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The Kensington Hideaway

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington High Street

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Just steps from Kensington High Street, Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel offers a stylish retreat with continental breakfast, a cozy bar, in-room WiFi, and proximity to Kensington Palace and Olympia Conference Centre. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Bedroom | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible Single Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Accessible Double Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
225 Kensington High Street, London, London, England, W8 6SA

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Holland Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Design Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cromwell Road - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 14 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Le Monde - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Design Museum Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hideaway

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Kensington High Street
Close to Kensington Palace and Imperial College London, The Kensington Hideaway provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, local meal delivery service, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator
Room features
All 59 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Heated floors, electric kettles, 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
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 44 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • Renovated entire property - November 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 7 2023 to September 1 2023 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, 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 50 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 44 per day (328 ft away)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Best Western Seraphine Kensington Olympia
Best Western Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel
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Kensington Seraphine Hotel
BEST WESTERN Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London, England
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Seraphine Olympia Hotel
Seraphine Kensington Olympia
Seraphine Olympia
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Seraphine Kensington Olympia
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

The Kensington Hideaway doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hideaway?

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

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hideaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kensington Hideaway located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. Hyde Park and Kensington Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). High Street Kensington Station is only a 4-minute walk and Earl's Court Station is 13 minutes.

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