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Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Kensington High Street

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Daily continental breakfast (GBP 12.95 per person)
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
The Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel sits in the heart of the city near Kensington High Street. Guests appreciate the warm welcome, free in-room WiFi, convenient elevator access, and the security of a 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows (Small Room)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows (Small Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows (Small Room)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Small Room)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Small Room) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Small Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Eco-friendly toiletries
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room With Single Bed, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room With Double Bed And Single Bed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, No Windows (Small Room)

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 Double Bed, Non-Smoking, Small Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room with Double Bed-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hammersmith and Fulham, a neighborhood in London, Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel is near a metro station. Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Natural History Museum and London Eye. Check out an event or a game at Stamford Bridge Stadium, and consider making time for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Matheson Road,25-27, London, England, W14 8SN

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hyde Park - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • West Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 8 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Executive Lounge Hilton - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Famous Three Kings - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cacciari's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mohsen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel

Hotel located near Kensington High Street with rooms renovated in 2024
Near Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre, Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises and an elevator
Room features
All 52 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels

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

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated guestrooms - October 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person

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 debit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Hotel Kensington West
Kensington West Hotel
Kensington West Hotel London, England
Kensington West London
Kensington West Hotel London
Kensington West London
Kensington West
Best Kensington Olympia
Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel Hotel
Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel London
Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel?

Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel located?

Located in Hammersmith and Fulham, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and Kensington High Street. Westfield London Shopping Centre and Natural History Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). West Kensington Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Barons Court Underground Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western Kensington Olympia Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 129 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, close to tube stations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed an amazing stay , the friendly, warm welcome , the helpful staff , the property and facilities, the location , the transport links all ensured we had the best visit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dulana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and friendly staff
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful and friendly, tried to make you feel at home which was nice. Also spotless, bright and airy. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and fresh. Great price for central London
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and reliable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

SHOICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice Service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The single room I stayed in was very nice and clean,
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay, staff was friendly and helpful, room was tidy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really kind and accommodating staff; very good value with clean and comfortable room, more spacious and updated than you might otherwise get for an efficiency unit in London.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and quiet! A great place to spend a few days, really enjoyed the air con during the heatwave!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Typically small London rooms but very clean and well equipped. Beds comfortable. Everything looked pretty new and well maintained. Good shower. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff. My room was small but comfortable, with all the facilities I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, very helpful staff. Front desk was amazing. Rooms small but always clean. There is A/C!!! A/C worked well and was a lifesaver!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

The staff was very helpful and friendly. The rooms were very clean. Safe and convenient location. Would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Amenities
All great, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in quiet area near an underground station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Fantastic hotel! Really conveniently located for The Lost Estate and close to plenty of bars/restaurants and public transport. Staff were very friendly and our room, though compact, was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Amenities
I really liked this hotel and would definitely go back. In fact I booked an extra night and canceled another hotel as I liked it so much! Room without a window was great for total darkness and a good night’s sleep. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good shower. Comfy bed. Very good transport links.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice helpful staff 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Very close to train station. Great and helpful staff. Highly recommend place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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