If you are visiting London, there are plenty of hotel options within the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which includes the areas of Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove, Holland Park, Earl’s Court, South Kensington and a part of Knightsbridge. The hotels are scattered around the borough and each one is as unique as the next. If the arts is your scene, for example, check out hotels in the Notting Hill and Ladbroke Grove area. Or if you prefer the life of champagne bubbles and caviar, check out the hotels in the well-to-do areas of Kensington, Chelsea or Knightsbridge.
K&C is brimming with luxury 5-star hotels and chic boutique hotels that provide an array of services, such as spa treatments, gym facilities and fine dining. There are also a number of budget hotels for those simply looking for a well-located base whilst exploring everything that the great Londontown has to offer.
Due to its central London location in Zone 1, as well as great transport connections, Kensington & Chelsea is a great base for your London escapades. It is especially convenient for those wanting to visit the South Kensington museums, which includes the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Other attractions and areas of interest in and around K&C include: the Royal Albert Hall, the Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace (the home of Will, Kate & George), the Peter Pan Statue, the Brompton Cemetery, and, of course, Harrod’s.
Below we list all of the hotels located within the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, providing details about specific room accommodations, hotel restaurants and bars, as well as additional facilities and services, such as gyms and spa treatments.
The Adria Boutique Hotel provides 5-star luxury in an elegant Victorian townhouse with modern amenities and is conveniently located close to South Kensington tube station and the Natural History Museum. With 24-hour butler service, private fine dining and just 24 rooms, a stay at the Adria is an extra special experience.
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The Ashburn Hotel is a boutique guesthouse that has been recently reopened following an extensive refurbishment and change in ownership. Housed in a 19th century building with many original features, the hotel has 38 delightfully decorated rooms and a cosy bar that serves light meals and snacks. Gloucester Road tube station is minutes away on foot.
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Overlooking Kensington Gardens, the Baglioni Hotel brings Italian allure to London with 67 five-star rated rooms and suites, a spa with a gym, which includes a sauna and a steam room, as well as an Italian themed restaurant. Owned by an Italian luxury hotel group, the Baglioni’s opulence becomes clear just as soon as you step into the lobby decorated with lush gold paint, a lavish fountain and a grand chandelier.
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The Crowne Plaza London Kensington on Cromwell Road boasts 162 contemporary rooms, a 24-hour fitness suite with a sauna, a private garden and an Asian fusion restaurant. It is just a stone's throw to Gloucester Road tube station and is only a short jaunt from the South Kensington Museums, the Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace.
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With a culture of caring for guests that even extends to a freshly baked cookie on arrival, the DoubleTree by Hilton at Hyde Park is an excellent choice for guests seeking comfortable accommodation in a central location. Featuring 216 rooms and a fitness suite, the hotel sits on the edge of Kensington Gardens just next to the Princess Diana Memorial Playground and the beautiful Kensington Palace, which is home to William, Catherine and Prince George.
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Offering 35 theatrical rooms and suites in a restored Victorian townhouse, the Draycott Hotel is an excellent choice for travellers seeking British luxury. Minutes from Sloane Square tube station, the Draycott is within walking distance from Buckingham Palace and features interiors inspired by Queen Victoria and Edward VII.
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Opposite the Natural History Museum with the Science Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum both just metres away, Fifty Four Boutique Hotel is an Edwardian guesthouse. Having just 26 rooms, the hotel offers a small sanctuary away from the lively London city centre and boasts interiors that combine traditional features with contemporary living.
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Henley House Hotel is a boutique style guest house offering quality accommodation for a reasonable price. Newly renovated, the hotel has 21 rooms with a continental breakfast included in the room rate. Henley House overlooks a garden square and is just 100-metres from Earl’s Court tube station.
Convenient for guests visiting Earl’s Court, the Hotel Indigo London Kensington is a four-star rated accommodation that is part of the international InterContinental Hotels group, noted for providing good quality accommodation. This hotel has 100 colourful and stylish rooms, a fitness centre, a restaurant and bar.
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Bold and quirky, Hotel Xenia is one of London’s newest hotels, situated within a renovated Victorian townhouse. With 99 contemporary rooms, an Italian inspired restaurant led by a Michelin starred chef and a heated garden, this four-star hotel has much to offer London visitors. The hotel is conveniently located near to the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre and, of course, Earl's Court tube station, which is well connected to the rest of the city.
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Bringing a piece of Dubai to London’s Knightsbridge, the Jumeirah Carlton Tower is a 5-star London accommodation from a United Arab Emirates based company renowned for providing luxurious accommodation. With a fully equipped health club and spa and 218 beautifully designed rooms and suites, Jumeirah Carlton Tower provides unrivalled opulence just 800-metres from Buckingham Palace.
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Less than half a mile away from Harrods and close to Sloane Street with its exclusive designer stores, the Lowndes Hotel from the Emirate firm Jumeirah provides 88 chic rooms in London’s Belgravia district. Guests of the Lowndes have complimentary use of the fitness club in the adjacent Carlton Tower Hotel, which includes use of an indoor swimming pool.
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Ideal for business and leisure travellers alike, the K+K Hotel George has something to offer everyone, including 154 rooms, an Internet lounge, a bar and bistro, as well as a wellness area with a sauna and a gym. The hotel is just metres from Earl’s Court tube station, providing residents with excellent access across London.
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Just metres away from Harrods, with Knightsbridge tube station a five-minute walk away, Knightsbridge Hotel is a delightful five-star townhouse owned by husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Temp. With 44 individually designed rooms and suites that feature bold and colourful interiors, this small hotel is tucked away on a quiet tree-lined street.
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A dramatic wrought-iron staircase greets guests as they enter the historic Millennium Bailey’s Hotel that was originally opened in 1876 and named after its owner - Member of Parliament, Sir James Bailey. Now completely refurbished and under ownership by the Millennium and Copthorne Hotels Group, the hotel offers 212 rooms and is located opposite the Gloucester Road tube station.
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As part of the MyHotels group, known for their Feng Shui inspired interiors with quirky design elements, MyHotel Chelsea offers 45 vibrant rooms including three unique and luxurious suites, a delightful Italian restaurant and an innovative detox café. This cosmopolitan retreat is a short walk from the Saatchi Gallery and the South Kensington tube station.
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Hidden inside a grand Victorian red brick terrace on one of Kensington’s main thoroughfares, NH Kensington offers a modern and stylish urban retreat. The hotel boasts of 121 contemporary rooms, a gym, a restaurant and a bar. It is just a 15-minute walk from the Natural History Museum, with Earl’s Court tube station just 500-metres away.
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Quintessentially English in its design, No. 11 Cadogan Gardens has been created from four former Victorian townhouses that were once owned by John Lewis, founder of the famous department store. Located just of Sloane Square, this five-star boutique hotel offers 54 luxurious rooms and suites in a charming setting.
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Minutes away from South Kensington tube station and with its own private garden, Number Sixteen is one of several luxury hotels from husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Kemp. Featuring elegant and colourful interior design, and with spa treatments available in-room, this 41 room hotel is a delightful urban retreat.
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Situated within a modern building on a quiet residential street, the Park Grand London Kensington hotel provides 133 contemporary and good quality rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre in a beautiful central location. Earl’s Court tube station is just a four-minute walk from the hotel with the Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre just slightly beyond the station.
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Hidden behind an imposing Victorian façade is the contemporary and fashionable Park International Hotel. The hotel is situated in a prime location just a five minute walk from Gloucester Road tube station and near to the South Kensington museums. Featuring the magnificent New York inspired Piano Bar, this 172 room hotel offers good value for money 4-star accommodation.
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Portobello House Hotel is a trendy boutique hotel with just 12 fashionably and uniquely designed rooms, a bar and a bistro. Set in London’s vibrant and eclectic Notting Hill district, the hotel is a five-minute walk from Ladbroke Grove tube station and is close to the world famous Portobello Market.
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This is a budget hotel with a great Kensington location near to Earl’s Court tube station and many of London’s main attractions, such as the South Kensington museums and Kensington High Street. Premier Inn has a reputation for providing value for money accommodation and with 184 rooms and a restaurant, the Earl’s Court branch is an excellent choice for travellers simply requiring a well connected London base for exploring the capital.
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One of two hotels in Kensington from the UK’s largest hotel chain, the Premier Inn London Kensington Olympia offers low cost accommodation in a location that is very convenient for visitors to the Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre. This hotel has 90 rooms, many of which are suitable for families with both a restaurant and a bar.
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With 394 rooms, a luxurious health club and an authentic Chinese restaurant, Royal Garden Hotel is a large contemporary hotel located on the edge of Kensington Gardens. This 5-star urban retreat has magnificent views of Kensington Palace and Hyde Park and offers a collection of opulent rooms and suites.
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With just 17 rooms and no restaurant or bar, it’s the sophisticated Italian interiors and exemplary service that draws guests to San Domenico House. Three minutes by foot from Sloane Square tube station, this luxury bed and breakfast provides a comfortable place to rest feet weary from a day’s shopping in Chelsea’s exclusive boutique stores.
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With views of Holy Trinity Church, an icon of the Arts and Crafts movement, Sloane Square Hotel houses 102 delightfully presented rooms with modern amenities and an award winning restaurant. The hotel is situated across the square from the tube station and was once host to the Beatles for a number of weeks.
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Situated on a quiet residential street that is just 100 metres from Notting Hill Gate tube station, the Abbey Court Hotel is a charming guesthouse with 22 bedrooms presented in a traditional British style. This former Victorian private residence is close to both Kensington Palace and the famous Portobello Road street market.
Behind a grand Victorian façade lies the uniquely designed Ampersand Hotel. Awarded 5-stars, the 111 rooms have been individually styled, taking inspiration from local museums, whilst the quirky games room offers an alternative to traditional hotel leisure facilities. Ampersand is a four-minute walk from the Natural History Museum.
