The Villa Kensington

Hotels
7.4 (2338 reviews)
10-11 Ashburn Gardens , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable stay
Good location
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Shabby carpets

Categories

Cleanliness
7.23
General mentions of cleanliness, but several reviews suggested issues like thin towels and shabby carpets.
Service
8.2
Multiple positive mentions of friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
8.24
Consistent positive notes about the hotel's great location close to public transport and amenities.
Room Quality
6.69
Mentioned as basic and sometimes noisy, but decent for the price.
Amenities
7.22
Some amenities were appreciated, but few specific mentions overall.
Value for Money
7.68
Good value noted in reviews, with a strong sentiment for location vs price.
Food and Beverage
6.73
Limited mention of food options; breakfast not provided in reviews.
Overall Experience
7.2
Most reviews were generally favorable despite some drawbacks noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:28

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Kensington

Convenient Location: Situated just off Cromwell Road, The Villa Kensington is a stone's throw away from Gloucester Road Underground Station, making exploring the city a breeze.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room at The Villa Kensington boasts a modern private bathroom, Freeview TV, tea/coffee facilities, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Nearby Attractions: With the Natural History Museum and Harrods within walking distance, and Hyde Park, Kensington High Street, and Earl’s Court a short stroll away, there's no shortage of attractions to explore near the hotel.

Ready to experience the charm of The Villa Kensington? Book your stay now!

Important information:

For reservations made by debit card (Switch and Maestro), the total amount of the first night will be charged in advance as a deposit. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize guest's credit card for the amount of the first night, 48 hours before arrival.

Please note that for security purposes, guests must show at arrival the credit card used to make the booking.

Please note that there is a elevator at the property.

If not already pre-paid, your accommodations must be paid in full at check-in.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.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.

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

Property Policies

  • 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 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 2338 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.23
Service: 8.2
Location: 8.24
Room Quality: 6.69
Amenities: 7.22
Value for Money: 7.68
Food and Beverage: 6.73
Overall Experience: 7.2
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Sara • extended_group • it
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Nobuko • extended_group • jp
6
便利なビジネスホテルという感じ。過剰なサービスはない。
Pros:

駅から5分ほどでわかりやすい。

Cons:

設備にドライヤーと書いてあったが、部屋になく、フロントに撮りに来るよう言われた。

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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SANNIE65 • family_with_children • nl
9
Heerlijk hotel in Kensington
Pros:

Lokatie, ontbijt perfect, iedere dag schoonmaak, dicht bij openbaar vervoer lekkere bedden.

Cons:

Niets

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • be
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Austin • solo_traveller • gb
5
Cons:

WiFi wasn’t great and front desk staff where a bit loud from my room

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • extended_group • de
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Mireille • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

L'emplacement

Cons:

La chambre est petite

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • family_with_children • pl
7
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Ann-Kathrin • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Martin • extended_group • mx
7
Cons:

Room too small. There was not even a little space to open my travel bag. Drain was clogged.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ar
9
excellent value, well maintained, close to shops and subway, will go back
Pros:

location, friendliness, decent breakfast

Cons:

no issue

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Frode • extended_group • no
6
God belligenhet, nært t-bane i et rolig område
Pros:

God beliggenhet, billig og rent

Cons:

Hardeste madrass jeg har ligget på. Dusjen fungerte dårlig. Umulig å stilĺe inn rett temperatur.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
鈴乃 • extended_group • jp
6
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • cz
6
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Eisenthal • solo_traveller • ma
8
Clean and friendly hotel.
Pros:

Convenient for the conference I was attending.

Cons:

The breakfast is not worth the money.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • extended_group • it
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Dessi • couple • it
6
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Juan Carlos • couple • pe
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
Very clean and room made up perfectly
Pros:

Spotless with great location

Cons:

Still a building site across the road, banging from 9.30am not ideal for lie ins.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee