Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Hotels
Copthorne Hotels
7.2 (11972 reviews)
Scarsdale Place, Kensington , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Good location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Dated room conditions
Slow service

Categories

Cleanliness
5.91
Multiple reviews indicate dated and shabby rooms, with cleanliness being a significant issue.
Service
7.88
Service was often slow or unhelpful, but some staff members made an effort to assist.
Location
9.42
Good location with easy access to public transport and restaurants.
Room Quality
5.37
Room conditions described as dreadful with many maintenance issues.
Amenities
6.4
Missing basic amenities and maintenance issues identified in multiple reviews.
Value for Money
8.86
Some reviews mention it being a good value for budget trips despite issues.
Food and Beverage
6.41
Breakfast and dining experiences were poorly managed and substandard.
Overall Experience
7.38
General sentiment includes strong dissatisfaction with many aspects of the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:17

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms with Modern Amenities
The Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington offers elegantly designed rooms with Hypnos beds, flat-screen TVs, and in-room safes. Enjoy the convenience of coffee and tea making facilities in each en-suite room, along with complimentary WiFi access throughout the hotel.

Diverse Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's various dining venues. From modern British and European cuisine at Artist Corner to Asian-style dishes at the brasserie and a cozy cafe at Cafexpress, there is something to satisfy every palate.

Convenient Facilities for Business and Leisure
Whether you're attending a conference at the on-site conference centre or looking to stay active at the fitness room, Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington caters to all your needs. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to top attractions like Olympia exhibition centre, Hyde Park, and world-famous museums makes it the ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers.

Experience luxury and convenience at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington - book your stay now!

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Please note that the extra bed price does not include breakfast for the additional guest in the room.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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 1 year old and over stay for £35 per person per night 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 29 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 11972 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.91
Service: 7.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 5.37
Amenities: 6.4
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 6.41
Overall Experience: 7.38
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Cristina family_with_children es
6
Se podría mejorar
Pros:

El personal

Cons:

El termo para calentar la leche y agua de la habitación tenía moho, el grifo de la ducha cero presión, la cama no era de matrimonio sino dos camas pequeñas juntas

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Rodriguez solo_traveller es
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
7
All in all reasonable value, good access to public transport in bulk standard hotel room
Pros:

Breakfast for £10 was excellent value and a good selection of food at the buffet

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Rasheda couple gb
8
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Berg-Gilligan couple ie
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Check in staff were lovely and helpful thank you.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Fay couple gb
1
Absolutely horrendous, no sleep, dread to think what disease vermin were carrying, heartbreaking way to spend 60th birth
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Rat in bedroom, filthy vent pumping air into room, two nights of engineering works on rail track below at 2 &3 pm in morning fir an hour each time

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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cayleyp2026 Couples
6
I would look elsewhere
Pros:

I will start with the good- staff are brilliant and really friendly. Now for the bad well I can’t say bad but the rooms are very out dated. Air con ( see photo) does not blow out cold air and is very noisy and we booked a deluxe room. Are room was also meant to be city view which if you take photos and zoom in very close it is. We only booked in for 1 night which I am glad of if it was more I would have gone elsewhere. Would I stay here again. I think not unless it had a big upgrade.

2026-05-15 via Tripadvisor
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GemmaR2012 Friends getaway Bristol, England
8
Great location,comfortable stay
Pros:

We stayed here as friends in April going to a concert at the Royal Albert Hall. We stayed one night.

I have to say I was very happy with the hotel. We stayed Tues-Weds and the rate was very reasonable! On arrival staff were friendly. We received a coupon for a free cup of tea (weirdly only for one person) and some other vouchers off the restaurant but we didn’t eat there.

Our room was a twin on the 12th floor. It was very spacious and had a bath tub. Beds were comfy and there were robes/slippers and even some chocolates. I guess the décor is a little dated and older looking but perfectly fine. Very clean and comfy. Outside was quiet and we slept well.

Breakfast was good and plenty of it. As a vegan I was happy to see such a good selection of plant milks. My only comment would be the vegetable fried rice (which looked great!) had lots of egg mixed in even though 2 of the other trays right next to it were egg dishes. I just thought it would have been nice to make this available to people who can’t eat eggs since there were already plenty of eggs on offer!

I like the Kensington High Street area. The hotel is very well situated for the tube station and plenty of shops. It was a 20 min walk to the Royal Albert Hall. I would definitely stay again.

2026-05-15 via Tripadvisor
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Päivi family_with_children fi
7
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Damien solo_traveller gb
8
will use again
Pros:

location, staff and comfort

Cons:

Cooked Breakfast was lukewarm and some of it cold.

TV was not working

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Mindelynn couple us
7
Good for one night, affordable for the area, but nothing special.
Pros:

Convenience, very nice lobby, full breakfast buffet with a lot of options.

Cons:

The room was very run down, the room door did not close very well and the bolt did not engage to lock it.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
10
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Velazquez family_with_children es
10
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Burak solo_traveller tr
6
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Batterson solo_traveller pt
8
Great Location
Pros:

The staff at the Copthorne is amazing. We really enjoyed the food at the Green Stag.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Renata couple es
8
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Eva solo_traveller gb
6
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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AnnHawkins07 Couples Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, England
6
Poor service
Pros:

Stayed for two nights, Arrived about 3pm. Check-in easy and relatively quick. We needed a drink and a snack before we were heading out for the evening. The Cafe was open, however had a very limited selection of snacks. On returning at 10,30pm we found the bar closed. Room service stooped at 9,30pm
The following morning, breakfast was good and very reasonably priced at £10 a head. Returning at 1,30 on we were unable to get anything other than a sandwich and coffee in the cafe.
We went to the Bugis Restaurant for dinner which was good although the 2 course meal (B choices) ar £29.88 was misleading as rice was extra. Staff serving needed training as trued to serve the main course without removing the dishes from the first course! Bottle of wine and water just put on the table unopened. One guest had to ask someone on the next table to open their bottle of water!
The room was ok. The towels were replaced and waist bin emptied. Beds weren’t made and coffee mugs not replaced, pillows are very hard and in beed if replacement.
All in all our stay was disappointing considering the four star rating. Staff did not engage and were not interested in serving customers, preferring to stand around chatting to each other

2026-05-14 via Tripadvisor
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Kimberley Kohler couple nl
7
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