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The Villa Kensington

3.5 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Natural History Museum

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room | Room amenity
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The Villa Kensington is a haven in the heart of London, near Imperial College and Science Museum. Enjoy amenities like free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance while experiencing exceptional service praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
$137 nightly
The total price is $165
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Triple Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 117 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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10 -11 Ashburn Gardens, London, England, SW7 4DG

What's nearby

  • Imperial College London - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Natural History Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 44 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 57 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive
  • West Brompton Station - 15 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 26 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 27 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 10 min walk
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paul - Gloucester - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stanhope Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Villa Kensington

When you stay at The Villa Kensington, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. Also, Imperial College London and Kensington Gardens are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Gloucester Road Underground Station is 4 minutes and Earl's Court Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • 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
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Local maps

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.5 for children

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Kensington Villa
Villa Hotel Kensington
Villa Kensington
Villa Kensington Hotel
The Villa Kensington London, England
The Villa Kensington Hotel
The Villa Kensington London
The Villa Kensington Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Villa Kensington?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Villa Kensington?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Villa Kensington.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Villa Kensington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around The Villa Kensington like?

The Villa Kensington is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Gloucester Road Underground Station and 13 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street.

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Reviews

The Villa Kensington Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was adequate with a fairly good choice of hot and cold options. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

London

Very nice stay. Everything perfect. Room was comfy. Everything clean and orderly. Staff went above and beyond
Nancy, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay here. We enjoyed the quietness. We would definitely stay here again!
Sara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location!
Ella, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room and service was good. Nice area and felt safe
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location in London

Perfect location for our stay, close to the underground and Hyde Park. Staff were very helpful.
Suzanne, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved stay at The Villa Kensington, it was clean, the staff were amazing and prompt. I highly recommend staying and I will stay here again on my next trip.
Julio, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location on a quiet street within a close walk to the train station and to great museums, shops, and restaurants!
Timothy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location for using the tube to get around. The staff was professional and kind and always willing to help with questions. I would definitely recommend for a reasonable, very good stay.
Linda, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The property from the outside is very nice. Our room was on the small side and did need up dating.
Peter, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Location of hotel was quite convenient as walking distance fm Gloucester St tube station. Reception staff was friendly n helpful to me. The room was awfully small even for Single occupancy with baggage.
Yeow Nie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love the 3 single beds. I was there with my 2 best friends and loved the separate beds. We were able to walk safely to the Tube and loved our local Pub and other eating places. Thank you, 3 American Gals. We will be back.
Katherine, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff; enjoyed my stay here, thanks!
Kiri, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely friendly staff.Room basic but clean,great price considering its in a lovely part of London.
Amanda Elizabeth May, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Helpful staff and excellent breakfast. Also easy access to the underground via Gloucester Road station.
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great place, great location, staff is really kind and very clean
Jason, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic host and location!
lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. Incredible staff. Not very centrally located close to "touristy" areas, but a 2 minute walk to the tube that connects you to everything. Honestly, i would stay again.
DEBORAH, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel. Happy with everything.
Deborah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel, lovely staff
Sarah, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location

Great location, room condition a bit tired, but suitable for the price.
Jonathan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location, rooms need some care and renovation
Thiago, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly - parking available - great breakfast
Gregory, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfectly adequate hotel in good location. No frills but clean and good, particularly if using mainly for sleeping. Good location
Ian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The water pressure is low and room is small. Given only small bottles of shampoo and body wash, and racks not provided in bathroom to place own toiletries.
Pei Yen, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Near underground station, Spacious room
Michael, 1-night trip