 The Kensington Hotel is centrally situated in the heart of upmarket and exclusive South Kensington, close to the museums, Albert Hall, Harrods and Harvey Nichols. This hotel is centrally located, close to Kensington Gardens, where a wonderful walk across Hyde Park will take you into the heart of London.
This is a superb hotel, set in a fantastic location. The entire hotel has been totally refurbished, and just re-opened in May 2009. A stunning hotel in the centre of London, this beautifully authentic property offers guests' a pied-a-terre that is simply begging to be experienced. With period-style drawing rooms, magnificent bay windows, real fireplaces, parquet floors and original art, it is truly one of Regency London's most imposing properties, offering luxurious bedrooms, a vibrant cocktail bar, modern restaurant, exclusive nightclub and full-service gym.
The lobby and reception area is certainly 'different' and exclusive, with its marbled floor and reception desk, red reception and wall decorations. A beautiful access to the hotel that screams class and exclusivity. An arch leads to the adjacent drawing room, a large and beautiful room decorated in classic style where the longest list of tea types in England can be enjoyed.
All the rooms are in excellent condition, having been completely refurbished in 2009. They are all of good size and richly decorated using luxurious fabrics and furniture. The decor mixes grand period features with designer items, to create a unique and wonderful style.
All rooms are located on upper floors and feature crisp linens, chic furnishings and LCD TV's. All superior rooms are beautifully refurbished with custom designed furniture, 300 thread count bed linen, each with a modern contemporary bathroom with state of the art steam-free mirror, multi head power shower and luxury Temple Spa Toiletries to compliment. Sound and vision comes courtesy of flat-screen televisions, speakers and media hub. Air conditioning, complimentary Wi Fi, Mini bars (fees apply) and lap top safes in all rooms.
The restaurant reproduces the style and feeling of a Country Club, with green leather sofas and bookcases everywhere. It's a brand new, newly refurbished restaurant that serves modern continental cuisine. The cocktail bar, with its wood paneling, slate floors, distressed mirrors and blue glass ceiling is a great place to enjoy a drink.
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(5 stars)