160 Cromwell Road, Kensington, London, United Kingdom | (888) 223-2608
Located in smart and fashionable Kensington
Five-minute walk from some of London's finest museums
Smart, quirky lobby decor with designer pieces
High-tech touches in rooms, including Samsung tablets and wireless Bluetooth speakers
Game rooms with huge TV and pool tables
Italian restaurant with outdoor dining
Champagne bar with extensive cocktail menu
Lounge with selection of cigars and heated herb garden
Free Wi-Fi
Small rooms and bathrooms
East-facing rooms overlook parking lot
No fitness center or spa
The Xenia Hotel couples an upscale atmosphere with cleverly eccentric interior design in London's leafy, west-central Kensington district. Public areas, such as a cozy cigar and liquor lounge, and homey basement game room, provide superb spaces for relaxation. Rooms are on the small side but provide such touches as cashmere blankets, as well as an array of high-tech amenities. Also check out the nearby Hotel Indigo at about the same price point.
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Scene
Upscale vibe with quirky decor and designer touches
Housed in an immaculately rendered Victorian mansion, the Hotel Xenia impresses with its elegant Corinthian-columned facade, neo-classical pediments, and wrought-iron railings. Passing the uniformed doorman, guests enter a lobby decorated with quirky, contemporary flair, funky furnishings, and design pieces by Vivian Westwood and Tom Kirk. This design extends to the hotel's futuristic, polished white bar, circled with stylish stools and colorful print wallpaper. A bright, airy conservatory is home to the hotel's smart, contemporary restaurant, which overlooks the street and provides an outdoor patio area for dining.
Location
Swanky Kensington setting close to London's finest museums
Set in London's fashionable and well-heeled Kensington neighborhood, the Hotel Xenia is well situated for exploring many of the city's finest attractions on foot. The renowned trio of the Natural History, Science, and Victoria and Albert museums are around a 10-minute walk away, while the nearby Gloucester Road Underground stop provides speedy access to central London. Famed King's Road lies a mile to the south, while trendy Notting Hill is a mile in the other direction.
Rooms
Smart neutral decor and a host of high-tech amenities
The hotel's 99 rooms are decorated in neutral color schemes, with smart and stylish furnishings, and the odd, quirky touch. Particular attention has been paid to in-room technology, with 32-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, Samsung tablets, and wireless Bluetooth speakers. Luxurious details include hand-woven cashmere blankets on the beds, and L'Occitane toiletries in the bathrooms. Lower-priced rooms are small, however, and most bathrooms are tight on space.
Features
Ample relaxation spaces and outdoor dining
The hotel's public areas are particularly impressive, from the basement game room with an 82-inch TV, pool table, and interactive lighting, to the homey and quirky Living Wall cocktail bar with its wide selection of cigars and liquors. The futuristic yet funky Champagne Bar provides a moody ambience for evening cocktails, while the Evoluzione restaurant offers a distinctive take on Italian classics, and outdoor dining in the summer.
