Kensington Gardens Hotel - London

2-star hotel in London's Westminster Borough, steps from Portobello Road Market and Paddington Station

Amenities & Services

Kensington Gardens Hotel offers a 24-hour front desk operated from the Phoenix Hotel three doors away. Guests can use express check-in/check-out and luggage storage at the same location. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning are available through the sister property. Security includes CCTV in common areas, key card access, and smoke alarms. The hotel also provides meeting and banquet facilities at the Phoenix Hotel.

Rooms & Comfort

Each room at Kensington Gardens Hotel includes a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a desk, a hairdryer, and tea and coffee making facilities. Many rooms offer a city view. The hotel occupies a Victorian townhouse with no elevator, so rooms are on upper floors reached by stairs. Guests can choose from single, double, twin, or triple rooms.

Location & Transport

Kensington Gardens Hotel sits 0.5 miles from Paddington Station and 1 mile from Portobello Road Market. Two tube stations - Bayswater and Queensway - are within a short walk. The Serpentine is 2 miles away, Royal Albert Hall 2 miles, and Lord's Cricket Ground 2 miles. Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are within walking distance. The area has many restaurants, shops, and supermarkets.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served at the Phoenix Hotel next door for £7.50 per person. Options include a continental breakfast or a full cooked English breakfast. The dining room at the sister property is clean and offers a wide choice. No on-site restaurant exists at Kensington Gardens Hotel, but many cafes and restaurants are on the same street.

Additional Services

The hotel provides fax and photocopying services through the sister property. Guests can request a refrigerator or fan from the front desk. The 24-hour front desk can assist with early check-out and late arrivals. The hotel's sister property also has a bar and lounge area. Daily housekeeping is included, and towels and linens are changed regularly.

• Location: 0.5 miles from Paddington Station, walking distance to Portobello Road Market and two tube stations
• Rooms: Private bathroom with shower, city view, flat-screen TV, tea/coffee maker
• Dining: Continental or full breakfast at Phoenix Hotel for £7.50
• Services: 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, express check-in/check-out
• Access: No elevator - rooms on upper floors via stairs
• Ideal for: Budget travelers, solo tourists, families wanting value in central London