Ember Locke Kensington

Hotels
8.8 (2091 reviews)
202 Cromwell Road , London , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2091 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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Begüm solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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raghad couple kw
2
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Simona solo_traveller au
7
Fair. Need to go back to the basics.
Pros:

Good location with a stylish interior and chique setup. Good gym facilitates and restaurant downstairs.

Cons:

They don’t clean your room during the stay. At this price range I would expect at least a basic rubbish removal and bedsheet change at a minimum.

Beds were very uncomfortable and pillows were not hard. Insufficient for a hotel in this price range.

We had to ask for fresh towels and toilet paper. Basic expectations at this price point.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Katie solo_traveller gb
8
Ticked all the boxes! A great spot!
Pros:

I was aware that reviews of Ember Locke Kensington were mixed but overall I had an excellent stay and would definitely stay again. I stayed in a LG apartment which was very spacious and a great space for myself and my dog, it was a little dark and I had to reply on lighting but not too much of a biggie. There was no tv remote in my room when I first arrived (and thats how you receive the WIFI code) and the website still states that they supply a dog bed if you book a dog apartment which they DO NOT anymore, HOWEVER they still had dog beds and supplied me one very swiftly which I was extremely grateful for. There were certain corners of the apartment that could have been cleaned better but again it wasn't a deal breaker, and I found the staff extremely helpful and friendly, and the venue itself was always busy and buzzing with guests. I was happy to have found somewhere i could stay with my pooch and really would recommend it in terms of location (super close to underground and amenities)
I will definitely be back!

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
8
Excellent stay - convienent - clean comfortable and friendly
Pros:

Good location for Albert Hall /natural history museum Etc - staf fb were excellent and friendly - nice garden to sit in the sunshine - room quiet clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Only minor - no draft beer and limited menu all of which is understandable as helps keep costs under control.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Alice couple au
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Clifford couple gb
7
Good stay with one exception.
Cons:

Came back from seeing a show at 22:45 to find bar closed at 22:30, unable to relax with friends and a drink after a good night out.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Olga extended_group it
4
Not worth for money required
Pros:

Very quiet room and good quality mattress - excellent sleep. Not far from tube. Plenty of places to eat nearby.
Positive the presence of the iron with iron board; decent hair dryer in the room.

Cons:

There is no regualr cleaning of the rooms, only for extra charge. Considering that the rooms were dirty already on check-in and the price paid, I find that absurd.
Overall cleanliness in the room and other areas of the hotel is inadequate.
Flush in the toilet is too week, even for a single piece of paper.
No cutlery in the room kitchen.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Lauren-Michelle solo_traveller us
8
Definitely would stay there again!
Pros:

The hotel is adorable and the room was very nice and comfortable! I loved that there was AC and a lift! It was conveniently located as well.

Cons:

My bathroom wasn't properly cleaned upon arrival and the food in the restaurant wasn't great. Everything was wonderful though.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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mumtaz family_with_children gb
7
Fair hotel good location
Pros:

To be fair overall Hotel was fine but the night we stayed where we expected to enter the summer garden to enjoy outside we were unable - this was due to an event being held in the breakfast area and summer garden - hence we missed being able to eat and drink in the garden both evening and early morning - other than that Hotel was fair

Cons:

Unable to enter garden area to consume drinks and unable to eat out in the garden both at evening and at breakfast

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Natalía couple is
6
Pros:

Beautiful lobby and breakfast/lunch area, nice smell when you walked in.

Cons:

It was not very clean in the bathroom in our room. Toothpaste stains by the sink and hairs and dirt on the bathroom door.

I had prepaid a late checkout but still someone knocked and opened our room at 10:20 but checkout is not until 11 in the first place. I asked for a refund for the late checkout and we just checked out at 11.

They did not clean our room, we only stayed for 2 nights but for a 4 starred hotel I would think you get new towels everyday and they would make your bed and maybe take the trash. But I asked for new towels late at night and they did come with new towels to the room.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Lina couple de
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Anu couple gb
7
Short and mostly sweet!
Pros:

The ambience and decor were stunning

Cons:

The bathroom wasn’t the most clean and in keeping with the decor of the room

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Amna family_with_children ae
3
Pros:

The interior is really nice

Cons:

Acs are not good enough rooms were boiling
Cleanness of toilet weren’t satisfying
We had underground rooms it was so noisy
+ the lift in entrance were not working

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Another wonderful stay - the hotel was every bit as brilliant as last time.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Honey couple gb
10
Beautiful!
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful and staff are very accommodating. Came here for my birthday and it was just absolutely amazing!

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Anthony J extended_group gb
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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hajo solo_traveller nl
9
Great stay- we will return
Pros:

Heerlijke tuin goede sfeer voor London okay prijs kwaliteitsverhouding vlakbij metro station (5min)

Cons:

Check in was rommelig en duurde eindeloos. Personeel zag je niet staan. Gelukkig was er een dame die wel gastvrij was.
De kamer worden 1xpw schoongemaakt. Booking kan dat beter vermelden.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Kerima couple at
3
Gute Lage, aber dreckig.
Pros:

Die Lage.

Cons:

Alles war verdreckt. Das Zimmer, der Restaurantbereich, der Lift…
Kein Standard für 4 Sterne…

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jane family_with_children gb
8
The hotel was nice, the decor was lovely, the location was great.
Pros:

Really lovely decor, good sized room and quiet.

Cons:

The room could have been cleaned a little better. There were a few crumbs on the sofa in the room and on the floor when we arrived.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee