The four-pearl, 212-room Bailey's Hotel offers plenty of historic character, and is packed with grand Victorian architecture. It's popular with both tourists and business travelers, with its enviable central Kensington location, just opposite Gloucester Road Station. Soundproofed rooms are traditionally decorated, with modern amenities such as air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. The elegant restaurant offers fine Italian cuisine, while the chic bar has an extensive wine and cocktail menu. A generous English breakfast is served daily for a fee, and afternoon tea is also available. There are several meeting rooms, and 24-hour access to the Millennium Conference Center, which is in the same building. For an on-site fitness center and sauna, travelers may want to consider the Crowne Plaza instead, which is just one block away.
The four-pearl, 212-room Bailey's Hotel offers plenty of historic character, and is packed with grand Victorian architecture. It's popular with both tourists and business travelers, with its enviable central Kensington location, just opposite Gloucester Road Station. Soundproofed rooms are traditionally decorated, with modern amenities such as air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, Nespresso coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. The elegant restaurant offers fine Italian cuisine, while the chic bar has an extensive wine and cocktail menu. A generous English breakfast is served daily for a fee, and afternoon tea is also available. There are several meeting rooms, and 24-hour access to the Millennium Conference Center, which is in the same building. For an on-site fitness center and sauna, travelers may want to consider the Crowne Plaza instead, which is just one block away.
There are 610 guest rooms at this three-and-a-half-pearl property set in London’s South Kensington neighborhood. It’s on a bustling street and only a short stroll from business destinations, tourist sights, and the Gloucester Road Tube station. Guest rooms are spacious, but dated, and don’t live up to the elegance of the property’s public areas or the modern notions inspired by the hotel's name. There are some good facilities on-site, including a bar and four restaurants, as well as fitness and business centers. Expect to pay extra for Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast. It’s worth comparing with the nearby NH Harrington Hall Hotel, though, where the guest rooms are more modern and stylish.
There are 610 guest rooms at this three-and-a-half-pearl property set in London’s South Kensington neighborhood. It’s on a bustling street and only a short stroll from business destinations, tourist sights, and the Gloucester Road Tube station. Guest rooms are spacious, but dated, and don’t live up to the elegance of the property’s public areas or the modern notions inspired by the hotel's name. There are some good facilities on-site, including a bar and four restaurants, as well as fitness and business centers. Expect to pay extra for Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast. It’s worth comparing with the nearby NH Harrington Hall Hotel, though, where the guest rooms are more modern and stylish.
The Ashburn Hotel is a cozy, modest boutique option on a quiet side street in Kensington. The 38 rooms represent the historic character of this 19th century townhouse with period details such as sculpted ceilings. Decor is on the traditional side, but rooms have modern features with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Details bring extra comfort to the somewhat small rooms, such as plush reading chairs and electric kettles. Personal touches are a highlight here, including a surprise nightly turndown gift, free evening champagne, and option for having breakfast in bed. Other draws are the spacious drawing room and bar and a location near transport.
The Ashburn Hotel is a cozy, modest boutique option on a quiet side street in Kensington. The 38 rooms represent the historic character of this 19th century townhouse with period details such as sculpted ceilings. Decor is on the traditional side, but rooms have modern features with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Details bring extra comfort to the somewhat small rooms, such as plush reading chairs and electric kettles. Personal touches are a highlight here, including a surprise nightly turndown gift, free evening champagne, and option for having breakfast in bed. Other draws are the spacious drawing room and bar and a location near transport.
The 140-room Ambassadors Hotel is a simple, cramped hotel in London's Kensington neighborhood. The hotel's lobby is the sleekest part of the property, and it's a stark contrast from the dark and narrow hallways. Rooms are sparse but not spacious, though updated Deluxe Rooms have a little color in them. A no-frills property, the budget Ambassadors has few additional features, and guests must pay for breakfast and Wi-Fi.
The 140-room Ambassadors Hotel is a simple, cramped hotel in London's Kensington neighborhood. The hotel's lobby is the sleekest part of the property, and it's a stark contrast from the dark and narrow hallways. Rooms are sparse but not spacious, though updated Deluxe Rooms have a little color in them. A no-frills property, the budget Ambassadors has few additional features, and guests must pay for breakfast and Wi-Fi.
With 81 rooms and suites, the upscale Rydges Kensington feels a little more personal than some of the larger hotels of its category. However, it still has a few important amenities (namely a small fitness center, elegant bar, and artsy restaurant) that one would expect from a higher-end property. Rooms are modern and cozy, ranging from small singles to family-size suites, and come with mini-fridges and windows that open. The bathrooms feel somewhat cramped (particularly the showers), but overall this hotel is a good choice for its convenient central-London location, and well-kept rooms and common areas.
With 81 rooms and suites, the upscale Rydges Kensington feels a little more personal than some of the larger hotels of its category. However, it still has a few important amenities (namely a small fitness center, elegant bar, and artsy restaurant) that one would expect from a higher-end property. Rooms are modern and cozy, ranging from small singles to family-size suites, and come with mini-fridges and windows that open. The bathrooms feel somewhat cramped (particularly the showers), but overall this hotel is a good choice for its convenient central-London location, and well-kept rooms and common areas.
Baglioni Hotel London is a four-and-a-half-pearl boutique property overlooking Kensington Gardens and featuring luxurious Italian decor in black and gold. The 67 individually decorated rooms feature black parquet floors, black marble bathrooms with golden sinks, plus high-end amenities like Illy espresso-makers. The chic Italian restaurant and bar, Brunello, is a destination in itself, and the hotel also has a spa and fitness center, plus kid-friendly amenities, though there's no pool. The hotel isn't super close to the tube, but guests are offered free chauffeur service in a Maserati, within a short radius. The Milestone Hotel is a comparable luxury boutique property nearby, offering similar amenities but more traditional English decor.
Baglioni Hotel London is a four-and-a-half-pearl boutique property overlooking Kensington Gardens and featuring luxurious Italian decor in black and gold. The 67 individually decorated rooms feature black parquet floors, black marble bathrooms with golden sinks, plus high-end amenities like Illy espresso-makers. The chic Italian restaurant and bar, Brunello, is a destination in itself, and the hotel also has a spa and fitness center, plus kid-friendly amenities, though there's no pool. The hotel isn't super close to the tube, but guests are offered free chauffeur service in a Maserati, within a short radius. The Milestone Hotel is a comparable luxury boutique property nearby, offering similar amenities but more traditional English decor.
The 162-room Crowne Plaza London Kensington has a lot of local competition, but it's gone to great lengths to stand out from the crowd. The attention-grabbing lobby impresses, while a sleek cocktail bar, Pan-Asian restaurant, and lovely rear garden distinguish the hotel. Rooms are cozy with good technology, though some show signs of wear (renovations are slated for the end of 2014). Location is good for central London, and the Gloucester Road Tube Station is one block away, though the hotel is set on a busy thoroughfare. Rates are average for this caliber of London hotel, however you might save a bit at the nearby Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt.
The 162-room Crowne Plaza London Kensington has a lot of local competition, but it's gone to great lengths to stand out from the crowd. The attention-grabbing lobby impresses, while a sleek cocktail bar, Pan-Asian restaurant, and lovely rear garden distinguish the hotel. Rooms are cozy with good technology, though some show signs of wear (renovations are slated for the end of 2014). Location is good for central London, and the Gloucester Road Tube Station is one block away, though the hotel is set on a busy thoroughfare. Rates are average for this caliber of London hotel, however you might save a bit at the nearby Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt.
The 48-room Mayflower Hotel & Apartments is an upper-middle-range boutique located on the west side of central London in easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. This hotel is also directly behind the Earl's Court tube station, making it particularly convenient for transit -- guests can reach most London hotspots in 30 minutes or less. In addition to the small and tasteful rooms in the main building, there's a separate building with one- and two-bedroom apartments. Rooms have wood floors, hand-carved headboards, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and marble bathrooms, but there's no air-conditioning and rooms facing the train station can be noisy. The nearby Amsterdam Hotel is a similar property, with more muted decor and in-room air-conditioning.
The 48-room Mayflower Hotel & Apartments is an upper-middle-range boutique located on the west side of central London in easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. This hotel is also directly behind the Earl's Court tube station, making it particularly convenient for transit -- guests can reach most London hotspots in 30 minutes or less. In addition to the small and tasteful rooms in the main building, there's a separate building with one- and two-bedroom apartments. Rooms have wood floors, hand-carved headboards, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and marble bathrooms, but there's no air-conditioning and rooms facing the train station can be noisy. The nearby Amsterdam Hotel is a similar property, with more muted decor and in-room air-conditioning.
There are 28 guest rooms at this value property set in London’s Kensington district. The hotel inhabits a historic townhouse on a quiet street near several transport links plus attractions like Kensington High Street, Hyde Park, and the Natural History Museum are just a short walk away. Guest rooms are basic and a bit dated, but well maintained and have a traditional English style. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and a continental breakfast is included in the room rate as well. The hotel's cafe restaurant stays open into the evening. It's worth comparing with Aster House, a nearby three-pearl property where some suites include fireplaces and four-poster beds.
There are 28 guest rooms at this value property set in London’s Kensington district. The hotel inhabits a historic townhouse on a quiet street near several transport links plus attractions like Kensington High Street, Hyde Park, and the Natural History Museum are just a short walk away. Guest rooms are basic and a bit dated, but well maintained and have a traditional English style. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and a continental breakfast is included in the room rate as well. The hotel's cafe restaurant stays open into the evening. It's worth comparing with Aster House, a nearby three-pearl property where some suites include fireplaces and four-poster beds.
The City Continental London Kensington is a value hotel set in a Victorian town house in London's Earls Court area. While not super-central, the area is relatively quiet, and transportation links are good. The 74 rooms have a modern coordinated color scheme, but the carpeting shows wear in places and the leather chairs look old. Plus, some rooms are cramped and stuffy. Bathrooms, while small, have modern, spiffy tiling. Wi-Fi and a basic continental breakfast are included in the room rate. To get a bit more for their money, travelers might also want to check out the nearby Best Western The Boltons, where rooms have iPod docks and Nespresso machines.
The City Continental London Kensington is a value hotel set in a Victorian town house in London's Earls Court area. While not super-central, the area is relatively quiet, and transportation links are good. The 74 rooms have a modern coordinated color scheme, but the carpeting shows wear in places and the leather chairs look old. Plus, some rooms are cramped and stuffy. Bathrooms, while small, have modern, spiffy tiling. Wi-Fi and a basic continental breakfast are included in the room rate. To get a bit more for their money, travelers might also want to check out the nearby Best Western The Boltons, where rooms have iPod docks and Nespresso machines.