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City Continental Kensington London

3 stars
11-13 Penywern Road, Earls Court, London, SW5 9TT
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.2
out of 5
22 reviews
Surprisingly good

I've stayed many hotels near Earl's Court. This one is simply the best. I wish I had found it... See full review

  • West End Diva
  • Mar 7, 2013
Great location!!!!!!!!!

this was a great independent hotel the room that I was in was a single it was small but comfortable... See full review

  • London child
  • Feb 15, 2013
Welcome to City Continental London Kensington and enjoy a convenient location within Central London in one of London's most trendy and stylish area of Earls Court/ Kensington. Hotel is situated in a tree lined road within a short walk away from Earls Court Exhibition Cent-re and Earl's Court underground Station. Whether your trip is for Business and/or Leisure, maximize every minute of your stay at the City Continental London Kensington. City Continental London Kensington is fully air conditioned and offers modern accommodation at value for money. Hotel pride on offering an excellent customer service as well as all the facilities you need for a great stay, including a complimentary continental breakfast to all guests who choose to book from website. The hotel has recently has undergone an extensive refurbisment program in public areas and bedrooms. Wifi available.

City Continental Kensington London Rooms

Double Room
One double bed en-suite with shower, Remote Control LCD TV, Direct dial telephone, work desk, Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, Hair dryer, In Rooms Safe, Complimentary toiletries, Air condition and heating, Electronic Locks, Lift/Elevator, Iron & Ironing board (on request)
Twin Room
Two single beds en-suite with shower, Remote Control LCD TV, Direct dial telephone, work desk, Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, Hair dryer, In Rooms Safe, Complimentary toiletries, Air condition and heating, Electronic Locks, Lift/Elevator, Iron & Ironing board (on request)
Triple Room
One double and one single bed en-suite with shower, Remote Control LCD TV, Direct dial telephone, work desk, Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, Hair dryer, In Rooms Safe, Complimentary toiletries, Air condition and heating, Electronic Locks, Lift/Elevator, Iron & Ironing board (on request)
Single Room
One single bed en-suite with shower, Remote Control LCD TV, Direct dial telephone, work desk, Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, Hair dryer, In Rooms Safe, Complimentary toiletries, Air condition and heating, Electronic Locks, Lift/Elevator, Iron & Ironing board (on request)

Amenities

  • Indoor pool
General
Air conditioned
Elevators
Activities
Indoor pool
Services
24 hour front desk
Express checkout
Laundry/Valet services
Wake-up service
Shopping mall
Room
Safe
Telephone
Hairdryer in room
Shower

Hotel Map

51.4913 -0.193
Area served
London, Earls Court/Kensington.
Nearby airports
Heathrow International Airport, london
Area description
Stay with us, and you will be within close proximity to major London tourist attractions such as Natural History Museum, Science Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum at South Kensington Kensington Palace and Hyde Park, as well as fashionable Harrods, located in Knights-bridge.

Nearby points of interest

  • Earls Court Exhibition Centre: 0.2 mi
  •  Earls Court: 0.2 mi
  • Gloucester Road: 0.5 mi
  • Baden-Powell House Exhibition: 0.6 mi
  • Stamford Bridge: 0.7 mi
  • High Street Kensington: 0.7 mi
  • Natural History Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Science Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Imperial College London: 0.9 mi
  • Royal College of Music Archives and Museum of Instruments: 0.9 mi
  • Science Museum London: 0.9 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 0.9 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 1 mi
  • National Art Library: 1 mi
  • Victoria and Albert Museum: 1 mi
  • Earls Court Exhibition Centre: 0.2 mi
  •  Earls Court: 0.2 mi
  • Gloucester Road: 0.5 mi
  • Baden-Powell House Exhibition: 0.6 mi
  • Stamford Bridge: 0.7 mi
  • High Street Kensington: 0.7 mi
  • Natural History Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Science Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Imperial College London: 0.9 mi
  • Royal College of Music Archives and Museum of Instruments: 0.9 mi
  • Science Museum London: 0.9 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 0.9 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 1 mi
  • National Art Library: 1 mi
  • Victoria and Albert Museum: 1 mi
  • Albert Memorial : 1 mi
  • King's Road: 1.1 mi
  • Royal Institute of British Architects Collections: 1.1 mi
  • Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum: 1.1 mi
  • Kensington Gardens: 1.2 mi
  • Couper Collection: 1.3 mi
  • Chelsea: 1.3 mi
  • Broadway Shopping Centre : 1.4 mi
  • Harrods: 1.4 mi
  • Knightsbridge: 1.4 mi
  • Saatchi Gallery: 1.5 mi
  • Queensway: 1.5 mi
  • Lancaster Gate: 1.5 mi
  • Cadogan Hall: 1.5 mi
  • King's Mall Shopping Centre : 1.5 mi
  • Sloane Square: 1.6 mi
  • Royal Hospital Chelsea Museum: 1.6 mi
  • Hammersmith Apollo: 1.6 mi
  • Whiteleys Shopping Centre : 1.6 mi
  • Westfield Shopping Centre : 1.7 mi
  • Paddington railway station: 1.9 mi
  • City of Westminster: 1.9 mi
  • Hyde Park Corner: 1.9 mi
  • Paddington Station: 2 mi
  • Wellington Arch: 2 mi
  • Notting Hill: 2 mi
  • Hyde Park: 2 mi
  • Victoria Place Shopping Centre : 2 mi
  • St. Ann's Shopping Centre : 2.1 mi
  • Park Lane: 2.1 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (22)

