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Kensington Gardens Hotel

2.5 star property
Victorian hotel in London

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Kensington Gardens Hotel, steps from Hyde Park, offers modern comfort with practical amenities. Guests enjoy reliable in-room WiFi and convenient dry cleaning services. Helpful staff provide concierge assistance and luggage storage, ensuring a hassle-free experience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
9, Kensington Gardens Square, London, England, W2 4BH

What's nearby

  • Westbourne Grove - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Queensway - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Portobello Road Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Bayswater Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prince Alfred - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bayswater Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gold Mine - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bella Italia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Phoenix Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kensington Gardens Hotel

Hotel near Hyde Park
Located close to Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus, Kensington Gardens Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kensington Gardens Hotel offer comforts such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1854
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Phoenix Hotel, 1-8 Kensington Garden Square]
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington Gardens Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Kensington Gardens Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Kensington Gardens Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 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). Bayswater Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Queensway Underground Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Kensington Gardens Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 899 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 899 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 899 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 899 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 899 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and in a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy and staff were pleasant, room was great and very clean definitely would stay here again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, good location, decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Clean and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Girish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, close to Bayswater underground stop
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but perfect. Staff was amazing (at adjoining hotel). Area around was charming
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect location in the city in a wonderful neighborhood. Affordable in comparison to other locations in the city, and perfect for a solo traveler. Lots of options for food nearby, however may be a bit warmer in non-colder weather. I had a great stay, and would stay here again if I could!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quiet stay in a nice neighborhood right by the beautiful Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Great walkability to many fantastic places. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff. Check in is at another hotel two doors down which was difficult with luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, for walking, dining, and transportation. My only criticism, was the beds were hard as rock. Note there were no lifts in this particular hotel. Lots of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Layth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you're on a budget. No elevator and we received a lower floor room so it was difficult to take down and bring up the suitcases
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very helpful staff Room was clean - but no shampoo and shower gel. There was some hair conditioner. But my reason for 4 star
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No elevator, near the road its too loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay ! Id recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet, on a beautiful street opposite a small park/garden. M&S just a couple of blocks away. Good basic small hotel. Nothing fancy, but also nothing disturbing like many comparably priced hotels. Excellent value for the money. No lift. My single room was VERY small, and they were helpful in offering a larger one, but I decided to stay to be opposite the garden. Kind helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

IMANE

I give 2 stars because the hotel offers fresh water and near the paddington station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

sabine M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a quiet Neighborhood. Its a five minutes walking distance from restaurants, shops and the train station. The only downfall is our room was on the fifth floor (76 stairs to climb) and there is no elevator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

The property was very clean and tidy, the breakfast was delicious and all the staff were very helpful. Plus the area was fantastic, easy access to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nav

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Since it was a hotel, I wish someone brought my luggage down for me when I checked out. A bit confusing to check in a different place than you’re staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access to public transport friendly vibrant area with very good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

This was our second stay this year. During our 1st stay the weather was cold. This time it was hot! This time our room had a fan in it. We were so thankful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small, but well appointed and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andzhela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Room as described. The shower was very slippery and the shower head has to be held in your hand when showering, so may not be suitable for all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff is expected
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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