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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4 stars
Scarsdale Place Kensington, Kensington, London, W8 5SR
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
191 reviews
Great Hotel !

I stayed here to visit London and it was perfect ! Walking distance to subway, great room service,... See full review

  • OrryBoy
  • Apr 28, 2013
Fantastic hotel

Very good location not far from bus and tube. Moreover, staffs are very helpful can help me to book... See full review

  • bigthiti
  • Apr 8, 2013
Popular 4-star hotel in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

The Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is tucked away in a quiet corner of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The hotel is one of the city's most well known 4-star properties and is equally suitable for both business and leisure travelers. The Copthorne Tara Hotel boasts more than 800 rooms appointed with contemporary furnishings and amenities. The hotel also features two restaurants, a bar, café, 24-hour room service, high-speed Internet and a fitness center.

Highlights
  • Several on-site dining options
  • On-site coffee shop
  • Complimentary fitness center
Rooms

Rooms have been carefully designed to maximize natural daylight, with light wood and soothing shades that offer a quiet retreat at the end of the day. All rooms include private facilities and include satellite TV and pay-per-view, Internet (fees apply), hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, mini-fridge and direct dial telephone with voicemail. Club room guests enjoy complimentary access to the Copthorne Club Lounge, which offers free continental breakfast, newspaper, Internet access, tea and coffee throughout the day and drinks in the evening.

Features

The Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is located in a quiet area of Kensington, just a short walk to the shops and museums of Kensington and Knightsbridge. The hotel is a contemporary and stylish 4-star hotel and is the ideal base for both leisure and business pursuits.

Dining

The hotel boasts a variety of on-site dining and drinking options: Artist Corner offers a la carte dining options in a relaxed setting; Cafexpress serves coffee drinks and sandwiches; and Bugis Street serves a tantalizing array of Singaporean, Malaysian and Cantonese cuisine. Additionally, the Brasserie Restaurant & Bar serves a wide selection of drinks and an all-day menu featuring typical pub fare.

 

The hotel offers a fitness room with cross trainers, treadmills, dumbbells and a stretching area. On-site parking is available, too (fees apply).

Transportation
  • High Street Kensington tube stations (1 minute walking)
  • Heathrow Airport (24 minutes)
  • Gatwick Airport (1 hour, 6 minutes)
Attractions
  • Hyde Park (1.7 mi./2.86 km)
  • Kensington Palace (0.36 mi./0.59 km)
  • Portobello Road Market (1.47 mi./2.37 km)
  • Royal Albert Hall (0.61 mi./0.99 km)
Business
  • Business center
  • Computer stations with Internet (fee applies) and color printers
  • Meeting rooms for 2 to 280 people

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington Rooms

Standard Room
The bedding option for the room is one double bed or one twin bed. Room offers Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Cable / Satellite TV, Disabled facilities, Hairdryer, Heating, Broadband Internet access, Modem / data port connection, Non-smoking rooms, Pay-per-view movies, Refrigerator, 24-hour Room service, Tea and coffee making facilities and Telephone.
Club Room
The bedding option for the room is one double bed. Room facilities include all those featured in the Standard rooms. In addition, Club guests benefit from complimentary access to the Copthorne Club Lounge, offering: Complimentary Continental breakfast, Newspapers, Tea & coffee throughout the day, Internet access and Evening drinks between 6.45pm - 8.15pm.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
Activities
Health club
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

51.4989 -0.1912
Area served
London.
Nearby airports
London Heathrow International Airport.
Area description
Located in a residential area of Kensington within walking distance of the High Street- buses and underground station, close to Earls Court and Olympia Exhibition Centres. Easy access by car or tube from Heathrow airport, minutes away from the shops and museums of Kensington and Knightsbridge/Harrods, 20 minutes to the West End/Oxford Street and Theatreland.

Nearby points of interest

  • High Street Kensington: 0.2 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 0.4 mi
  • Gloucester Road: 0.4 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Earls Court Exhibition Centre: 0.6 mi
  • Natural History Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Science Museum London: 0.7 mi
  • National Art Library: 0.8 mi
  • Queensway: 1 mi
  • Lancaster Gate: 1 mi
  • Harrods: 1.2 mi
  • Stamford Bridge: 1.2 mi
  • Paddington Station: 1.4 mi
  • Notting Hill: 1.5 mi
  • Sloane Square: 1.5 mi
  • High Street Kensington: 0.2 mi
  • Kensington Palace: 0.4 mi
  • Gloucester Road: 0.4 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Earls Court Exhibition Centre: 0.6 mi
  • Natural History Museum: 0.7 mi
  • Science Museum London: 0.7 mi
  • National Art Library: 0.8 mi
  • Queensway: 1 mi
  • Lancaster Gate: 1 mi
  • Harrods: 1.2 mi
  • Stamford Bridge: 1.2 mi
  • Paddington Station: 1.4 mi
  • Notting Hill: 1.5 mi
  • Sloane Square: 1.5 mi
  • Hyde Park: 1.6 mi
  • Hyde Park Corner: 1.7 mi
  • Marble Arch: 1.7 mi
  • Portobello Market: 1.7 mi
  • Park Lane: 1.7 mi
  • Portobello Road: 1.7 mi
  • Royal Mews: 2 mi
  • Victoria station: 2 mi
  • Bond Street London: 2.1 mi
  • Maida Vale: 2.1 mi
  • Victoria Palace Theatre: 2.1 mi
  • Buckingham Palace: 2.1 mi
  • Wallace Collection: 2.1 mi
  • Baker Street: 2.2 mi
  • Lords Cricket Ground: 2.2 mi
  • Queen`s Gallery: 2.2 mi
  • Piccadilly: 2.2 mi
  • Sherlock Holmes Museum: 2.2 mi
  • Madame Tussauds: 2.3 mi
  • Oxford Street: 2.3 mi
  • Shepherds Bush: 2.4 mi
  • Westminster: 2.4 mi
  • Oxford Circus: 2.4 mi
  • Regent Street: 2.4 mi
  • London Palladium: 2.4 mi
  • Photographers Gallery: 2.4 mi
  • Pimlico: 2.5 mi
  • Cutty Sark: 2.5 mi
  • St James's Park: 2.5 mi
  • Kilburn: 2.5 mi

