Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Hotels
Copthorne Hotels
7.2 (11007 reviews)
Scarsdale Place, Kensington , 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:
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 11007 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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Lindsay solo_traveller gb
7
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Khalil solo_traveller eg
3
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Georgina solo_traveller gb
2
I will not stay here again
Pros:

Bed was comfortable

Cons:

No soap to wash hands in sink.
Spoon at kettle was DIRTY!
Breakfast was mayhem and way too cramped.
Pub was waiting far too long for service.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
7
Pros:

Did not have breakfast , location is good with good tube access

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
7
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Tanya family_with_children gb
8
Would stay again
Pros:

Staff super friendly and helpful , rooms very clean plenty of towels and toiletries

Cons:

Breakfast is so unorganised people just put in random restaurant and have to walk through hotel with your plates. Mattresses not too clean but bedding spotless

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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kate couple hu
5
It was fine for a couple of nights and within easy access of everywhere we needed to go
Pros:

The bedrooms are ok but the bathrooms are very dated, with an old fashioned hand held shower over the bath. The wall panels in the bathroom looked very old and poor quality which detracted from the overall impression of the room. There was a tea and coffee making facility in the bedroom but surprisingly no biscuits provided alongside it, something most hotels provide and guests appreciate.
Breakfast was adequate with a reasonable selection, however the sausages were not great. Given the importance of breakfast it might be an idea to source better quality pork sausages eg Clonakilty Irish sausages widely available in UK supermarkets.
The bar closing time was disappointing, 9.30 I believe, which is very early for a large London hotel where many guests return later in the evening.
The hotel location is terrific in that it is walking distance from Kensington High Street Tube station on the circle line with easy access for Paddington, Heathrow and the city generally, plus it is always possible to get a taxi outside.

Cons:

Bathroom
Bar closing time
Sausages at breakfast

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
9
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Eleni couple gr
4
Δεν ήταν ευχάριστη
Pros:

Η τοποθεσία

Cons:

Η τουαλέτα το κρεβάτι η μοκέτα

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Marilia couple br
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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JamesAndrew couple us
1
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Sveva family_with_children it
9
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Kyriakos family_with_children gr
6
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller gb
5
Great hotel and great location, all the amenities a very budget friendly. Clean, tidy and comfortable.
Pros:

Great location and staff, very easy and friendly hotel, have stayed a number of times.

Cons:

Sadly on this visit I was on a floor with a number of school students, who proceeded to run up and down the hallway banging on doors and shouting. The hotel staff were very quick to respond and sort this out, but seemed to happen over and over again and the staff and security team can’t be everywhere all the time. No fault of the hotel or the staff/security. Just poor manners of the students and poorer management from the teachers.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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DanDevaney family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Room was fairly big

Cons:

Drinks and food prices a bit too high

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Marili family_with_children ee
7
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Kwabena family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Renate Christina couple es
8
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Geraldine solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-11 via Nuitee