$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
  •  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 Memorial : 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
  •  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 Memorial : 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 Centre : 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 Centre : 1.7 mi
  • Marble Arch: 1.7 mi
  • Victoria Place Shopping Centre : 1.7 mi
  • St. Ann's Shopping Centre : 1.7 mi
  • Royal Mews: 1.8 mi
  • Victoria station: 1.8 mi
  • Westfield Shopping Centre : 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

3.9 / 5
9 out of 64
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.1

89% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Daddio
Finland
Mar 3, 2013

Perfect location, very good hotel

We were in London shoppinga and sightseeing. The hotel was clean, location was perfect and staff very helpful. Breakfast was delicious!

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

Reviewer score

3
Fish and ships
Israel
Dec 29, 2012

Ok but...

Room ok, outrageous Wifi costs. . bad pub service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Not Applicable

Boxing day offers starts earlier in some shops

Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

4
amster65
Detroit, MI
Oct 10, 2012

Excellent location - 4 1/2 stars

Friendly staff. Excellent location near the Gloucester Road tube station. In a nice neighborhood with plenty of restaurants nearby. We had a twin room, it was small but very clean. The bed was very comfy. We had a problem with our drain. It was taken care of right away. I dropped 1/2 star, because the cooler/ex-mini bar should be replaced with a refridgerator. Also, I didn't care for the blow dryer that you had to hold the button down to keep it running. Not easy when you're trying to style your hair. And the shower ran lukewarm most mornings. It was cold the last morning. These are all minor things and I would still return because of the location. PS Breakfast is not inclued unless you book as a B & B package.

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

3
Anonymous
Tampa, Florida
Jun 15, 2009

Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum

Great location - able to walk to three museums, a grocery store and several restaurants, and the underground. Hotel staff pleasant and helpful. Room small but clean

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

Grocery store nearby to buy snacks for a quick breakfast or sandwich for early am or evening snack

Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
USA
Oct 17, 2008

My review of Holiday Inn LONDON KENSINGTON FORUM

Location was fine and people were cooperative.

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

There were a few restaurants around the hotel. A Thai restaurant about a block from the hotel going at Gloucester Road. Supermarkets as well and a short walk to the underground.

Review of Holiday Inn LONDON - KENSINGTON FORUM

Reviewer score

4
Ensikertalainen lontoossa
Jyväskylä
Feb 17, 2013

Hyvän palvelun hotelli

Palvelu oli erittäin hyvää. Aamupala aika kallis (12 puntaa) mutta oli se myös todella hyvä ja monipuolinen. Eli maksaminen kannatti. Huone oli ehkä hieman pieni, sillä matkalaukut täyttivät lattiapinta-alan täysin.

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

Reviewer score

4
toini tomera
siilinjärvi
Jan 2, 2013

hyvä valinta

sopivan tyylikäs, siisti ja tosi hyvä sijainti ! aamiainen tyypillisen yksitoikkoinen, ei yllättänyt mitenkään. gluteenittomalla ja laktoosittomalla ruokavaliolla oli aika suppea valikoima ! olisi hyvä olla kaksi hinta vaihtoehtoa, jos ei voi syödä kuin kananmunan , mehun ja kahvin on hinta reilu 12 puntaa aika paha !

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