$135 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jun 16, 2013 Check-out: Jun 17, 2013

Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

4 stars
97 CROMWELL ROAD, LONDON, LONDON, SW7 4DN
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
64 reviews
Business trip with extra days in London

It is a very good hotel, especially considering its price for such an amazing location. The subway... See full review

  • Buratino
  • Apr 11, 2013
Convenient stay

The \kensignton Forum Holiday Inn is a great place to stay while in London. It is convenient to the... See full review

  • Cartage
  • Apr 1, 2013
The perfect option for business or leisure the Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum sets the standard for hotels in Kensington. Stroll to Gloucester Road Tube Station, your gateway to the sights of the city. Enjoy the hotel's close proximity to Harrod's, the Royal Albert Hall, Earls Court and Olympia Exhibition Centres, the Natural History, Science and V&A Museums and Kensington Palace. As the tallest Holiday Inn Hotel in Europe, our 27-floor and 906 bedroom hotel offers modern bedrooms with stunning views of London from our higher floors. The hotel also offers a choice of suites and accessible rooms (one with hoist). All rooms are equipped with high speed Internet and Wi-Fi connectivity is available in the public areas. The hotel's carpark has 76 spaces and there is a 24-hour fitness room. Holiday Inn Kensington Forum offers its guests a choice of three restaurant and bars whether you want to relax with dinner, grab a quick snack or enjoy a pint of traditional British beer. The Academy offers 13 meeting and event rooms for up to 300 people, all with natural daylight, high-speed Internet and unlimited Starbucks tea and coffee.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
General
Executive level
Ice machine
Activities
Children's activities
Tennis
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Room service
Services
Business center
Maid service
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Airline desk
Safe deposit box
Porters
FAX
Gift shop
Currency exchange
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Desk with lamp
Hairdryer in room
Cribs available
In room movies
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

51.4948 -0.1854
Nearby airports
London Gatwick North and South Terminal, (LGW), 30.00, MI, NW; London Heathrow Airport All Terminals, (LHR), 14.00, MI, E; Stansted Airport, (STN), 42.00, MI, SW;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Gloucester Road: 0.1 mi
  • Baden-Powell House Exhibition: 0.3 mi
  • Natural History Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Science Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Imperial College London: 0.5 mi
  • Royal College of Music Archives and Museum of Instruments: 0.5 mi
  • Science Museum London: 0.5 mi
  • Ā Earls Court: 0.6 mi
  • High Street Kensington: 0.6 mi
  • Earls Court Exhibition Centre: 0.6 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 0.6 mi
  • National Art Library: 0.6 mi
  • Victoria and Albert Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Albert MemorialĀ : 0.6 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 0.6 mi
  • Gloucester Road: 0.1 mi
  • Baden-Powell House Exhibition: 0.3 mi
  • Natural History Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Science Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Imperial College London: 0.5 mi
  • Royal College of Music Archives and Museum of Instruments: 0.5 mi
  • Science Museum London: 0.5 mi
  • Ā Earls Court: 0.6 mi
  • High Street Kensington: 0.6 mi
  • Earls Court Exhibition Centre: 0.6 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 0.6 mi
  • National Art Library: 0.6 mi
  • Victoria and Albert Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Albert MemorialĀ : 0.6 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 0.6 mi
  • Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum: 0.7 mi
  • King's Road: 0.9 mi
  • Royal Institute of British Architects Collections: 0.9 mi
  • Kensington Gardens: 0.9 mi
  • Stamford Bridge: 0.9 mi
  • Harrods: 1 mi
  • Knightsbridge: 1 mi
  • Chelsea: 1 mi
  • Saatchi Gallery: 1.2 mi
  • Couper Collection: 1.2 mi
  • Lancaster Gate: 1.2 mi
  • Cadogan Hall: 1.2 mi
  • Sloane Square: 1.2 mi
  • Queensway: 1.3 mi
  • Royal Hospital Chelsea Museum: 1.3 mi
  • Whiteleys Shopping CentreĀ : 1.4 mi
  • City of Westminster: 1.5 mi
  • Hyde Park Corner: 1.5 mi
  • Paddington railway station: 1.5 mi
  • Wellington Arch: 1.6 mi
  • Hyde Park: 1.6 mi
  • Paddington Station: 1.6 mi
  • Park Lane: 1.6 mi
  • Broadway Shopping CentreĀ : 1.7 mi
  • Marble Arch: 1.7 mi
  • Victoria Place Shopping CentreĀ : 1.7 mi
  • St. Ann's Shopping CentreĀ : 1.7 mi
  • Royal Mews: 1.8 mi
  • Victoria station: 1.8 mi
  • Westfield Shopping CentreĀ : 1.8 mi

