, shops and museums close by the location could not be better!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun Hei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Great location. Looks a lot better from the outside than the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Good location. Friendly people. Great continental breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Gainsborough is located in a very nice, clean, upscale area, and is a very short walk to the South Kensington Underground station. The staff is courteous and accommodating property is very clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ching

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for short trips or if you are in need of somewhere to crash at night. This is not a luxury experience, but it offers all the basic essentials, which is perfect for my work trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, really nice room with small balcony, briliant location for Natural History Museum, V A etc and Royal Albert Hall, plus South Ken. Would recommend. Staff REALLY nice thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious rooms, excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sudhir

The location was good, the room was decent but the shower area was extremely small. Literally cannot move once inside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable, safe, clean, comfortable bed. Didn't like the shower doors, water got through onto the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building, great location - quiet, safe but very convenient for transport, loads of eateries and museums/ places of interest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money in a very desirable part of town, kind staff, and very practical rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025