Ember Locke Kensington

Hotels
8.8 (1970 reviews)
202 Cromwell Road , London , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inadequate amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Issues with dirtiness and poor maintenance highlighted in multiple reviews.
Service
9.35
Friendly staff mentioned positively, though some service issues noted.
Location
9.89
Great location with direct access to transport links and city center.
Room Quality
8.34
Complaints about room condition and small size, but some rooms cozy.
Amenities
8.37
Lack of toiletries and inadequate room service mentioned.
Value for Money
8.83
Expected higher quality for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.88
Breakfast services were found lacking by some guests.
Overall Experience
9.35
Positive aspects regarding location and service, but significant drawbacks noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 10:22

Property Description

Convenient Location: Located just 4.3 km from the heart of London, Ember Locke offers a tranquil escape with easy access to the city's bustling center.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy a comfortable stay with air-conditioned units, a fully equipped kitchen in selected rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Nearby Attractions: Explore iconic landmarks like the Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum, just a stone's throw away from the aparthotel.

Experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort at Ember Locke. Book your stay now to make unforgettable memories in London.

Important information:

When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Dog Stays
We have dog friendly properties where 1 dog of up to 30 kilos is welcome. Registered service animals will be permitted in all locations where notice has been given prior to arrival. Additional charges apply for dogs (excluding registered service dogs) and a completed pet waiver upon check-in is mandatory. It is your responsibility before arrival to check that dogs are permitted at the Property. Storage of luggage after 23:59 on the day of arrival and/or departure (storage is free until 23.59 pm on the day of arrival and/or departure).

Gym Disclaimer
Guests are now all required to sign a gym disclaimer in order to be able to use the gym.

Gym
The use of gym facilities is subject to guests signing a mandatory disclaimer, acknowledging and agreeing to the terms of use of the gym. This policy applies to all properties equipped with gym facilities and the form of disclaimer will be made available to guests at those properties. We provide a weekly cleaning service for stays of 7 nights or more with an additional fee. Smoking Charge and Hardkey replacement with an additional fee.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 40 per day.

  • 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 available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for £40 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1970 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 7.88
Overall Experience: 9.35
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Julia solo_traveller us
10
Patricia at the front desk was amazing and very helpful. Great breakfast, beautiful room. I hope to stay here again in t
Pros:

Gorgeous property. Wonderful room.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple gb
3
Extremely disappointing
Pros:

We liked the foyer and the general vibe of the hotel,
The Shower has lovely and the bathroom in general was very nice,
the location was lovely,
Guy on the front desk was happy to help out with whatever he could,

Cons:

The room was a complete disappointment,
I had spent £240 on the room and we were put on LG (Basement) with 0 view,
The "Vibe" I had mentioned was completely lost as it had just felt like the room just had things thrown into it instead of the room being planned out,
It was dirty - dust all along the windows - Hair found in bed - would drop my phone off the side of the bed to it falling in dirt,
The room didn't work - Coffee machines and stuff not even plugged in so we had to try and move it around to find plugs - The door handles would fall off making it like an escape room to leave the bathroom
Would not be staying here again complete waste of money when I could of paid the same price for a central London hotel

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller us
6
Beautiful but okay
Pros:

The Ember-Locke was beautiful and some of the staff was very friendly.

Cons:

There was hair in the bath tubs. Thry told us at check-in that there was no service for a 2 day stay but there was only one small trash can in one of the bathrooms and only enough coffee and tea for one day. So we had to divide it up and one person have a coffee one day, so we had coffee for the next morning. We tried to get a meal when we got in at the resturant, and they said thry could serve us until 9:00. It was 8:40, by 8:45 I asked if someone could take our order because after seating us and telling us about the 9:00 cut off she never came back. Someone else took our order and said the food would close at 9, but we could still order drinks. There were several tables seated who were waiting for food, so we weren't thr only ones. When the first finally came back, I asked for another drink and she refused. I explained that the other waiter told us we could order something. She said she would ask her colleague because she didn't believe me. Then she did bring me a second drink after checking with the other waiter. I also asked for a glass of milk for my child and she told me she couldn't provide anything after 9:00. The customer service was very much lacking.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Salome solo_traveller ad
9
very nice plays to stay, friendly and helpful staff and great rooms.
Pros:

The location was great.

