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Kensington West Hotel

25 Matheson Road, London, England United Kingdom

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OK, 6.7
Excellent service
Great location
Good value
380 reviewsfrom verified guests

The family-friendly Kensington West hotel is situated within easy reach of the famous shopping district of Kensington. The hotel is within close proximity to Harrods, the 3rd most visited tourist attraction in London, on Brompton road in Knightsbridge. The Olympia Exhibition Centre, as well as both exhibition centres at Earl's Court, can be found nearby, offering exhibitions throughout the year. The hotel's immediate vicinity features restaurants, bars and pubs, nightlife spots, public transport links and shops. The nearest airport is London Heathrow, some 17 km away. Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports are 48, 70 and 74 km from the hotel respectively.

This newly refurbished hotel, set in the heart of London, is located within easy reach of the famous shopping district of Kensington. Fully air-conditioned, it features a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe and lift access. A WLAN Internet access point is also provided (fees may apply).

All the guest rooms are en suite and come equipped with complementary toiletries. The rooms are modern, neat and elegant and feature a hairdryer, television, an iron and ironing board and central heating.

The hotel offers free WLAN Internet access and hot beverages throughout the stay.

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Hotel Features

General

Room Service, Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Hair Dryer, TV, Shower, En suite, Private Bathroom, Bathtub/Shower Combination, Breakfast in the Room

Services

Elevator / Lift, 24 Hour Reception, Housekeeping, Luggage Storage

Internet

High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Check-out

Prior to 11:00 AM

FAQs

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What are your breakfast options?
We sell breakfast for £3.95 per day per person. The breakfast pack includes a chocolate biscuit, fruit yogurt, a croissant, a muffin and an orange juice.

Guests are welcome to help themselves to complimentary hot beverages at reception throughout the stay with us. A coffee machine by the reception serves hot chocolate, tea, coffee, espresso, latte, café mocha and cappuccino.

But if it is a full English breakfast you would like to have in the morning, we suggest going to the Three King Pub by West Kensington Tube Station, just 5 minutes' walking from here.
What transport is available to get around?
At just 5 minutes walking from here from Olympia, there is a bus stop in Kensington High Street; it is possible to take bus 9 to Piccadilly Circus or bus 10 to Oxford Street or bus 27 to Baker Street (Madame Tussaud's) and Notting Hill (Portobello Market). Alternatively, it is possible to take the underground from West Kensington on District Line. The Tube Station also is 5 minutes from here. From Victoria station, it is reachable in 10 minutes by underground; it is possible to take buses to the airports.
What can I do nearby?
The hotel is located in a residential area 5 minutes' walking from West Kensington Tube Station on District Line and 5 minutes from Olympia bus stop where you can take bus 9 and bus 10 to reach London City. In 10 minutes by bus, you can see Hyde Park and Harrods or Science Museum, Natural History Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum.
Do you have internet?
We have a secure Wi-Fi system available in all rooms. You will receive a unique username and password at the reception desk. A 3-day limited speed 200KB/sec is free while 1-day voucher fast internet 1MB/sec costs £8.95.
Do you provide parking?
It is possible to park off the street at the cost of £2.20/hour from 9:00am to 8:30pm from Monday to Saturday.

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  • Disapproval 15 guests reviewed the bathrooms, 15 felt they were small
  • Disapproval 51 guests mentioned the size of the rooms in a review, 49 said they were small
  • Approval We found 44 reviews that said the staff were helpful and polite
  • Disapproval Out of eight reviews about the beds, eight said they were small
  • Approval 42 guests reviewed the hotel's location, 42 said it was conveniently located
  • Approval 17 mentioned the cost of their booking in a review, 13 thought it was a fair price

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Kensington West Hotel OK, 6.7
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