The Kensington Hideaway

Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington High Street

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Dates

November 2025

8

December 2025

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Just steps from Kensington High Street, Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel offers a stylish retreat with continental breakfast, a cozy bar, in-room WiFi, and proximity to Kensington Palace and Olympia Conference Centre. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

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Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Tomorrow

Nov 9 - Nov 10

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2025

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Soundproofed rooms

Air-conditioning

Heating

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bed

Queen Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2025

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Soundproofed rooms

Air-conditioning

Heating

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

King Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2025

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Soundproofed rooms

Air-conditioning

Heating

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2025

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Soundproofed rooms

Air-conditioning

Heating

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Accessible Single Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2025

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Soundproofed rooms

Air-conditioning

Heating

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bed

Accessible Double Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2025

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Soundproofed rooms

Air-conditioning

Heating

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2025

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hairdryer

Soundproofed rooms

Air-conditioning

Heating

Portable fan

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

225 Kensington High Street, London, London, England, W8 6SA

What's nearby

Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Kensington Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Natural History Museum - 6 min drive - 1.7 km
Royal Albert Hall - 7 min drive - 1.7 km
Hyde Park - 7 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 14 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪Cafe Le Monde - ‬3 min walk
‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk
‪The Design Museum Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
‪Joe & the Juice - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hideaway

Upscale hotel remodelled in 2025 and located near Kensington High Street

Close to Kensington Palace and Olympia Events, The Kensington Hideaway provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hotel include:

Full breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers and smoke-free property
A 24-hour front desk, local meal delivery service and luggage storage
A front desk safe

Room features

All 59 rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and portable fans
Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available
Offsite parking available (GBP 44 per day)

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
A bar/lounge

Things to do

Stereo

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

No lift

More

1 building
Renovated entire property - November 2025
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

45-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Meal delivery service

More

Air conditioning
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Portable fan
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 7 July 2023 to 1 September 2023 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
Nearby parking fee: GBP 44 per day (328 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kensington Hideaway?

The Kensington Hideaway doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hideaway?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kensington Hideaway located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street, Kensington Gardens and Olympia Events. Hyde Park and Kensington Palace are also within 1 mile (2 km). High Street Kensington Station is only a 4-minute walk and Earl's Court Station is 13 minutes.