Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

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Copthorne Hotels
7.2 (12335 reviews)
Scarsdale Place, Kensington , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 12335 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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Dawn • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Location very good, front of house staff good

Cons:

Rooms very basic and need updating, came several years ago and still the same, bar area could be better

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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SCUTERI • extended_group • it
6
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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PETER • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Beverley • couple • gb
10
Nice area, shops, restaurants, bars, great vibe
Pros:

Breakfast very good, lots of options for everyone including vegetarians like me. Staff very friendly & always happy to answer any questions you may have. This is our 3rd visit to this hotel & it also has the added bonus of its own car parking facility (there is a charge for this but we'll worth it if you wish to drive to london)

Cons:

This is our 3rd stay at this hotel so I don't think we would keep going back if we weren't happy with it!!

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Courage Kwesi • solo_traveller • gh
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Limited interaction with guests

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent hotel with great staff
Pros:

On arrival the receptionist Jan took care of us and she also booked us out after 2 days A great receptionist.
Excellent room. Had everything we needed.
Food and drinks 🍸 were first class.
Concierge also Excellent. Answered our questions and also called our taxi.
All in all a great place to stay.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • nl
8
Great stay
Pros:

Comfortable, well-equipped rooms, great location. Great service.

Cons:

Very thin walls, we could listen to every word of our neighbours' conversation.
Fridge was also set way too cold, we woke up to our food frozen.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Tejas • solo_traveller • in
9
Pros:

Helpful staff, excellent location.

Cons:

Slightly dated rooms, but not a big issue really at these prices

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Ruby • couple • gb
5
Basic
Cons:

Fridge in dated cabinet

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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chnanons • Family
10
Helpful staff and Manager made this a pleasant stay.
Pros:

Traveled as a family but the portal wouldn’t show availability when booking for 3 people. Also wanted to extend my stay as booking online was not possible for the date. The receptionist Ms.AMA and Hotel manager Mr.Sifou Amathur assisted to have this resolved promptly.

Hotel was convenient being less than 5 mins walk from station with plenty of stores and restaurant.

Overall a pleasant check-in was had due to helpful staff.

2026-07-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Compass58452986120 • Business
8
Polite and helpful
Pros:

Kris was very welcoming and polite when checking in, and continued to be helpful during my stay. Thank you Kris!

2026-07-02 • via Tripadvisor
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FKDNottingham • Couples • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
6
Lovely ground floor lobby, but Club Room a disappointment
Pros:

A couple of things were disappointing for a hotel that has such a wonderful reception entrance lobby.

There is no lift from the underground parking, but there are 3/4 flights of stairs with very heavy doors to contend with. Signage is poor & would prove difficult if you had even slight mobility issues & or heavy cases. We struggled up & asked on check out re a lift, but were told no. Help was offered, but would not have been available on arrival.

We had upgraded to a Club Room, as it was a special occasion. The room was large, but nothing special. Furniture was 'old' & a chest of drawers had the top drawer sticking out as it refused to stay shut. One of 3 lamps didn't work & the lighting could only be operated from one side of the bed - the side that didn't have access to a plug.

The biggest disappointment was the small outdated bathroom. The toilet seat is smaller than the pan. The shower is in the bath & only sprinkles you with water - a power shower it is not. Shower curtain, no smart screen here. The toiletries are not as impressive as I was led to believe, & are big bottles of an unknown brand.
The advertised robes were not present. Towels were good though.
I did query if this was indeed a Club Room, but was told all the bathrooms were the same as ours - 11th floor 1168.
Housekeeping seemed hit & miss as they must have been aware of the faulty drawer. No decaf tea bags, only 1 packet of biscuits over a 2 night stay & 4 long life full cream milk - no semi skimmed. I expected higher quality & more on offer in a club room - a coffee machine?
The club lounge breakfast was ok, again much better choice elsewhere.
Would I go back definitely not. I did ask, on arrival, about the possible complimentary upgrade to the room as advertised, but sadly 'no'.
I specifically upgraded to a Club Room for the 'extras' but do feel disappointed, as have experienced much nicer rooms elsewhere in London for much reduced costs.

2026-07-02 • via Tripadvisor
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V4014IZlauraw • Family
10
Leisure trip to London
Pros:

Great location for access to London city , tube station around the corner. Hotel was clean and comfortable, staff were very friendly. Air conditioning and a fridge in the room , definite bonus with the warm weather. Would highly recommend.

2026-07-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Adrian • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great stay for the London Marathon

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Christine • family_with_children • no
6
Pros:

The location is close to the tube.

Cons:

Room 929 has a lose tile in the bathroom and some mold near the bathtub on the wall.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • gb
5
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
منى • extended_group • sa
1
كان غير مريح والتكييف حار وتعامل الموظفين غير جيد والنظافه سيئه جداً لا انصح بالسكن فبه
Pros:

لا شئ فقط كان قريب من محطه المترو

Cons:

تعامل الموظفين كان سيئ جداً التكييف كان غير جيد

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Geary • solo_traveller • gy
7
It was a reasonable experience staying at the hotel.
Pros:

The room was satisfactory for my stay.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee