Kensington Gardens Hotel

Victorian hotel within walking distance of Kensington Palace

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Where to?

Dates

December 2025

9

January 2026

Close to Natural History Museum and Hyde Park, Sonder Kensington Gardens offers a warm welcome with self-serve breakfast. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, convenient location, and amenities like free WiFi in public areas, an elevator for easy access to all floors, express check-out for a quick departure. Designer toiletries in bathrooms add an extra touch of comfort.

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

Housekeeping (on request)
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Television
Elevator
Bathtub or shower
Mini-fridge

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 9 - Dec 10

Tomorrow

Dec 10 - Dec 11

Similar properties

Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 25 per person)

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

$128 nightly

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

15 Prince of Wales Terrace, London, England, W85PQ

What's nearby

Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Kensington Palace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Royal Albert Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Hyde Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 39 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 45 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 47 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 65 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 94 min drive
London Paddington Station - 25 min walk
West Brompton Station - 26 min walk
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 27 min walk
High Street Kensington Station - 8 min walk
Gloucester Road Underground Station - 11 min walk
Queensway Underground Station - 15 min walk

Restaurants

‪Min Jiang - ‬3 min walk
‪Goat Tavern - ‬3 min walk
‪Origin Kensington - ‬3 min walk
‪Zaika - ‬2 min walk
‪Como Garden - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kensington Gardens Hotel

You'll be in a fantastic location at Kensington Gardens Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. This Victorian hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Kensington Palace and Imperial College London. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: High Street Kensington Station is 8 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 40 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
- A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
- Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- No onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free self-serve breakfast 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Virtual front desk

Facilities

Victorian architecture

Accessibility

Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Heating
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually furnished

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

Housekeeping on request (surcharge)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Frequently asked questions

Does Kensington Gardens Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kensington Gardens Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kensington Gardens Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kensington Gardens Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Kensington Gardens Hotel like?

Kensington Gardens Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from High Street Kensington Station and 11 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.