Best Hotels in Kensington, London

Established in 1892, The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione is a charming boutique hotel located in the heart of South Kensington, offering 50 lavishly-appointed bedrooms packed with history. Free WiFi is available. All the rooms at The Gore are individually furnished with hand-picked pieces, period pictures and ornate feature beds, as well as offering Wi-Fi access and flat-screen TVs. Bed linen, dressing gowns and towels come from Italian luxury linens specialist Frette. Many of the rooms are marked by vivid colors, ornate gilded mirrors, oak-carved four-poster beds, and other individual pieces of antique furniture. The Gore's on-site restaurant delivers classic British cuisine. The Bar 190 is best known as the location for the launch and photoshoot for The Rolling Stones’ 1968 album Beggars Banquet and offers an extensive range of spirits, with notably large collections of whiskeys and rums. Just a short walk from Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Harrods and the chic designer boutiques of Knightsbridge. The shopping, theaters, sightseeing and nightlife of the West End are just 10 minutes away by bus or Tube.

- "We will be staying at the Gore again." - "Fantastic stay for Royal Opera House for rock concert" - "Lovely hotel stay" - "Great place to stay" - "It was a great place to stay." - "Comfortable and cheery, a very elegant hotel with a very calm and knowledgeable staff." - "Thoughtful touches leave a lasting impression." - "Amazing" - "A truly memorable stay" - "Traditional Gem of a hotel with great bar and restaurant within walking distance of the Albert hall"

Centrally located in London's South Kensington district, The Rockwell offers cutting-edge design, free WiFi, and modern English cuisine in the stylish garden restaurant. This sophisticated boutique hotel is a 5-minute stroll from Earl's Court Tube Station. Individually designed with a contemporary style, each air-conditioned room features a floor-to-ceiling Victorian window, a flat-screen TV with BT sports channels, bespoke oak furniture, and a mini bar. The private bathrooms have bathrobes and White Company toiletries. With French windows overlooking the landscaped garden, the intimate Rockwell Dining Room offers a modern take on traditional British dishes. An extensive wine list is also available. During the warmer months, guests can dine in the south-facing walled garden which features oversize plant pots. Many public areas of the building retain original features, including wrought-iron banisters and Victorian mosaic flooring. Ideal for exploring London, the luxurious Rockwell is a 10-minute walk from Cromwell Road's popular museums, such as the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum. Harrods department store is a 15-minute walk away. There is a bus stop outside the property, being serviced by the 74 bus.

- "It was awesome, I’ll definitely return one day!" - "Amazing stay" - "Excellent location, good value and a comfy stay." - "Great find in a great location for a great price." - "Rockwell is a friendly, cosy, superbly located and safe place for women solo travellers." - "Good hotel!" - "A nice hotel with pleasant helpful staff in a good location" - "Great price for location" - "Ok place to stay in West London, be careful of the very small single rooms however"

Sydney House Chelsea is a Grade II listed Georgian building, located between Fulham Road and King's Road. A 3-minute walk from South Kensington Underground Station, it offers an AA-awarded breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Each bright room features a flat-screen TV. Each also has a stylish bathroom, with either a bath tub or a shower. L'Occitane toiletries are provided. A 24-hour room service menu is available. Local attractions include Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, which can be reached in around 20 minutes’ walk. Harrods and Harvey Nichols can also be reached in 20 minutes on foot.