Dining

Business Lounge
THE HOLIDAY INN KENSINGTON FORUM OFFERS THE OPTION TO BOOK ROOMS WITH BUSINESS LOUNGE ACCESS AT A SUPPLEMENT WHERE GUESTS CAN ENJOY A TRANQUIL ENVIRONMENT, WITH FREE WIFI, COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST & EVENING CANAPES AND DRINKS. OPENING TIMES: MONDAY TO THU

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
02:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

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 (64)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Overall score

4 / 5
64 out of 64
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.9

88% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
San Franciisco
Dec 21, 2008

Easy Location

The hotel is a really short walk to the Tube station and is in a nice neighborhood with a good selection of restaurants and shops. Hotel is clean and comfortable with a professional staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Jan 5, 2009

Convenient Location

The London Kensington Forum is exremely convenient for getting around London.With a tube station only a half block away and a taxi rank on the hotel grounds a visit to any part of London is a snap, even for the London newcomer.Couple this with a central location and a myriad of restaurants and pubs within walking distance and you have a safe bet for a London stay.However,if you are seeking old world charm you won't find it at this very large,modern,American style hotel.

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

Restaurants abound in the vicinity with several Italian, Indian and other choices within easy walking distance.

Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Houston
Dec 29, 2008

Very clean, great location

Great location, right next to the subway station. I had a very clean and a room larger than I was expecting to get in Europe. I was quite pleased. The staff was friendly, as well.

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

The subway station is just around the corner so familiarize yourself before you go and use the tube as much as possible.

Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Center Line
Jan 1, 2009

Excellent!

The hotel was located a block from the Gloucester Rd Tube stop, with the central, district and Piccadilly lines all right there.... so very very convenient. The staff were very friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. The fitness room was nice, just no heat! Other than that, I would stay there again in a heart beat!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
New York
Dec 28, 2008

The best Hotel in every way with a nice pub and great amenities

As usual in London, I was expecting a tiny standard room. To my dismay, the room was clean and spacious with a double bed. The bathroom was clean and immaculate. The location was very good, easy access by tube to anywhere. On top of that, there is a big super market right at the tube station. This hotel and its staff are the best I have seen in London. I will always stay there when I am in London. God Bless.

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

Close to major museums

Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Miami, Fl.
Jul 15, 2009

Great experience

Stayed for two weeks. The hotel is at perfect location for access to the London Underground. Used the Picadilly Line tube from and to Heathrow. Within walking distance of several 24 hour supermarkets. Nearby are: three museums, lots of restaurant and several parks. The hotel room had great A/C, and a very comfortable bed. The room was kept clean on a daily basis. Overall, this is a perfect location for a vist to a great city.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Pomona, NY
Jan 2, 2010

Unbeatable location for the price.

The hotel is located only one block from the Goucester Street metro station, in a quiet neighborhood. Near the station are small shops, a Starbucks and a grocery where one can get fruits, juice and snacks. The hotel provides a small cooler. Breakfast, if not included in the package, costs 12 pounds per person. Coffee in the lobby costs $3.50 a cup. Most tourists have their breakfast outside, and there are many places where one can get a full English breakfast (egg, sausage, bacon, mushroom, baked bean, toast and coffee) for five pounds. The only thing we did not like about the hotel is their high price of internet access. It costs 15 pounds per day. Across the street on Cromwell Road is an internet cafe, which charges 1.80 pounds per hour. Near Leicester Square the cost is only one pound per hour. The hotel is within walking distance to Harrod's and to several museums, including the Vistoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful stay and I recommend it to any family.

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

The Victoria and Albert Museum, the Museum of Natural History, and the Science Museum are only 10 minutes away by walking. Harrod's is 20 minutes away.

Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
The D.s
Alexandria Va
Jan 5, 2011

Great Location/food/price/service

Great Location,Fantastic Breakfast,Good food at the bar,clean rooms,Excelent room service. Had a great time

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Apr 9, 2010

The hotel staff were very friendly

The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was nice - standard double hotel room! Modern enough and clean which is the most important thing. From the outside the hotel isn't the most attractive but the inside is fine. The bar is a bit old fashioned so we didn't spend much time there. Overall I would recommend it - good location and okay price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Durham
Mar 29, 2011

Good location

Could not better than any other.

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