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    Kensington Gardens Hotel

    290 Reviews
    #413 of 1,067 Hotels in London
    9 Kensington Gardens Square, London W2 4BH, England
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          US$174
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          Overview
          4.0
          290 reviews
          • Excellent29%
          • Very good50%
          • Average15%
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          • Terrible2%
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          Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
          Great value even though breakfast was not included

          One of the smallest rooms I stayed in but new bathroom, nice decor in the room and quiet location make this a nice place. When it was incredibly hot all day, I slept with an open window without being disturbed. Nice staff who were helpful....More

          Thank Fredrik P
          Response from Phoenix H, Guest Relations Manager at Kensington Gardens HotelResponded 5 days ago

          Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to either Kensington Gardens Hotel or Phoenix Hotel next time you visit London!

          Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
          Disappointing

          Chose this hotel very carefully after reading the good reviews on here. When we arrived the hotel was beautiful very appealing lovely staff and all seemed well. However was told at check in we'd been moved next door to their sister hotel which on impressions...More

          Thank Kirsty A
          Response from Phoenix H, Guest Relations Manager at Kensington Gardens HotelResponded 1 week ago

          Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are sorry that you were disappointed on this occasion. We always offer our guests an alternative room, if one is available, should the room allocated not be entirely to their satisfaction. Please contact us...More

          Reviewed 1 week ago
          Comfortable hotel in convenient location

          The hotel is conveniently located in a quiet street close to Bayswater and Queensway underground stations. Lots of restaurants, cafes and grocery stores on Queensway and nearby streets. Our room was on the second floor (no lift which was not a problem), very comfortable, recently...More

          Thank Lausanne-Geles
          Response from Phoenix H, Guest Relations Manager at Kensington Gardens HotelResponded 1 week ago

          Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to know that Kensington Gardens Hotel suited your requirements and hope to welcome you back to stay next time you visit London!

          Reviewed 4 weeks ago
          A very nice hotel

          When in London, we use to go to nearby Phoenix hotel; this time it was full, so we choose its "sister" hotel. And must say that the choice was very good. The hotel looks recently renovated, and the room we had, on the top of...More

          1  Thank Achille C
          Response from Phoenix H, Guest Relations Manager at Kensington Gardens HotelResponded 4 weeks ago

          Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to either Kensington Gardens Hotel or Phoenix Hotel next time you visit London!

          Reviewed 17 May 2017 via mobile
          A great find

          What a lovely hotel. Visited London for three days with friends and stayed at Kensington Gardens Hotel which we booked on-line. We were not disappointed when we arrived, we shared a room which was very clean, bright & newly renovated. Beds were very comfortable, bathroom...More

          1  Thank Bernie R
          Response from Phoenix H, Guest Relations Manager at Kensington Gardens HotelResponded 18 May 2017

          Thank you for your recommending Kensington Gardens Hotel and awarding your top score! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to welcome you back next time you visit London.

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          About
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          • Top amenities
          • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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          • Price range
          • US$104 - US$176 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • #380 Family Hotel in London
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          • Non-Smoking Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 17
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          • Notting Hill
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          Questions & AnswersAsk a question
          Laura908
          Can someone tell me the easiest and least expensive way to get to the hotel from the Gatwick airport? Thanks in advance!
          17 May 2017|
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          Response from KarlFeher | Reviewed this property |
          BTW Tube is Metro or Subway in London English, Gatewick express is a direct train from the Gatwick airport to the City. You can purchise all tickets online in advance. And then just showing your QR codes.
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          HollyBrooke026
          Do the rooms have safes, refrigerators, microwave? Also, is breakfast included in the rate? Thank you!
          4 January 2017|
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          Response from chrisjl060 | Reviewed this property |
          No there are no safes, microwave etc. Breakfast is also not included but there are plenty of excellent breakfast places at a reasonable rates 2- 5 minutes walk away. Hope this helps!
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          "If a lift is needed, book a room at Phoenix rather than Kensington Gardens."
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          "No lift, so if you have trouble with stairs contact the hotel first."
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          "As there is no elevator to the upper floors you should request a room on the lower level if you have..."
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