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The Villa Kensington

3.5 star property
Discover your home away from home with expert concierge services and a 24-hour front desk at your fingertips. Relax knowing you're close to iconic landmarks.

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The Villa Kensington is a haven in the heart of London, near Imperial College and Science Museum. Enjoy amenities like free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance while experiencing exceptional service praised by previous guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Villa Kensington is near a metro station. Kensington High Street and Oxford Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Check out an event or a game at Royal Albert Hall, and consider making time for Natural History Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
Map
10 -11 Ashburn Gardens, London, England, SW7 4DG

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum in London
    Cromwell Road
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Royal Albert Hall entrance statue at south Kensington as seen on a sunny spring morning
    Imperial College London
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kensington High Street showing street scenes and heritage architecture
    Kensington High Street
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • London Natural History Museum featuring heritage elements, interior views and heritage architecture
    Natural History Museum
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hyde Park featuring a garden, a river or creek and watersports
    Hyde Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station
    4 min walk
  • West Brompton Station
    15 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City)
    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 near Natural History Museum
Close to Imperial College London and Kensington High Street, The Villa Kensington provides amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a 24-hour front desk
  • A porter/bellboy, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine, a lift and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Villa Kensington have perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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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

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

  • Lift

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Is The Villa Kensington pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Villa Kensington?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Villa Kensington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Villa Kensington?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Villa Kensington located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum, Kensington High Street and Imperial College London. Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gloucester Road Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Earl's Court Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Villa Kensington Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 932 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 469 out of 932 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 932 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 932 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 932 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Great breakfast, very clean everywhere in hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was very accommodatng
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly situated in London and great experience. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, clean rooms, spacious bathroom, quick walk to subway/underground station. Very safe and quiet neighborhood. Excellent service and staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Quiet Location with restaurants and tube station c

Staff friendly. Location was good with a tube station close by. Quiet road with no traffic noise
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness
It was handy for the tube. Clean acc in quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

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

8/10 Good

Stevenson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was really clean but a little tired. Rules were loose in the bathroom and the shower was held up with sticky tape. The staff were really friendly and professional and the location is great for RAH. Bed was nice and comfy which is the most important thing!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ella

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Suzanne

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

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

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

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

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Kiri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff; enjoyed my stay here, thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic host and location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place, great location, staff is really kind and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

8/10 Good

Amanda Elizabeth May

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

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really good hotel, which is located perfect for the Sightseeing in London. The room & bath were small, but modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

Dorothee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent rooms, good 24h service, everything available.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024