Dining

Bugis Street
Offers a delightful selection of authentic Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisine.
Cafexpress
Serving a selection of coffees/ teas and a wide range of home-made sandwiches, salads and delicious snacks either to enjoy in or to take away.
The Brasserie
It (restaurant & bar) is located on the ground floor of the hotel and offers an informal and very relaxed atmosphere. The venue offers casual dining in the restaurant, serving an 'A la Carte' menu with predominantly British cuisine, and an 'all day' snack menu in the Bar area from 11am .

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (191)

Ratings and reviews for Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Overall score

3.9 / 5
191 out of 191
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
4.4
Value:
3.8

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
BradyBunch
Business
Sedona
May 6, 2013

Very nice hotel perfectly situated in Kensington

This hotel is a great option in beautiful Kensington for a very reasonable price. The rooms are large and clean. Internet is a paid option, which is a disappointment, don't know when hotel management get the message...internet is no option it's part of life and needs to be offered free of charge all over the hotel. The bar is nice and has large flatscreen to enjoy a good game of soccer ;-) If you do not fancy to have breakfast in the hotel just around the corner you have The Muffin Man, a very enjoyable Tea room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Go and have a look at the Psychic Garden in Chelsea, a treasure not known to many!!

Review of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Reviewer score

5
OrryBoy
Mexico
Apr 28, 2013

Great Hotel !

I stayed here to visit London and it was perfect ! Walking distance to subway, great room service, stores, cafes and pharmacy in front of the hotel. Alse there are some sightseeing spots within walking distance. Book a Tour in the Lobby they were very friendly and helpful

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Take the Subway/Tube from the airport

Review of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Reviewer score

4
Joel the traveler
Charlotte, NC
Apr 21, 2013

Great location for a stay in London

The hotel is in a perfect location, right near the tube, a great neighborhood and lots of shopping and resturants. The hotel does need a total facelift.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Reviewer score

4
Traveler fiend
Cincinnati oh
Apr 19, 2013

Great location for the price

Able to check in early! The concierge was so helpful at helping to figure out the best way to get to where we wanted to go.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Go to the muffin man around the corner great place for tea and snacks

Review of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Reviewer score

4
mom of daughter studying
upstate NY
Apr 11, 2013

great place for comfort, location and price

comfortable room and bed, very clean, good value, staff helpful. near tube and buses, shopping, restaurants, Kensington and Hyde Parks and more. we were there as a couple for 6 nights and would book there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Marks and Spencer is a department store near-by that has a nice food section for take outs and staples

Review of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Reviewer score

5
bigthiti
Bangkok
Apr 8, 2013

Fantastic hotel

Very good location not far from bus and tube. Moreover, staffs are very helpful can help me to book everything.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Reviewer score

2
swimfan74
Charlotte, nc
Apr 4, 2013

not great, not good

The room was gross, it even had mold in the bathroom.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Reviewer score

4
Satisfied
Wexford Ireland
Mar 24, 2013

Excellent location for city break

Fabulous location for London city break.Very friendly and efficient staff.Bar food excellent.Rooms could do with a makeover but very clean.Only few minutes walk from tube station and beside taxi rank.Lots of shop and restaurants close by.Will definitely return to the Copthorne Tara Kensington.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Reviewer score

4
Traveler fiend
Cincinnati oh
Mar 17, 2013

Good value and location

Great location, staff so helpful with directions .Great place around the corner to have tea and scones, This is my second time staying there and would definitely go back again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Reviewer score

4
Retired Pamela
Kernersville, North Carolina
Mar 6, 2013

Wishing to Return

Our six night stay at the Copthorne Tara Hotel was much too short! The hotel was very conveniently located to the tube station, great restaurants, Kensington Palace and Gardens, Hyde Park, several museums, and a couple of grocery stores. We were grateful for the mini refrigerator in the room, which we used for a few breakfast items. This budget saver allowed us to take full advantage of the many pubs in the area. The staff was more than helpful with storing our luggage prior to check-in, allowing us to check in a little early, and arranging shuttle service back to Heathrow. If only I could make a return trip........

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Long walk from hotel

There were so many things available within walking distance or a short tube ride.

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