The Rockwell

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Kensington High Street

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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181 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW5 OSF
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Garden Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Single Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Suite

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, The Rockwell is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. This 40-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hyde Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 14 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prince of Teck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Rockwell

Hotel with a restaurant, near Kensington High Street
Guests of The Rockwell enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a business center, a library, and express check-in.
Smart TVs come with satellite channels and pay movies, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and ceiling fans.

Languages

English, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish

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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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14 per person

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are 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 major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Rockwell?

The Rockwell provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Rockwell?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a short 11-minute walk of Kensington High Street and also 14 minutes on foot from Natural History Museum. You'll also find Kensington Gardens and Victoria and Albert Museum less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Rockwell?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Rockwell have a casino at the property?

No, The Rockwell doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Rockwell?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Rockwell a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include around-the-clock room service, a minibar, and a smart TV.

Does The Rockwell have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Rockwell have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Rockwell serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Rockwell allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Rockwell.

Are there connecting rooms at The Rockwell?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Rockwell?

The closest major airport to The Rockwell is London City Airport (LCY), which is 13.5 mi away (57 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 13.6 mi away (26-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Rockwell?

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

The Rockwell Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 965 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Manjot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Rockwell Hotel

The staff were just excellent at the Rockwell. They couldn't be more helpful. There were a few niggles, the shower was tricky, but sorted the next day. The hairdryer didn't work and was replaced immediately and milk was put in the room. All in all, great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

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

Very friendly place

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFERSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accessible location and staffs are very welcoming especially Gabriela.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Fabulous well situated boutique hotel

We loved our stay at the rockwell. The hotel is located a short walk from the local tube station (Earls Court). Although it is on a main road it was quiet inside. The reception area is very boutique and beautiful. The staff were lovely and helpful and our deluxe double room had a mezzanine floor with the bed upstairs, which we loved!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent. Rooms were clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stamatina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for a short stay. Staff were really nice but the small is small.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Georgie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay, staff very polite and helpful, slight issue during check-in as the cleaners had missed the room 🙈, but the staff were very quick to sort it out and a free complimentary breakfast for the trouble. Very nice hotel, great location would definitely stay here again 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodorakis

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

Great room let down by DUMB TV

It was great value for money with a great king size bed and outside seating area. Sadly, the SMART TV was not so smart and couldn’t cast either- needs to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Rockwell is a reasonable hotel in need of some renovation. Both our room and the public areas were tired and could use a freshen, especially things like carpets. Staff were helpful but language was an issue - for most, English was clearly a second language. The hotel location is mid-way between Gloucester Road and Earls Court tube stations, so there is a walk either way. Overall, it wasnt a bad experience but I probably wouldnt stay at the Rockwell again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuong

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Stockport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

An excellent stay

An excellent overnight stay. The Rockwell is very conveniently located just 5-10 minutes walk from Earl's Court tube station. There are a couple of small supermarkets, various restaurants and a couple of pubs on the route from the station. The lobby area is very welcoming with a fireplace, sofas and a library area. The public areas looked very clean and well-maintained, as was our spacious and comfortable room. The room layout was brilliant with a seating area, (with a TV, a table with a kettle and bottled water and a coffee table) and shower room downstairs and a mezzanine bed area with a lovely comfy bed, reached by spiral stairs. There are lots of places to put your things and sufficient hanging space. There's a safe and a mini-bar (which we didn't use). The bathroom was nice and clean and the water pressure was good (we were on the 1st floor). We wished we were staying for longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely room and a great price for London. The room was spacious for the area and it was in walking distance of tube stations and Hude park
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

b

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Really enjoyed my stay and very grateful to the lovely team at the Rockwell for taking care of me on a work visit to London. Much valued and would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff woke me up to retrieve the room service utensils.That was not so good, other staff were great, the housecoat was a bonus. Very comfortable place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

Great Stay

I really enjoyed my stay. The room was quite large by London standards for a good price. Earl’s Court has a lot of restaurants with food from around the world and the Tube was convenient. If you are a Chelsea fan going to the Bridge…this hotel is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Colston Bassett

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024