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The Villa Kensington

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

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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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Lift
The current price is ฿4,589
฿5,507 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

Room options

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

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 44 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 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
  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stanhope Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop Gloucester Road - ‬5 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 travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only 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 and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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 on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site

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

  • Lift

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 shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 that 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 on-site 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 social distancing 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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What guests liked

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

8/10 Very good

Quiet Location with restaurants and tube station c

Staff friendly. Location was good with a tube station close by. Quiet road with no traffic noise
Susan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was handy for the tube. Clean acc in quiet area
Sally, 1-night trip

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

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

8/10 Very good

Good hotel, lovely staff
Sarah, 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

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Pam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best in hospitality.

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.
YOSHIRO, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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

6/10 Good

Building is old and makes noises while walking in the room. Employers are nice and friendly
Zen, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was perfectly fine but the noise of boy racers in their very loud cars NOT SO MUCH!!
Libby, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great for Albert Hall Gigs

All good no issues
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay

I was in London by myself for one night. As a 50+ female, I felt very safe in the neighborhood and in the hotel. I was able to drop off my bag at 11:30 am and not return until 10:30 pm with no issues. The twin bed was comfortable and the hotel was quiet. Although they are older, I really appreciated the lift and the in-room air conditioning.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The room was the smallest double room we have ever stayed in, the bathroom door could not be fully opened because the bed was in the way, there was only one bedside cabinet and the room was barely adequate for two people. The bed was clean and comfortable and the breakfast adequate but even for Kensington the value for money was 3:10. will not be staying there again.
David, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Terrible place to stay. Extremelly dirty. Rude personal. The hotel needs urgent renovations.
EMMA SYLVIA, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

My goldfish eats cheese

I was up for remembrance at the cenotaph. Did the trick for one night
STEPHEN, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly hotel in a great location

The room itself was nothing special. The decor was a bit tired and unremarkable. Probably the smallest double room I've rented in London. BUT the location is fantastic, and all of the staff are just so genuinely helpful and friendly that it's really no issue that the rooms lack the wow factor. They're clean and comfortable, and who spends too long in their room in London anyway?! However, very few of the many hotels I've stayed at over the years have made me feel so welcome as here. I would definitely stay here again.
Caroline, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Villa Kensington was a great find. The location is very good. It was easy with public transportation to get anywhere. If you are a walker there are many places you can walk to as well. There are many food options close by as well. From sit down, grab and go, or groceries. The front desk staff was very good. Everyone I encountered was very nice and friendly, always willing to chat and offer advice. I had a little problem when the rail workers went on strike and I had to get back to Gatwick. The staff was helpful getting me an arranged taxi and carried my luggage out for me at 3:30 a.m. The area was safe and hotel felt secure. There is a lot of foot traffic with the proximity to the tube station. My only criticism would be on the bathroom condition. The shower grout needed something, either cleaning or repair. Overall this hotel is a great value overall. I will definitely be back again.
Susan, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

No way

Omg....where do I start??? The only reason this place gets a 2 is because the staff is super friendly (except the girl at breakfast this morning). This hotel is in desperate need of a complete overhaul! The walls had cracks and patches, the tile in the bathroom.was cracked, the floor not level and THE LIFT IS BROKEN (under repair). The hotel decides to put this old lady up on the top floor so hiking up 4-5 flights was miserable! They offered a complimentary breakfast for the inconvenience but was not worth the hike up and down 5 flights. The room was tiny, which is okay bye, but the bed was definitely not a "twin" - it was like a toddler bed! The Internet didn't work half the time and, again, the saving grace was the employees! Spend the extra $$$ and stay elsewhere
Emily, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rent rum, hjälpsam personal och ganska tyst från gatorna på natten.
Jesper, 3-night trip