- "A small hotel, but complete with lobby, reception and friendly, helpful staff in a perfect location." - "Excellent service . Comfortable and very well swiped rooms." - "Great staff, if you have great staff then everything after that just seems to work." - "Enjoyable" - "Customer service was outstanding Haneen went above and beyond." - "Perfectly located friendly well appointed stay in a chelsea" - "Delightful, friendly hotel in the heart of South Kensington"

The luxurious Kensington Hotel is located in the heart of South Kensington and within a 20-minute stroll of Harrods, Harvey Nichols and The Royal Albert Hall. The Natural History Museum and The V&A are just 5 minutes on foot. A state-of-the-art fitness room is provided for exclusive use of the hotel’s guests. Free WiFi, luxury bed linen and a large flat-screen TV are included in each room at The Kensington Hotel, as well as an private bathroom. The Town House Bar & Restaurant has a magnificent lounge area with period drawing rooms. Its setting offers a blend of traditional and contemporary features, and is an ideal location for for afternoon tea, lunch or evening dinners. South Kensington tube station is only 1476 feet away and offers direct access to the heart of the West End & Heathrow Airport.

- "Great!" - "Always enjoy" - "Great property in a central location staffed by great a team" - "Elegant, comfortable, friendly, and convenient." - "It was perfect and we will definitely be back !" - "Highly recommended" - "Hotel was cosy, staff were lovely and had the most perfect time away!" - "Amazing experience in quite a beautiful hotel in an great area, close to train stations, restaurants and shops." - "Excellent and would definitely come back"

Featuring ultra-chic interiors and private grounds, Number Sixteen offers glamorous accommodations in cosmopolitan South Kensington. The Victorian property provides 24-hour room service, minibars and iPod docking stations in the rooms. Each individually styled room reflects the contemporary design of the hotel, with luxurious fabrics and furnishings and hints of bold color. All rooms at Number Sixteen are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have French windows leading onto a small balcony. Afternoon tea is served all day at the hotel, and can be enjoyed on the grounds, conservatory, drawing room or library. Guests have a number of public rooms within the hotel in which to relax after a day outside in bustling London. South Kensington Underground Station is a 3 minute walk away, and is surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. On the Picadilly, Circle and District lines, the hotel is close to Underground services to many parts of the city.

- "Loved it will return" - "Friendly and caring staff. The hotel is stunningly beautiful" - "always great to stay w this company" - "Always love to stay in number sixteen" - "Favourite hotel to stay in London. Stylish, comfortable, quiet luxury in the best location." - "Excellent" - "Beautiful hotel with lovely rooms and quiet location" - "An Oasis of charm in South Kensington" - "Brillant, cosy and happy !" - "Have stayed here a few times before, and the service is always excellent - keep it up!"

Set in the heart of South Kensington, just by South Kensington Tube Station, The Pelham is a luxury townhouse hotel offering boutique stylish accommodations with a restaurant, a bar and a fitness center. There is free WiFi available throughout. Each room is individually decorated and comes with a mix of antique and modern furniture, air-conditioning and a flat-screen TV. They also have a bathroom with hairdryer, free toiletries, bathrobe, slippers and bathtub. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at La Trattoria by Alfredo Russo, Michelin starred chef. The Italian cuisine features freshly sourced produce and a selection of organic wines and champagnes. The hotel also features a wood paneled drawing room and library where guests can enjoy afternoon tea. Local attractions include the Royal Albert Hall, the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, within 10 minutes’ walking distance. Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are less than one mile away and Notting Hill is 2.2 miles away.

- "Brilliant hotel, phenomenal staff, beautiful rooms, amazing stay highly recommend" - "Excellent hotel we would happily return to" - "IWe were mostly satisfied with our stay" - "Great hotel with friendly and welcoming staff in a very appealing central London location! We will be back." - "Wonderful stay at the Pelham Hotel" - "A very special stay with my 87 year old mother to celebrate my 60th with a trip to the ballet gifted us by our children."

