Premier Inn London Kensington - Olympia

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.4 (63 reviews)
22-32 West Cromwell Road,Kensington,London , London , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Location close to metro
Some guests reported an impeccable stay
Cons:
Strong smell of damp/mold in rooms
Windows could not be opened (no ventilation)
Smelly carpets

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple comments about a strong smell of damp and mold throughout rooms and carpets; negative impact on stay.
Service
9.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Location
10
Positive mention: close to the metro, convenient location.
Room Quality
5
Windows could not be opened (no ventilation), carpets and rooms smelled; room change did not resolve the issue.
Amenities
9.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Value for Money
9.65
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
9.65
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
9
Mixed impressions: one reviewer reported a bad experience due to smells and ventilation issues, another described their stay as 'Séjour impeccable'.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-04 19:46

Property Description

Experience the charm and excitement of a city break in the heart of Kensington!

Prime Location: Nestled between the Earls Court and Olympia Exhibition Centres, our hotel is just minutes away from attractions like the Natural History Museum and Chelsea's Stamford Bridge Stadium, making it the perfect base for exploration.

Comfortable Stay: Our spacious rooms are designed with your comfort in mind, featuring extra-comfy beds that guarantee a restful night's sleep after a day of adventures.

Friendly Service: Our dedicated team is here to ensure your stay is memorable, offering personalized assistance and local tips to help you make the most of your visit.

Book now to create your own fairytale getaway in this vibrant city!

Important information:

NCP Pembroke Road (open Mon-Fri only). Cost: 25 GBP per 24 hours. Height restriction: 2m. Marriott London Kensington Hotel (SW5 0TH). Cost: 35 GBP per 24 hours. No height restriction. There is a loading bay in front of hotel with 20 minute waiting limit 2 spaces with maximum stay of 4 hours, 11 residential spaces which are available free of charge at weekends and after 7:00pm midweek.
By tube: the nearest tube station is Earls Court, which is on the Piccadilly line and the District line. Take the Earls Court Road exit, cross the road then turn left. Walk to the end of the road, passing the Metro Bank, cross the traffic lights and turn left onto West Cromwell Road. Continue straight and you will see the hotel on the right.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 63 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 9.7
Location: 10
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 9.7
Value for Money: 9.65
Food and Beverage: 9.65
Overall Experience: 9
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ali
2
Pros:

Our stay was a bad experience. The first room we were given was on the 1st floor and had a strong smell of damp and mold. On the second day, we requested a room change, but unfortunately the room on the 2nd floor had the same issue. In general, there was an unpleasant smell throughout the entire hotel. In addition, the room windows could not be opened, so there was no option to ventilate the room. The carpets on the floor also smelled bad, which seriously affected our stay in a negative way. The only positive aspect of the hotel was its location close to the metro.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Mohamed
10
Pros:

Séjour impeccable

2025-12-11 via Nuitee
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E7343BZjoshw Couples
2
Rubbish disappointed terrible
Pros:

!Do not stay bad experience!
Stayed here for 3 nights had no hot water rooms not tidy to standard expectations from Premier Inn rubbish on floor beds not made looked like they had been slept in already staff not friendly or understanding of the situation told us to complain to a number they wrote on a card and offered us a free breakfast which we were happy with at the time giving they had promised the showers would be working on our second day but we turned up to breakfast in the morning the queue was ridiculous but we was not told to book in advance breakfast was cold and not edible personally I have rang the number they have given me and I’m now waiting to hopefully get a refund for hygiene purposes this is unacceptable and the matter will be taken further if a refund isn’t provided

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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adamhC7403UH NONE
2
Terrible night away for winterwonderland
Pros:

Terrible dirty towels no hot water staff rude and no interest breakfast was overwhelming and queuing for ages. Never again.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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Y6431YMjonathanh NONE
2
Not great
Pros:

No hot water for a shower, forced to get cold shower. Offered complementary breakfast but so did every other guest and they did not advise us to book breakfast ahead of time. Sink was blocked so was also unable to use sink without it overflowing.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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spvdevon Business Exeter, Devon, England
10
Always book Premier Inn now
Pros:

I needed a hotel room in London for 1 night; I didn't mind not being in Central London but wanted somewhere near a tube station. As always now I first check Premier Inn and found this hotel. Fantastic price so I booked it - the Arnos Grove underground station is about a 7 minute walk from the hotel. I checked in using the self service; my room was spotless, clean and modern. Bathroom also spotless. Slept really well, didn't hear any from other guests or from outside. For the price it was brilliant, I paid under £50 and couldn't fault the hotel. Arsenal Football stadium is just a few stops away on the same line so easy to get to and from; central London is about 30 minutes away on the underground. There is an Aldi just round the corner from the hotel along with a tiny Morrisons shop; a large retail park is about a 15 minute walk away.
Highly recommend.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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mounirab580 Family
10
Kind team
Pros:

Very happy with the tam specially Bibi very kind ,professional and made us feel like home .
My little daughter loved her so much

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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richardbG2695AX Family
10
Great stay in convenient location
Pros:

First class service at Premier Inn, New Southgate.
Team were friendly and check in was quick and easy.
Room was clean and beds super comfortable.