Ratings and reviews for City Continental Kensington London

Overall score

3.2 / 5
22 out of 22
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Hotel staff:
3.5
Room comfort:
2.9
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.6

77% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Frequent Texas Traveler
Dallas, TX
May 4, 2013

Great location.. Ok hotel

For the hotel location and price, this was an OK Hotel. Pros:The Breakfast was OK (eggs, different types of bread, jams, watered down OJ and Apple Juice, different types of coffee, cereal, yogurt, and two different cheeses), within minutes from the Earls Court Station (which less then 30 min into the city and 45 min from the airport). The room had a nice selection of tea's and coffee which we used once while we were there. Cons: Internet was not included (even when I told them I was going to use the internet at the hotel next door for free they still wouldn't give me a credit), a dirty towel was left hanging in the bathroom, the bed has plastic on the mattress, most TV stations don't come in. the room had a weird smell and the carpet had a weird stain (but that's typical of an old hotel), we had to go through 4 doors from the lobby to get to our room (and it was on the first floor). again, it was a cheap hotel at a great location so I would recommend to someone on a tight budget.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

When you get to Heathrow Airport, go to the information booth and purchase an Oyster Card, it will automatically give you the lowest price for the trip. At the end of the trip, return to the ticket booth to get a refund for any unused amount still left on the card, and also the deposit for the card will be returned to you. Use the Metro to get into the city from Heathrow, it will take you right in and is very cheap!

Review of City Continental Kensington London

Reviewer score

3
tarza
seattle, washington
Apr 5, 2013

Decent hotel option for the price

Hotel was nice and the amenities were very modern. The rooms also had a nice design. However, the internet was extremely expensive at 4 pounds for 2 hours. If possible to find free internet for a slightly pricier hotel, may be better if you plan on using internet.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of City Continental Kensington London

Reviewer score

5
West End Diva
Glendale, California
Mar 7, 2013

Surprisingly good

I've stayed many hotels near Earl's Court. This one is simply the best. I wish I had found it sooner. The bathroom was awesome (new shower and new toilet). The staff (especially Marco) was courteous and really helpful. The only 'minus' would be the breakfast room -- too tiny. For the price I paid, I'd definitely go back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of City Continental Kensington London

Reviewer score

5
London child
Atlanta, Ga
Feb 15, 2013

Great location!!!!!!!!!

this was a great independent hotel the room that I was in was a single it was small but comfortable and clean and it was everything I needed for my stay the location was awesome there was food at the end of the street the tube station was literally 2 minutes away everything I needed was well with in a walking distance the staff was great the room was clean breakfast was good yes there was only 1 toaster but for the value you could not get any better I will stay here again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: In Hotel

the breakfast area was busiest between 830 and 9 if you got there earlier you did not have to wait for the toaster and if you got there after 9 the toaster wait with minimal

Review of City Continental Kensington London

Reviewer score

3
pyrat
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Feb 5, 2013

Good location

The Hotel was in a good location and the room as well as the breakfast were clean and sufficient. Online it said that there was a pool, They do not have a pool in or out so was disappointed with that. All in all though a good find.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of City Continental Kensington London

Reviewer score

3
London Walker
California
Oct 28, 2012

Just a bed and a shower, but great location!

Can't beat the location, but beware that the room is small (though we have heard that rooms in general in London are small). Staff were friendly. Ultimately we chose it for its fantastic location right next to the subway. If you just need a bed and a shower this is perfect. If you plan on spending any time in your room, you might want to look elsewhere.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Blackbird Pub is literally around the corner and has great beers and fantastic pies!

Review of City Continental Kensington London

Reviewer score

2
London Vaca
Dallas, Texas
Jul 19, 2012

Close to Tube

This was a last minute booking for me, and it served its purpose. The hotel is undergoing renovations and that was an issue for me. I don't think they should have placed my room in the area where they were recarpeting and painting. I had voiced my concern to one of the male staff members and he just brushed it off. It was close to the tube and that was nice. Given what I know now, I would not have booked at this location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of City Continental Kensington London

Reviewer score

3
Houston Boy
Houston
Jul 7, 2012

Our Week in London

Great location! Very nice employees. Clean and updated. VERY simple. VERY small. Good price for London and the location next to the Underground stop. Nice high street with restaurants and shopping. Not fancy, but good for the price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Marsala's

Review of City Continental Kensington London

Reviewer score

2
John
Los Angeles California
May 5, 2012

cheap in all terms

was really cheap to stay, looked modern, but many drawbacks: phone in the room was not working, slow internet, no iron (have to cary myself from reception and back with iron board), some plastic blanket under the sheets i guess to preserve the bed - no comfort. on other hand it looked pretty modern, nice shower, everything new.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of City Continental Kensington London

Reviewer score

3
RayP
Seattle, Wa
Apr 3, 2012

Great Location

This is a nice hotel although the carpet is a little threadbare. The location to the tube is fantastic. Right around the corner from the Earl's Court station. Plenty of restaraunts in the area. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
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