The Villa Kensington

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

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Front of property
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, Natural History Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room

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

Double Room

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

Twin Room

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

Single Room

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

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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 Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. 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

  • Imperial College London - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 15 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Wingstop Gloucester Road - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Stanhope Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Villa Kensington

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short 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 luggage storage, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a porter/bellhop and a vending machine.
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

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 13-minute walk of Kensington High Street and also 9 minutes on foot from Natural History Museum. You'll also find Kensington Gardens and Victoria and Albert Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at The Villa Kensington?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

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 will couples enjoy most about a stay 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.

Are there hot tubs at The Villa Kensington?

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. 233 out of 909 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 460 out of 909 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 909 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 909 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 909 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

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

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the 3 single beds. I was there with my 2 best friends and loved the separate beds. We were able to walk safely to the Tube and loved our local Pub and other eating places. Thank you, 3 American Gals. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved stay at The Villa Kensington, it was clean, the staff were amazing and prompt. I highly recommend staying and I will stay here again on my next trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Pei Yen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The water pressure is low and room is small. Given only small bottles of shampoo and body wash, and racks not provided in bathroom to place own toiletries.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on a quiet street within a close walk to the train station and to great museums, shops, and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Incredible staff. Not very centrally located close to "touristy" areas, but a 2 minute walk to the tube that connects you to everything. Honestly, i would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda Elizabeth May

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff.Room basic but clean,great price considering its in a lovely part of London.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

TRACY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, we arrived early and were able to leave our bags while we went to start exploring. When we checked in our bags had been taken to our room ready for us. Unfortunately the lift was out of order but the staff were very apologetic and gave us complimentary breakfast for the inconvenience. The room and bathroom were very clean and the room was basic but had everything we needed - we were only really in it to sleep. It was very convenient for Harrods and the Royal Albert Hall. There are bus and train stops/stations a couple of minutes walk away, so ideally placed but without the constant noise you get when you stay more centrally. I would be happy to stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and excellent breakfast. Also easy access to the underground via Gloucester Road station.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Thiago

Traveled with family
Great location, rooms need some care and renovation
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was the smallest double room we have ever stayed in, the bathroom door could not be fully opened because the bed was in the way, there was only one bedside cabinet and the room was barely adequate for two people. The bed was clean and comfortable and the breakfast adequate but even for Kensington the value for money was 3:10. will not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adina

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

georgiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely accommodating, room clean, very nice breakfast included, but the elevator was under construction and that caused some hassle.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024