We were staying for 2 nights and taking in the usual London highlights and a concert at nearby Alexandra Palace.

Breakfast was a choice of continental or full English with ample choice, well cooked and choice of teas, coffees and cold drinks with free refills.

I ate in restaurant one evening due to family member not feeling great and had their burger with fries and slaw. Great meal at a reasonable price.

The team, as mentioned were fantastic, really friendly and helpful.

Highly recommend

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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Roving528604 Family
10
Overnight stay with family.
Pros:

A good location for where we were going. Calm, friendly hotel. The room was spotless. The staff were friendly and helpful. Special mention to Bibi, lovely lady.

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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AngieF974 Family
4
Unfriendly staff
Pros:

When we arrived the lady on reception was rude and seemed like she didn’t want to be there. The Wi-Fi was down and she asked us to pay in cash. I don’t carry that much cash on me. The next day we went out and when we came back our key card wouldn’t work had to queue to get it reset. My daughter went out in the evening. She arrived back around midnight. Her key card wouldn’t work. She went to reception. Told them the name on the booking. The staff on reception said it was not the name. Refused her entry. Luckily she rang me and woke me up so I could go down and let her in. Must have the same issue as the morning with the other key card. She was very upset. I also had paid for an early check in. But due to delayed trains we didn’t get in until 3.30pm. I asked if the early check could be refunded and the rude receptionist said no way. Also the shower needs looking at because it didnt work properly.

2025-11-29 via Tripadvisor
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Romicha NONE
10
Simple honest review
Pros:

This is my forth time staying at the Premier inn Paddington Basin this year.
The location is great if your portal station is London Paddington and it's nice to be on the Basin away from all the traffic, but with a few nice eateries.
The hotel is warm and friendly and the staff are welcoming.
The rooms are basic but comfortable as one would expect from Premier Inn.
It is a little pricey for a Premier Inn but I guess this is taking into account the location. I will be back as it is very convenient.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
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philsM9096DJ NONE
2
Dont stay in room 5 with a family above u they won't refund u
Pros:

Worst night stay ever family above kids banged on the ceiling hours complain nothing done next morning same again ask for refund nothing done from a long train journey to have no sleep horrid stay

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
7
70lesleyk Business Stoke Gabriel, Totnes, Devon, England
2
Find another hotel!!!
Pros:

Don't touch this hotel. I stayed for 5 days while working for a client and was bitten whilst in bed on 4 consecutive nights. The hotel said that I must have brought the bugs in as there were no signs of bugs! Obviously not as I hadn't been bitten before I arrived, nor after I left, so it doesn't take a genious to figure that one out.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
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JulietteWyn NONE Canterbury, Kent, England
10
Recommended hotel for short stay in london
Pros:

Location easy to find. Friendly staff. Room had everything we needed including nice towels & tea/coffee tray. Option to restock coffee & tea during our stay using items set out in easy to locate trays in foyer. Really good choice at breakfast & tasted great!

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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tarynm961 Family
6
Great if was able to shower
Pros:

Staff very friendly especially Koyel who was extra helpful. Visit spoilt by no hot water for our 2 night stay which was out of hotel’s remit but we were promised a full stay refund as compensation which was very reasonable.

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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anitasM33OH NONE
6
Review
Pros:

Had a qr code to do self check in but got a hostile response from a colleague there. Then when checked in got told that the hotel had no hot water & was told that it would be back on by late afternoon. Next morning still no hot water. Unacceptable!

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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U7548SMlesleyg Couples
10
Weekend in London with easy access to transport & fantastic hotel atmosphere & assistance.
Pros:

This hotel was amazing. We are both disabled to a hotel close to Paddington station was a must. Literally just across the road and our experience with all staff was excellent.

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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J9644TFvitorc Business
10
Thank you Bibi
Pros:

Bibi was exceptional in resolving a problem with my reservation, which allowed me to sleep after a night of work. Thank you.

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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aarz79 Business
8
Usual premier keepin up with area costs
Pros:

Decent sleep, not the best but its a premier prison...u cant open a window.. food on a 4/5... breakfast hit n miss, bar very expensive but thats southern... 7.25 a pint of madri thats £4 in the north.. why.... cos the south need to take more..

2025-11-20 via Tripadvisor
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SimonP882 Solo travel Exeter, Devon, England
4
Disappointing.
Pros:

Stayed one night. Decided to eat in restaurant, wasn’t busy but staff couldn’t cope. Very slow, not friendly either. Bedroom had a very noisy vent, no instructions for a/c either. Mentioned it to reception in morning. Manager advised I email customer relations who were utterly useless when I did email them, infact weeks later I am still waiting further reply which clearly isn’t coming! Like most businesses staff make up answers and aren’t trained. Stayed in numerous Premier Inns and this is definitely the worst from my experience.

2025-11-19 via Tripadvisor