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Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 Prince of Wales Terrace, London, England, W85PQ

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Imperial College London - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 4 min drive
  • High Street Kensington Station - 8 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bertie's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flat Iron - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zaika - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Min Jiang - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

Victorian hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out. Free self-serve breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy offers 40 accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sonder | Kensington Gardens
Sonder at Kensington Gardens
Sonder Kensington Gardens Hotel
Sonder Kensington Gardens London
Sonder at Kensington Prince of Wales
Sonder Kensington Gardens Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is steps from Kensington Gardens and Kensington High Street. Kensington Palace and Imperial College London are also within 10 minutes. High Street Kensington Station is 8 minutes by foot and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 11 minutes.

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Kensington Gardens Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 204 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Lovely hotel in a beautiful area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Surprisingly good property for the price, especially for the areas it’s in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful area and a really lovely room/interior
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10

Our room was located basement. If I knew subject room is in basement, I would never book it. Deceptive description! Room was so small and dark. It feels like a cheap motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very pleasant stay, a great location, handy for tube stations and many great places to eat and drink. Walkable if you enjoy romping about London! Right on the door step and the park which is also pretty! Rom had adequate space and facilities for a short stay,
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

It was amazing staying at Sonder. The room was very clean. Even though my room was on the basement level, it was surprisingly well-ventilated and felt quite comfortable. The location was perfect—being close to Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park made morning walks delightful. The breakfast was excellent, and I also loved how convenient it was to have a bustling area nearby. I would definitely love to stay here again on my next visit to London!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

A small cheap hotel located close to what we needed but you get what you pay for. A tiny room, a lift that does not inspire confidence and little support from the few staff that are around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

I am from the US so I based my decision to stay here on the pictures and description of the hotel and room, which are described exactly as is in person. My room was so cute and cozy! It was warm with a nice heater and an option to crack open my window, put the ceiling fan on and enjoy the nice chill of London weather! The staff were super friendly and offered help learning the Underground travel system. I strongly recommend a stay at Sonder!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The hotel is in a quiet area about 15 min walk from the tube. The room was clean and comfortable. I stayed in a single room and it was perfect for my needs. Staff were helpful when I needed their help. Breakfast had a nice choice of friut, breads & pastries, meat & cheese. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

unable to check in via the app. Received instant reply to email from customer services. Was able to checkin on site easily. Large lockers are available so bags can be dropped before checkin. The room was warm, cosy and plenty of room (we were in a basement with good natural light).most of all we felt safe. Good choice of bars and restaurants within a 2 minute walk. Perfect location for Albert hall and Kensington gardens. Tucked away off the main road in a desirable residential area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

very easy to check in and check out!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

The location is amazing, an easy walk to so many iconic London sites. The hands off approach, with service available as needed, really works well for me. And the complimentary continental breakfast and all day pastries and premium coffee was a real treat. The rooms are not large, but they’re comfortable and have everything you need. And did I mention location?
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

The building is beautiful, we had a good time there. Rooms were very clean. The breakfast is missing some variety, for me, there were too many sweets. But over all I can recommend staying there, it is very close to Kensington Gardens and has many options for public transport nearby.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

Clean comfortable well equipped room helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10

Convenient location, room basic but clean. Good continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Breakfast is nice, but I would suggest more protein in the breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10

Perfect location near Hyde Park. The staff and breakfast each morning were wonderful! The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Excellent location, very close to Kensington High Street. Spacious room, very comfortable. Good breakfast, and surprisingly quiet given how close to Kensington it is.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Great location, beautiful hotel and great staffs. I will the hotel is air conditioning equipped!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

An enjoyable stay. The reception staff were really helpful and rooms had everything we needed. Nice area, with Kensington park on your doorstep. We would certainly look to stay here again. Great value for money in London.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Sonder is a beautiful place to stay. The staff is so pleasant and helpful. In particular Roger was wonderful to talk with about places to visit while in town. Breakfast was fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Excellent location. Really clean, modern, light filled and airy room. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

The rooms and bathrooms were a bit dated and musty. The shower was so small that it was a challenge to shower without getting water everywhere. Everything else was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024