Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Cycling
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality problems
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.9
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues such as dirty linens and small bathrooms.
Service
8.9
Staff consistently described as friendly and helpful, with several positive mentions of service.
Location
9.4
Multiple reviews praised the excellent location near metro and attractions.
Room Quality
6.4
Issues reported with room size and amenities such as thin walls and lack of hot water.
Amenities
7.4
Some amenities seemed to meet expectations, but others lacked quality and variety.
Value for Money
7.4
Value perceived as low due to several complaints about room conditions and service aspects.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Breakfast generally rated positively, though some found it insufficient in variety.
Overall Experience
8.9
Despite some drawbacks, many guests enjoyed their stay and mentioned a cozy atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:19

Property Description

Charming Budget Stay in South Kensington

Convenient Location: St Simeon is ideally situated within walking distance of central London's museums and close to Earl's Court and Gloucester Road Tube Stations.

Cozy Accommodations: Each budget room at St Simeon features period-style decor, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy the convenience of en-suite bath or shower rooms.

Communal Spaces: The hotel offers a communal kitchen, dining area, and TV room for guests to relax and socialize. With various dining options nearby, guests can explore the vibrant culinary scene of South Kensington.

Ready to experience the charm of St Simeon in South Kensington? Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the cultural heart of London.

Important information:

If booking 4 rooms or more, different cancellation policies and payment conditions will apply.

Please note that Family Rooms with mezzanine floors are subject to availability.

Late check-in is possible by prior arrangement and must be confirmed with the property.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • 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 existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2428 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.9
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Gomez Montes • extended_group • es
6
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Fernanda • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

Localização e atendimento

Cons:

Não tem ar condicionado

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
Well worth the money good locstion
Pros:

Excellent

Cons:

Beds need slight upgrade

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • it
8
Posizione ottima, fermata metropolitana a soli 6 minuti a piedi. Staff cordiale, gentile e disponibile. Camera piccola,
Pros:

Posizione ottima, vicina al centro.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • family_with_children • us
10
Central Location and Accessible
Pros:

We were traveling with my mom (who uses a walker), so we requested a larger room with 2 beds and on the main floor. There were a few steps up to the main floor of the hotel, but the steps were wide enough for my mom to walk up; breakfast is in the basement, but since there's a small elevator, we had no problem getting our breakfast (full English breakfast (with beans and mushrooms) was cooked based on our request; pastries and drinks served buffet-style). We are thankful that they allowed us to use this breakfast area to sit with a local Londoner for a catch-up visit (and they showed us the kitchen area and items to have afternoon tea). We flew in for a cruise out of Southampton but wanted to travel a bit beforehand, so the hotel graciously held our larger cruise luggage plus a couple of carryon luggage for 6 days. We returned and stayed the night before our cruise (and to pick up our stored luggage).

Cons:

For the English breakfast, eggs were only cooked 1 way: fried (hard) eggs.
I temporarily lost my credit card (which I later found) and reported both lost and found activities. Unfortunately, since I reserved but hadn't yet paid for the 2nd reservation (1 night before the cruise), Booking.com automatically cancelled the reservation. I would've appreciated a direct call (instead of an email) from Booking.com. Fortunately, after I called the hotel directly, the folks there understood the situation and provided us with an available room that worked for my mom.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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chris • couple • gb
8
Pleasant stay, would use again.
Pros:

Convenient location, polite staff, clean rooms.

Cons:

Would have liked Tea and coffee in the room, it was available in the kitchen in the basement if required.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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CAZARRE • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Hotel très agréable, personnel efficace et gentil, quartier agreable

Cons:

Le fait de pouvoir prendre le soir notre repas froid dans la salle du petit dejeuner

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
Іван • family_with_children • ua
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Gary • family_with_children • gb
2
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Nora • couple • us
2
Would have been just as comfortable at a park bench.
Pros:

Nice location, friendly staff.

Cons:

Sooooo hot all night, no AC. No potable water in the room. A miserable room with direct sunlight keeping it unbearable to try to rest.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • couple • fr
10
Amazing
Pros:

Lovely staff and very clean, with good breakfast :). Had a lovely time for our week trip to London.

Cons:

Nothing !

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Sylvia • solo_traveller • fr
7
Hôtel agréable, petit-déjeuner à revoir
Pros:

Hôtel calme dans une rue très calme,à 6 minutes à pied du métro.

Cons:

Par contre le petit-déjeuner n est pas fameux : viennoiseries industrielles, cakes avec crème industriels (encore dans l emballage) et en plus il faisait très chaud et la salle du petit-déjeuner n était pas climatisée et les cakes à la crème tous fondus :(

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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De Astis • solo_traveller • it
7
4 giorni a Londra (Kensington)
Pros:

La posizione dell'hotel in un quartiere tranquillo e comodo per gli spostamenti

Cons:

La camera era piccola, ma soprattutto senza neanche un ventilatore e il bagno molto piccolo, ma comunque tutto pulito, con cambio quotidiano degli asciugamani

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Nina • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
3
Great location but the room very dated.
Pros:

The hotel was clean and in a great location.

Cons:

The room was very small with old furniture and a bed which rolled you out if near the edge. Fried food or cake style food were the main breakfast options.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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viktoryia • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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chiara • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • pt
8
Pros:

Localização e simpatia dos funcionários

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • nl
8
Charming, traditional London hotel with character
Pros:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the St Simeon Hotel and would happily return.

This is a quintessential English Victorian townhouse hotel in a fantastic Kensington location, perfectly situated between bus routes and nearby Tube stations, making it ideal for exploring London.

Although officially a 2-star hotel, we found it extremely comfortable, spotlessly clean, and excellent value for money. Our room overlooked a quiet mews and was remarkably peaceful, allowing for a great night's sleep despite being in central London.

The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming throughout our stay and always happy to help.

Breakfast was a real highlight: fresh fruit every morning, a freshly prepared small Full English breakfast, and excellent strong coffee to start the day.

If you're looking for a charming, traditional London hotel with character, comfort, and a superb location, St Simeon is hard to beat. Highly recommended.

Cons:

Nothing here, really we found nothing to "moan" about

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee