The Villa Kensington

City-center 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.
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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
  • Porter/bellhop

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
$112 nightly
$135 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Single Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Single Room | Room amenity

Single Room

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 117 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Triple Room | Bathroom sink
Triple Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Good

Highlights

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

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Imperial College London - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kensington High Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Natural History Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stanhope Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Villa Kensington

The Villa Kensington offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. Free perks include WiFi and continental breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, Kensington Gardens and Kensington High Street 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

Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast 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

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 9 minutes' walk from Natural History Museum.

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The Villa Kensington Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as adequate, great, and excellent with a fairly good choice of options. (6 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomLocationService staffBedBreakfastLuggageRestaurantBathroomShowerFamily friendly

10/10 Exceptional

The room cleanliness, and the pleasant staff
DAVID, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Limited choices for breakfast compared to the cost, we were offered fresh cooked eggs when noticed we were unhappy with the selection, which was very much appreciated. The front desk friendly and room and surrounding areas very clean. The location was EXCELLENT for activities and transportation.
Rhonda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Loris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

the staff was very accommodatng
RICHARD, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly situated in London and great experience. Thanks
Marie-Diane, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent staff, room a little tired around the edges but clean
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice breakfast, clean rooms, spacious bathroom, quick walk to subway/underground station. Very safe and quiet neighborhood. Excellent service and staff.
Mary, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location at a very reasonable price and helpful staff
Brent, 1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

The rooms are small but clean and adequate and within walking distance of Gloucester Road tube station. Very convenient also for local amenities.
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

It was handy for the tube. Clean acc in quiet area
Sally, 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

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very nice and the associates continued to make sure we had everything we needed. The area was clean and so close to everything. I would strongly recommend this hotel
Craig, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Slow wifi, other than that everything was perfect
GEORGIOS, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Super located, okay furnished. A little old

Okay room with pretty old furniture, small bathroom. No real high standard. The springs in the matrass were out.
Anna, 3-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

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

8/10 Very good

Room was really clean but a little tired. Rules were loose in the bathroom and the shower was held up with sticky tape. The staff were really friendly and professional and the location is great for RAH. Bed was nice and comfy which is the most important thing!!
Stevenson, 1-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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it all, I left y luggage and enjoyed the walk about the shops. Close to Underground Tube. Lovely neighborhood. Great staff. Modern yet traditional outside.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic host and location!
lisa, 1-night trip