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Luis solo_traveller pt
7
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple gb
8
Gorgeous boutique hotel, staff friendliness needs some work
Pros:

Gorgeous property and rooms in a great location. Feels like a luxury boutique hotel, however staff attitude does not fit with that.

Cons:

Staff were not friendly and welcoming. For the price and type of hotel it is I’d expect a much warmer welcome and like staff are actually happy to greet guests instead of it seeming like a bother. Food was nice but the parmesan fries were £7 which was insane considering they were literally fries with the smallest sprinkle of Parmesan on top.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Lucy family_with_children gb
10
What a find!
Pros:

My daughter and I stayed here. It was fabulous from start to finish. The people on reception were super helpful and friendly. Our room was so peaceful looking onto the garden. We loved the kitchen area and the colours were so relaxing and felt very decadent.
Breakfast was delicious and the decor is so cool. We will be back for sure :)

Cons:

Nothing -it was genuinely delightful.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Maide Deniz family_with_children tr
6
Pros:

Odamız bahçeye bakan taraftaydı, sessiz ve güzel manzaralıydı. Ütü ve ütü masası vardı. Saç kurutma makinası iyiydi. Ben yemek vs hazırlamadım ama isteyen için küçük mutfak yeterliydi. Otelin kahvaltı ve yemek servisi güzel di.

Cons:

Oda haftada bir kez temizleniyor. Terlik, makyaj pamuğu, kulak çubuğu vs yok. Küçük mutfak var ama giysiler için dolap yok; çekmece ve askılık var, o da biraz yetersiz.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Jamal solo_traveller sa
10
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Baiju solo_traveller za
8
Good stay and very convenient location.
Pros:

Location and vibe

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Jacqi Callaghan couple us
8
Overall it was a great stay.
Pros:

The staff, the decor, the vibe.

Cons:

No space around bed, bedding didn't fit right.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Noa couple il
10
המלון יפה ונעים, מומלץ בחום. תודה רבה לצוות המלון שהיה נעים ואדיב.
Pros:

העיצוב של המלון כל כך יפה ומזמין, החדרים נוחים ומרווחים והצוות אדיב ועשה כל שביכולתו כדי לשפר את חווית השהייה.

Cons:

הדבר היחידי שאני יכולה לחשוב עליו זה המיקום אבל גם הוא לא באמת שלילי כי האזור שקט ונעים. יש תחנת רכבת קרובה למלון והוא כן במרחק הליכה מהרבה אזורי עניין בסביבה.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Courtney couple gb
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Annika solo_traveller se
9
Pros:

I stayed for two weeks and was very happy with Ember! Great with a kitchen and washer/dryer for a longer stay. Walking distance to the underground and Hyde park. I will come back!

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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amber couple gb
7
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Eline family_with_children nl
8
Heerlijk verblijf, ruime kamers met een thuis gevoel door de lobby, en het restaurant.
Pros:

De combi met het restaurant Eve, fijne ambiance en de prachtige tuin waar we een cocktailtje dronken. Heel aardige mensen.

Cons:

De bedden stonden scheef en waren te zwaar om te verplaatsen. Daardoor lag mijn matras in een kuil (kamer LG3)
Ook lagen de tegels in de douche los en kwam er voegsel los

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Lauralie couple ca
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Alice solo_traveller gb
10
Great location, super comfortable and quiet room and very great value for money. Strong recommend!
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Puruvi Vrajesh solo_traveller gb
4
2026-05-27 via Nuitee