Ideally located between central London's Knightsbridge and Kensington districts, the boutique 5-star Milestone Hotel Kensington features a resistance pool, a fitness center, and a luxurious spa. Overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, this intimate hotel is just 10 minutes' walk from leafy Hyde Park and the Royal Albert Hall. Individually designed, each air-conditioned room offers a romantic elegance, a 24-hour front desk, and modern technology. With antique furnishings, fresh flowers, and fine fabrics, the luxurious rooms include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, a work desk, seating area, and a mini-bar. With free toiletries, the private bathroom has a hairdryer. The daily room service includes a complimentary treat, such as sweets, homemade cookies, seasonal fruits, or candles. Guests at the unique Milestone Hotel Kensington can enjoy a range of traditional food in the onsite Cheneston's Restaurant. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced and organic produce wherever possible and the chefs encourage individual requests. The intimate Stables Bar offers a range of over 400 vintage wines. Guests can also sip cocktails in the chic conservatory or take tea by the fire in the lounge. Dating back to the 19th century, the Milestone Hotel Kensington is ideally located for designer shopping, sightseeing, and enjoying London's superb range of entertainment. The Victoria and Albert Museum is just 1 mile away and the world-famous Harrods Department Store is within an 8-minute walk.

- "Amazing Hotel" - "Masters of creating experience that you can describe with just one word “perfect”. You can see and feel that every littl" - "Great stay for our first time opin London!" - "Great hotel in Kensington" - "Great hotel and location" - "Perfect." - "Wonderful stay - would definitely come again" - "Best experience thus far in london we will be back" - "Great stay in London with luxurious hotel!" - "British Charm and American - style friendliness in a beautiful townhouse style hotel combined to make this a truly 5 st"

With its own Mediterranean restaurant and just a minute’s walk from South Kensington Underground Station, The Ampersand is a cosmopolitan hotel set in a large Victorian building. The hotel also has a gym and games room. The pillared foyer has a grand staircase lit by an elegant cascading chandelier. The downstairs bar area gives a sophisticated urban feel with its exposed brick arches, and a Science Afternoon Tea menu is available in the hotel’s drawing rooms. Bedrooms at The Ampersand are individually decorated with bold contemporary wallpaper designs and original Victorian features. Each room has a mini-bar, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an private bathroom. As well as the hotel’s well-equipped gym, guests will have access to information regarding horse riding, private trainers and running routes. Within 2 minutes’ walk of the Natural History Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum, Harrods and Hyde Park are just 15 minutes away by foot.

- "Amazing stay in south ken!" - "Perfect stay, wonderful staff, superb location" - "Total indulgence with an incredible team at the helm" - "An amazing hotel .. perfectly situated and always exceeds all our expectations." - "Seamless, such a pleasure to stay in a beautiful hotel with warm kind and friendly staff" - "Would certainly return!" - "Gorgeous hotel, great friendly staff in a lovely central location" - "What a great stay! Excellent in every way."

The luxury boutique Exhibitionist Hotel is set opposite the Natural History Museum, in the heart of South Kensington. Close by are the V&A Museum, the Science Museum, The Albert Hall, and the upmarket shopping of Knightsbridge, Sloane Street, Harvey Nichols and Harrods. The property is set in beautifully restored, 18th-century townhouses which combine original design and contemporary finishes including bespoke furnishings. The hotel features 8 galleries with frequently changing pieces of work displayed. All rooms have a walk-in shower as well as a bath tub and Anyah toiletries. The Spa Suite features its own private indoor hot tub, while the penthouse has a terrace with an outside TV. Staff are happy to help with your stay in London. A few minutes' walk will lead you to the area's famous museums, or South Kensington Underground Station. There are plenty of shops, restaurant and bars that you can reach on foot. Hyde Park is a 15-minute walk away. Our breakfast is Continental Breakfast. We serve both hot and cold continental items

- "Our stay was so relaxed and just what we wanted." - "Simply perfect" - "Cannot wait to go back , highly recommend" - "Great location and comfortable - lovely choices for breakfast" - "Fantastic stay" - "Perfect location" - "Great location and stylish hotel" - "Great place" - "Nice location but overpriced room"

54 Queen’s Gate is set in the heart of South Kensington in London, just a 7-minute walk from the borders of Hyde Park. A Grade-II Edwardian townhouse featuring 24 bedrooms, a vibrant bar and private terrace, the property has benefited from a substantial refurbishment in 2018. Guest rooms have been inspired by a range of famous Londoners. The hotel’s dining options have been expanded significantly. Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, The Natural History and the V&A Museums are all just a short walk away. The property is located alongside an array of cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as designer shopping in Knightsbridge and the world-famous Harrods. South Kensington Tube Station is just 2297 feet away.

