Royal Garden Hotel

Hotels
9 (4182 reviews)
2-24 Kensington High St , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Small room size
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Cleanliness was mentioned with some negative sentiment regarding the moquette smell in the corridor.
Service
9.5
Staff were praised for their helpfulness and attentiveness throughout multiple reviews.
Location
10
The location received high praise for its convenience and proximity to key attractions.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were noted to be small in size with some comfort, but temperature control issues were mentioned.
Amenities
8.5
Basic amenities were available, but some guests were disappointed with the gym facilities.
Value for Money
8
Guests felt that prices were on the higher side for the room size and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Breakfast options were generally praised for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall experience was positive despite some minor complaints regarding room size.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 00:42

Property Description

Spectacular London Views and Fine Dining
Indulge in breathtaking London views and savor exquisite cuisine at the 3 AA Rosette Chinese restaurant, Min Jiang, located on the 10th floor.

Convenient Location and Tranquil Ambiance
Nestled in Kensington, a stone's throw away from Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace, our hotel offers a central yet peaceful retreat near Hyde Park.

Luxurious Amenities and Impeccable Service
Enjoy access to a 24-hour health club, 3 bars, and 2 restaurants, complemented by friendly staff and a 24-hour business center for a seamless stay.

Experience the epitome of luxury and convenience at Royal Garden Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable London getaway.

Important information:

The name on the card used to book must match the name on the booking. Third party bookings are not permitted.

The Royal Garden Hotel is a nonsmoking property. Penalty for smoking is £250.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 45 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 4182 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Fernanda solo_traveller us
9
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Rune couple dk
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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CyrilBeardsall Business
6
Sadly, not for me any more
Pros:

I used to love the Royal Garden. I generally booked a superior room with garden view, with breakfast. I usually stayed five nights. However, the prices have just risen too much, so, although I always check the rates before I arrange to visit London, the Royal Garden is just too high. And, although their wonderful breakfast used to be available via room service, now there is an extra charge for room service.

2026-04-17 via Tripadvisor
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L6319PRelizabethb NONE
10
A true gem in the heart of Kensington
Pros:

This hotel is fantastic and now our new "go to" for trips to London. The room was excellent - clean, quiet and with very comfortable bedding. The rooms are not carpeted (there is an area rug over a hardwood-type floor) and the linens are fragrance-free - two essential things for allergy sufferers. The staff was crazy nice and helpful. Great neighborhood for restaurants, cafes, juice bars, shopping, etc., and of course, Hyde Park.

2026-04-17 via Tripadvisor
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Vanin family_with_children it
8
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Wakako family_with_children au
10
Absolutely lovely and would absolutely recommend
Pros:

Service, breakfast, cleanliness, location

Cons:

We had a problem with the room temperature control but it was fixed straight away

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Yuk couple hk
10
Pros:

Location and environment

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Dmitrijs solo_traveller lv
9
Perfect stay
Pros:

The hotel is very clean and the stuff is very polite and nice. Special thanks to the concierge Adam who helped with planning my trip back to the airport. Location of the hotel is really nice you can easy get to public transport.

Cons:

Minor drawback: some waiting time before getting seated at breakfast, but overall not a big issue.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Beshayer solo_traveller ae
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Sarah family_with_children gb
10
Perfect family stay in London
Pros:

Wonderful hotel, highly recommend.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Trail59239154207 NONE Jonesborough, Tennessee
10
Very comfortable and clean.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel next to Kensington Palace. Gorgeous views. Spacious room ( had Royal deluxe double room) and the shower water pressure absolutely lovely. Very clean. Staff was friendly and very accommodating.

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
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stathma NONE Athens, Attica
8
Very clean and modern hotel, but our room not of a 5star hotel
Pros:

Very clean and modern hotel. Great location. Our room (royal deluxe studio) did not have a view of the mews, as requested, nor a very nice view of the street. Also the vertical wing of the hotel was visible, which partly blocked the view, and also we mostly had to keep the curtains closed, as did the other rooms. This was disappointing, as we upgraded to a royal deluxe especially for the view. When the sofa was opened, to use as a bed for our 6year old, there was not enough space in the room, and there was only 1 chair to sit on. Did not seem like an upgraded room. I suspect the quality of rooms of the same room type varies. We loved the piano bar, the young Scottish pianist was marvelous, very talented, very polite, he gladly took requests and switched between genres, and the older pianist was also great, and also the bar tender Daniel. Origin restaurant had great food, felt gourmet and also comfort at the same time.

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
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Lucyna solo_traveller au
8
Staff great.. location very good with bus out front to take you into city of London
Pros:

Staff were REALLY HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL

Cons:

Could barely fit my suitcase into room.. then could not open cupboard doors

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Dianna family_with_children gb
9
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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philipnW7343XR NONE
10
Great location great hotel.
Pros:

I booked this hotel for my wife's 50th birthday.
We we're greeted outside by a friendly doorman who took our luggage and arranged for them to be taken to our rooms.
Wd had an issue with one of the rooms but this was rectified and we were given an upgrade.
The rooms were spotless and had all that we could need, the bathroom was huge as was the bed, bed was very comfortable and I slept like a baby.
We had breakfast in the morning that was buffet style and lots of selections at the buffet.
The location was excellent for what we wanted, we went to the Churchill arms for a couple of drinks and then got ready for our meal at Maggie Jones's which was very nice.
All in all a great hotel in a great location.

2026-04-14 via Tripadvisor
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TIBERIU IULIAN couple ro
8
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Dorian family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Everything about this hotel was top quality. Everyone that works there made us feel well taken care of.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Protopsaltis solo_traveller gr
9
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Jezabel couple gb
10
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Scarpellini couple it
10
Un luogo imperdibile
Pros:

E' un luogo magico, con una vista unica e ambienti ricercati e di grande valore.

Cons:

E' stato tutto fantastico

2026-04-14 via Nuitee