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The Gainsborough Hotel


Hotel class 4.0 of 5
7 - 11 Queensberry Place | South Kensington, London SW7 2DL, England
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2 of 5 stars
Dublin
14 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Family New

First of all I would not class this hotel as 4 star. Have stayed in better budget hotels. The room was very basic and some of the doors on the furniture where damaged and it would take little to fix them. Beds are old and lumpy. A portable aircon in the room with the ducting running along the floor and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Colorado
12 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel New

I selected this location because it was close to my daughter's flat, but it had added benefits, because it was a terrific location in South Kensington. Close to 2 tube stops and 2 fabulous museums, and delicious restaurants and pubs---all an easy and pleasant walk. Yes, of course the room was small, but no smaller than I expected for a... more

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1 of 5 stars
Cheserex
11 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel New

Terible, Arrived, and the receptionist didn't speak sufficient english to understand what i was asking her. I went to the room only to find the bathroom and room was freezing cold . I phoned down do ask if the heater in the bathroom was working or not. 5 minutes later "Manuel " turned up and turned the bathroom heater on... more

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2 of 5 stars
Brisbane
27 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Arrived in heavy traffic and my wife and I struggled from the busy traffic with bags, and on entering the foyer, discovered we were being watched by a male "butler", who looked like he was unable to move, and certainly gave no offer of assistance. To get upstairs to the room we used the so-called lift (I have seen bigger... more

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2 of 5 stars
London
16 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family

We were at the rear of the hotel in room 107, so the noise from the night club was just annoying rather than impossible (we had read previous reviews so we had brought ear plugs!) The room was cramped and tiny as you would expect, not very clean and with broken fittings here and there. The bathroom was bolted on... more

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4 of 5 stars
LISBON
13 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I certainly would recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to London for business purposes or leisure. Tiny but clean rooms and very good service. Great location - next to the Museum of Natural History and The Royal Albert Hall. more

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4 of 5 stars
UK
14 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Stayed at The Gainsborough last weekend, and having read some of the reviews below I have to admit I was slightly worried about what I would find when I arrived. The service on check in was good - there was another guest at the desk as we arrived so were shown to some seats and within a few minutes were... more

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4 of 5 stars
palermo
13 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed here for 3 nights & had a lovely time. We were well looked after by all the staff we met,they were unbelievable--helpful, kind, thoughtful, but discreet at all times. We stayed 1 night in the standard double & we chose to upgrade ourselves to the deluxedouble for the 2/3rd nights (very nice) for a small price. To be... more

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4 of 5 stars
bologna
9 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I booked this hotel very last minute as it looked gorgeous on the website and I was not disappointed. As soon as you hit the door everyone is helpful and trying to meet your every need. All public areas are stylish but my room was a bit small comparing with the Italian standards. Bathroom was lovely with raindance shower. The... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sicily
8 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I long weekend away with my friends. Very very pleased with hotel, small but very clean. hotel staff very helpful. reception staff very helpful they provided transport maps and advised on transport links hotel 5 minutes from the tube station (green, yellow or blue line). There is no restaurant but the continental buffet breakfast is very yummy with a wide... more

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Address: 7 - 11 Queensberry Place | South Kensington, London SW7 2DL, England
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