- "Great place to stay in South kensington" - "Wonderful one night stay with my daughter, staff were very accommodating" - "Small, tasteful, comfortable hotel ideally placed for museums, Albert Hall, Kensington Palace etc" - "Perfect two night stay with perfect facilities and staff" - "We had a very relaxing stay. The staff, especially Nick, were warm and welcoming each day. We felt taken care of." - "Lovely hotel in a great location"

Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison provides a garden, as well as accommodations with free Wifi and a kitchen in the center of London. This 5-star apartment offers a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. The accommodation features full-day security and a concierge service for guests. At the apartment complex, all units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Natural History Museum London, South Kensington Tube Station, and Royal Albert Hall. London City Airport is 12 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Everything was perfect." - "Lexham Gardens provided a luxurious oasis after long days of sightseeing." - "Perfect for a short or longer trip to London" - "Excellent - Will stay again." - "Lovely accommodation, comfortable and welcoming inns great location" - "Good"

Conveniently located in London, At Sloane provides air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property has nightclub and a concierge service. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. An à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is served at the property. Popular points of interest near At Sloane include South Kensington Tube Station, Victoria Train Station and Buckingham Palace. London City Airport is 11 miles away.

- "Best Location. Best People. Best Design." - "Incredible stay, highly recommend." - "Cannot wait to return here!" - "Gorgeous hotel, amazing staff! Just brilliant!!" - "Amazing location, incredible design and perfect service. Everything you need to feel good!" - "beautiful stay and I am coming back in a week so that tells you everything!" - "Magical and beyond special , elegant and a exotic sophistication all round x"

A 8-minute walk from South Kensington Tube Station in the center of London, The Other House South Kensington features accommodations with access to wellness packages, fitness room, and steam room. Providing an indoor pool, the property is located within a 8-minute walk of Natural History Museum London. The accommodation provides a sauna, spa facilities, family-friendly restaurant, and free Wifi. The condo hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Every room has a kettle, while selected rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. At the condo hotel, every unit has bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are available. There is a coffee shop, bar, and lounge. Guests at the condo hotel can take part in activities like yoga and get refreshed with a swim in the plunge pool. Popular points of interest near The Other House South Kensington include Royal Albert Hall, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Harrods. London City Airport is 11 miles away.

- "Wonderfully located gem with excellent customer service" - "Luxurious" - "Lovely flat in an amazing neighbourhood" - "Just like the Other House of me" - "A happy. couple" - "Great place to feel at home" - "Wonderful Room, Location and Service, The Other House is A+" - "Beautiful apartment friendly stsff" - "Comfortable convenient hotel with good facilities" - "Beautiful property in every way. Staff, rooms, food & drinks….10 out of 10!"

Baglioni Hotel London is located in the heart of the city and offers 5-star luxury accommodations overlooking Hyde Park and Kensington Palace. The unique location is the perfect setting for an unforgettable Italian experience in the capital. Brunello Bar and Restaurant has the finest ingredients freshly delivered from Italy where our guests can savor the true flavors of the region. Our unique concept combines traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist. La Terrazza is the perfect outdoor location for your Aperitivo with extraordinary views of Kensington Gardens. Guests can unwind their mind and body with a highly personalized and caring experience at the Baglioni SPA and Gym. Exclusive experiences are provided to our guests, from horse riding in Hyde Park to private tours of Kensington Palace and much more. The central location makes Baglioni Hotel London the perfect accommodations solution for every traveler. Within a 10-minute walk from the hotel, you will find Kensington Palace, The Royal Albert Hall, Victoria and Albert Museum, Design Museum and Harrods.