The Villa Kensington

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.4

Located in stylish Kensington, just off the famous Cromwell Road, The Villa Kensington is 984 feet from Gloucester Road Underground Station. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The traditional rooms at The Villa Kensington each have a private modern bathroom with a hairdryer. All rooms feature Freeview TV, tea/coffee facilities and Wi-Fi access. Just a 10-minute walk from the Natural History Museum, the hotel is only a mile from Harrods. Hyde Park and Kensington High Street are a 15-minute walk away, and Earl’s Court is a 10-minute walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental

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Katie
United States United States
“Location was perfect. Felt safe to walk at night and within walking distance of several fast food and local restaurants.”
Phillip
United States United States
“Great location, clean, nice staff, efficient check in, and air conditioning.”
Bailey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was perfect. I booked a single as I was staying alone and was going to be out for most days I was there. View was lovely. Location was convenient for underground transportation.”
Kathie
United States United States
“The staff was excellent. Friendly and helpful. The morning breakfast was good You could order fried eggs if you wanted. The location was excellent Very close to the underground and buses There were excellent restaurants nearby.”
Diane
United States United States
“Loved the quiet neighborhood that is just steps from the underground. As we visited during a heat wave, we were pleasantly surprised to find that our room had AC and the shower was the best we had in all of our travels.!”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very quiet side road although tower block construction site ongoing during the day. Easy 5 minute walk from tube station, 10 minutes max to museums and Albert Hall. very efficient check in/check out.”
Lenka
Canada Canada
“The staff! SO nice and helpful. It's a nice place, everything is there. Not a high luxury but the price is great and good value for the money.”
Deborah
Australia Australia
“Location excellent Really appreciated early access to the room after a long flight Friendly staff and will stay when come back in 2026”
Suzanne
United States United States
“I like the location very much, so close to everything and extremely convenient. I stayed at the hotel in 2023, but there was no vacancy last year.”
Ronyshia
United States United States
“Great location to and from the airport. The staff was very accommodating and informative. The stay was an overall great experience.”

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Villa Kensington

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

The Villa Kensington takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

For reservations made by debit card (Switch and Maestro), the total amount of the first night will be charged in advance as a deposit. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize guest's credit card for the amount of the first night, 48 hours before arrival.

Please note that for security purposes, guests must show at arrival the credit card used to make the booking.

Please note that there is a elevator at the property.

If not already pre-paid, your accommodations must be paid in full at check-in.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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