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With complimentary drinks from the bar each evening and a complimentary cream tea in the afternoon, guests are guaranteed to be spoiled during their stay at the Beaufort Hotel. This boutique bed and breakfast has 29 rooms and suites and is situated on a quiet residential street that is just 500-metres from Harrods.
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Featuring 600 tonnes of marble that was imported from around the Mediterranean, the Bentley Hotel offers 64 rooms hidden away in the leafy suburbs of Kensington near Gloucester Road tube station. Guests are indulged with whirlpool bathtubs in every room, an authentic Turkish Hamam with a luxury spa and a delightful cocktail lounge with live music.
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Boasting a Michelin starred restaurant and an impressive list of past guests that includes the Queen, the Capital Hotel is a prestigious five-star rated family owned accommodation. Just metres away from Harrods, the Capital Hotel offers 49 rooms, suites and apartments with original artwork and handmade mattresses for a truly indulgent experience.
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Regency style and English understatement can be found in the Cranley Hotel, a small guesthouse with 39 rooms and suites located on a quiet residential street within walking distance of the Natural History Museum. Built in 1869 as three townhouses, the Cranley lacks a formal restaurant, but ameliorates this through its exemplary service and inviting ambiance.
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For five-star boutique accommodation close to the Victoria and Albert Museum and within walking distance to Knightsbridge’s upmarket shops, the Egerton House Hotel is an appealing choice. Host to original artwork by Picasso, Matisse and Toulouse-Lautrec, this 28 room hotel is a sumptuous retreat for art lovers and seekers of a romantic getaway.
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Amongst the hustle and bustle of South Kensington, you are sure to find five-star luxury, Georgian grandeur and sophisticated English style at the Kensington Hotel. With 150 luxurious rooms and suites, the hotel is just a 5-minute walk from South Kensington tube station and is housed within a glorious Georgian townhouse that has been completely refurbished to the highest of standards.
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Just a stone’s throw from Harrods and Harvey Nichols with beautifully presented chic interiors, the Levin offers 12 sophisticated rooms. The hotel is owned by David Levin, owner of a popular French vineyard, and his wine is served in the hotel’s bar and brasserie, whilst Nespresso Coffee and Birchall Tea making facilities are provided in each room.
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Named for the cast iron milestone that can be found outside, the Milestone Hotel has 57 rooms and suites, 6 apartments and has achieved a 5-star rating. The hotel has an enviable location on the southern edge of Kensington Gardens, whilst the 24-hour butler service, gym, swimming pool and spa provide the ultimate pampering experience.
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Conveniently located close to Earl Court's tube station, the Nadler Hotel provides home away from home comforts for excellent value for money. Each one of the 65 rooms is equipped with a kitchenette for guest’s convenience and the hotel is housed in a stunning Victorian building within walking distance of the Natural History Museum.
Elegantly styled by former owner, Kit Kemp, renowned for her whimsical English interiors, the Pelham is a delightfully presented hotel with 51 rooms. Situated on a busy Kensington road opposite South Kensington tube station, this five-star hotel recreates the atmosphere of a private London residence, with a gym, restaurant and bar all included.
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The Portobello Hotel is an iconic bed and breakfast style accommodation in London’s vibrant Notting Hill district. The hotel is a favourite for celebrities like Johnny Depp and Alice Cooper who famously used the bathtub in his room to house his Boa Constrictor. This 21-room hotel is located between Portobello Market and Kensington Gardens.
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Consisting of four Victorian townhouses with 90 guestrooms, the Queen’s Gate Hotel has recently been completely refurbished with beautiful Victorian features incorporated into the modern and stylish décor. Its close proximity to the Royal Albert Hall makes the hotel an excellent choice for guests attending events, whilst the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and the V&A are all within walking distance.
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Originally housing apartments for the exclusive department store Harrods, the Rembrandt Hotel offers Edwardian heritage with modern features in its 193 rooms and suites. Opposite the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Rembrandt has a great location and a beautifully designed restaurant, as a well as a cosy bar, offering access to the adjacent health club.
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The Rockwell is an elegantly presented hotel housed in two former Victorian townhouses, conveniently located a short walk away from Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre and near to Kensington Gardens. The hotel has just 40 competitively priced rooms, a restaurant and a delightful private garden with outdoor seating.
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Offering good value for money in a great location, the Villa Kensington is a bed and breakfast style guesthouse with 38 guestrooms. With Kensington High Street just a 15-minute walk away and Gloucester Road tube station only 2-minutes away on foot, the Villa Kensington is an excellent hotel for those travellers on a budget, looking for a convenient place to base themselves whilst exploring all that London has to offer.
Boutique, unique and featuring Asian chic, the intimate Twenty Nevern Square is a beautifully presented guesthouse with 20 rooms that overlook a small garden square. This former Victorian townhouse is a 5-minute walk from Earl’s Court tube station and is very convenient for the Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre.
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