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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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Front of property
Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Staircase
Reception
Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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
$145 nightly
The total price is $174
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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

  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Club Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paul - Gloucester - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬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.

Languages

Czech, English, French, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
DONE

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
LOCAL_PARKING

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

Fees & policies

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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The Villa Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Inner tubing
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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

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

6/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

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.
6-night trip

10/10

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

6/10

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

10/10

Lovely Hotel. Happy with everything.
2-night trip

8/10

Staff was great and I love that it had 24 hour staff on hand!
4-night trip

8/10

Decent rooms, good 24h service, everything available.
3-night trip

10/10

Staff was extremely accommodating, room clean, very nice breakfast included, but the elevator was under construction and that caused some hassle.
3-night trip

8/10

Good hotel, lovely staff
1-night trip

10/10

Great location, good size twin room (for London!) Clean with friendly staff
2-night trip

8/10

Near underground station, Spacious room
1-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

This was my second stay and all the staff were hospitable and made my stay very pleasant. I was disappointed that the temperature in the room was not adjustable and it was a little cold. However, the service is really top notch and well worth the stay.
3-night trip

10/10

This was a gem of a hotel in a very desireable area of London. I felt very cozy in my single bed room that had a lovely renovated bathroom, a kettle and milk, tea and coffee and a TV.
2-night trip

6/10

Localisation not far from the metro.
3-night trip

8/10

Near underground, walkable to Royal Albert Hall.
1-night trip

10/10

Everything was convenient and the couldn’t be more helpful.
3-night trip

8/10

Decent room for single. Good price for Kensington.
1-night trip

8/10

Professional friendly staff and convenient location
7-night trip

10/10

The location was great but mostly I appreciated the great service. Nick and other staff helped me with a reservation snafu (my fault) and we're very kind about it.
3-night trip

10/10

Great location. Great budget hotel for solo traveler. Room had everything I needed for a nights stay.
1-night trip

10/10

Very friendly staff. Our triple room was quite comfortable.
2-night trip

6/10

My only complaint would be that the single beds were very uncomfortable
2-night trip