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The Villa Kensington

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute walk to Natural History Museum

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Staircase
Twin Room | Room amenity

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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10 -11 Ashburn Gardens, London, England, SW7 4DG
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 117 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, The Villa Kensington is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. This 38-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and express check-out.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Imperial College London - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 15 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Stanhope Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop Gloucester Road - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Villa Kensington

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute walk to Natural History Museum
The Villa Kensington features free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and laundry facilities. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a vending machine and a porter/bellhop.
TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.5 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • No alcohol is served at The Villa Kensington.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Kensington Villa
Villa Hotel Kensington
Villa Kensington
Villa Kensington Hotel
The Villa Kensington London, England
The Villa Kensington Hotel
The Villa Kensington London
The Villa Kensington Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to The Villa Kensington?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a short 9-minute walk of Natural History Museum and also 13 minutes on foot from Kensington Gardens. You'll also find Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Villa Kensington?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Villa Kensington feature a casino?

No, The Villa Kensington doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Villa Kensington?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Villa Kensington?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead as well as concierge services and a 24-hour front desk.

Does The Villa Kensington have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Villa Kensington feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

The Villa Kensington offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does The Villa Kensington allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Villa Kensington though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Villa Kensington?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from The Villa Kensington?

The closest major airport to The Villa Kensington is London City Airport (LCY), which is 11.7 mi away (57 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 14 mi away (31-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Villa Kensington?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Villa Kensington.

The Villa Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 928 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 468 out of 928 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 928 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 928 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 928 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small but clean and adequate and within walking distance of Gloucester Road tube station. Very convenient also for local amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

London

Very nice stay. Everything perfect. Room was comfy. Everything clean and orderly. Staff went above and beyond
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room. TV didn’t work. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They put me in a basement with moldy walls,moths in the room,old carpet and furniture. They said they couldn’t change it due to hotel fully booked. The receptionist was nice though. And the area is amazing. This is the worst room I have ever been by far, for $200!!!. The bathroom was the only renovated thing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the rooms were clean the bathroom sink had a crazed crack in it. The shower was not very powerful. Only one bath towel per person was provided no hand towels. It would have been nice to have had a full length mirror even if it had been inside on the wardrobe door. There was no tea/coffee/milk available in the rooms but this could be picked up in reception
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all, I left y luggage and enjoyed the walk about the shops. Close to Underground Tube. Lovely neighborhood. Great staff. Modern yet traditional outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvin, St George

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine Lynn

Liked: Staff & service
The property is in an excellent location, but a significant upgrade is needed in the standard of decoration to make it suited to the home expectations of contemporary visitors to London.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and the associates continued to make sure we had everything we needed. The area was clean and so close to everything. I would strongly recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brent, Exeter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location at a very reasonable price and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bit dowdy and dreary

Reception area was modern and inviting but our room didn't live up to the promise. Dreary room 82 was on the lower ground floor. Small and had a door opening onto a small outside space which was filled with a noisy aircon system for the hotel. The worrying thing was other doors opened into this space, and the internal bolt on our room door was totally inadequate. There was no key operated lock on this door. There was a hair on the duvet cover. The bed was very low and had something broken inside it so that when you turned over there was a noisy clonk. The large wardrobe had only 5 hangers. So much space, so little of it useful. The best thing about the room was the hairdryer. Unlike most it was underpowered and therefore easy to style my short hair. If you've got long hair, you wouldn't like it. Can't comment on breakfast, we bought some cheaper bits from the nearby Waitrose. It was convenient for the Royal Albert Hall, but we wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place. I was in a single room on 2nd floor and it was quiet, room clean and tidy with a comfy bed and nice bed linen. Shower was great. There was a safe in the wardrobe. Easy to walk to from underground stations. Also a 15 min walk to Natural History Museum, V&A, Royal Albert Hall. Mainly though the staff at reception were lovely and helpful. I had an issue with a gig ticket and they sorted it for me. I would have missed the event if it hadn't been for them. Would definitely recommend this place and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay here. We enjoyed the quietness. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property from the outside is very nice. Our room was on the small side and did need up dating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in London

Perfect location for our stay, close to the underground and Hyde Park. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Yeow Nie

Liked: Staff & service
Location of hotel was quite convenient as walking distance fm Gloucester St tube station. Reception staff was friendly n helpful to me. The room was awfully small even for Single occupancy with baggage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice room and service was good. Nice area and felt safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Boynton Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for using the tube to get around. The staff was professional and kind and always willing to help with questions. I would definitely recommend for a reasonable, very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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