In the heart of London, Gainsborough Hotel offers a charming retreat with free in-room WiFi. Explore nearby museums like the Natural History Museum or take advantage of concierge services to plan your day.
Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 4 min drive
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 4 min drive
West Brompton Station - 21 min walk
South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 7 min walk
Earl's Court Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Natural History Museum Member's Room - 2 min walk
Urban Baristas - 1 min walk
Zetland Arms - 3 min walk
Shoty - 3 min walk
Khan's of Kensington - 3 min walk
About this property
Gainsborough Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Also, Kensington High Street and Hyde Park are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 4 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
English, French
At a glance
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Hotel size
54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Gainsborough Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Gainsborough Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Gainsborough Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gainsborough Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Gainsborough Hotel like?
Gainsborough Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from South Kensington Underground Station and 11 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Gainsborough Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast options were a great variety with a good selection of hot and cold choices. (25 reviews)
The property's location offers easy access to a variety of nearby restaurants and dining options. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
Great hotel.
Great hotel, location, staff very helpful, no complaints.
Anna
Anna, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Great stay
Very welcoming and helpful staff, room was nice and clean. Facilities and location was great. service in the adjoining property was fantastic.
LEANNE
LEANNE, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2025
A good location for getting around London
Mary
Mary, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
We had a comfortable stay. The staff was helpful.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2025
Recommended!! 5 star!!
My son loved to stay there for 2 nights. Every crew was so nice and kind to us. I got lots of help from them.
Eun
Eun, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
The hotel is very conveniently located.
Leticia
Leticia, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 10, 2025
A great place to stay!
It was a nice hotel in a lovely area and was near South Kensington tube station and the main museums. The room was fresh and clean, but my shower cubicle was a bit small, but I managed! The breakfast was served in the sister hotel opposite and there were plenty of options to choose from.
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 12, 2025
Great location and basic room
We stayed here for one night. Location is great and staff very friendly. We were however surprised to find our room to be in the basement. Room was clean but very basic and interior dated. Great for a one night stay but probably wouldn’t come back for a longer trip.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 30, 2025
Tiny room good value.
Quick trip. Stayed in tiny room. Elevator was tiny but functional. Staff was friendly and helpful. Good value for the price. Room was fine as I was in town for 1 day.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Handy location clean good size room good value.
Smallest slowest life in the world. Need food and bar optional from over road.
james
james, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Perfect location for visiting the Royal Albert Hal
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, conveniently located to Royal Albert Hall
Room was a little tired, around the door was a bit shabby, looked as thou the air con machine had leaked at some point in the pasta d left damage.
Lovey to have a balcony.
Kam-Yin
Kam-Yin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 27, 2025
Great location, easy to find
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
Hotel was good central to where we needed to beroom was clean we had a room for 3 plent of room bathroom clean tidy nice fluffy towels, the only thing was you could hear traffic but it wouldn't put me off staying again. Staff friendly and helpful
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
I particularly liked the location.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2025
The hotel was nice and in a nice location. Only downside was my room was below ground level with no window at all.
Geoffrey
Geoffrey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2025
Good hotel for S Ken visitors
Room as expected; quite expensive but otherwise good
We had an amazing stay, so convenient to the Royal Albert Hall, such a safe area with all of London at your fingertips.
Lynda
Lynda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
Lovely spacious rooms, excellent value for money
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
This was once the home of the Florida State University London program, so a nostalgic place for me to stay as I spent two semesters there. But at a reasonable rate, and so centrally located, a great spot for anyone wanting to stay in London.
Adrian
Adrian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2025
Good location. Friendly people. Great continental breakfast.
Howard
Howard, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2025
Good value for money
Stay there for 2 nights on
YUNG CHING
YUNG CHING, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2025
Wonderful location
A wonderful location, hotel was clean, reception was lovely!
In general it worth the price
Jamileh
Jamileh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
Excellent value for money in a very desirable part of town, kind staff, and very practical rooms.
Nicolas
Nicolas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
Lovely old building, great location - quiet, safe but very convenient for transport, loads of eateries and museums/ places of interest.