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Ellen Kensington

Property class: 4

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A hotel entrance with a marble staircase, a sign reading "ELLEN KENSINGTON," and a modern light fixture above the entrance.
An outdoor cafĂŠ with tables and chairs, a large golden bear sculpture, and potted plants.
A cozy seating area with a cushioned bench, a vase with flowers, and a table with a fruit bowl.
A dining area with round tables set for a meal, a large vase with flowers in the center, and wall murals depicting clouds and trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a coffee machine, and a TV.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $193
$161 nightly
$193 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0EN
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Stamford Bridge Stadium
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Cosy Double

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a decorative vase with flowers.

Cosy Single

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television on the wall, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Continental Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a coffee machine, and a TV.

Crown Suite

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A cozy seating area with a cushioned bench, a vase with flowers, and a table with a fruit bowl.

Suite (Coronation)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, Terrace

A neatly made bed with a quilted cover, a bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

Classic Room, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through a window, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door with a handle.

Classic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a coffee machine, and a chair.

Classic Deluxe

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed, a large wardrobe, a window with curtains, and a patterned carpet.

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Cosy Single

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a minibar.

Cosy Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

With a stay at Ellen Kensington in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Natural History Museum. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kensington High Street and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Marble Arch.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Imperial College London - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 10 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cast Iron Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ellen Kensington

Ellen Kensington offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2024.

Make yourself at home in one of the 105 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
At Ellen Kensington, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Ellen Kensington has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 6 floors
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 50
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 150

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 50
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 26 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 70 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per night plus GBP 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 150 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 70 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Ellen Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 326 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay, very good breakfast, nice location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice staff, clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice cozy hotel, close to Underground
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was lovely and clean and the hotel was beautiful, the bed was really comfy and would recommend - would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room convenient location great staff and food . Elevator is a bit slow . Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, balcony was small but a nice touch. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was lovely and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, a lot better than I thought for a smaller hotel. Stones throw from Earl’s Court train station. Really polite helpful staff, great little bar area and lovely rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Very smart hotel. Staff extremely pleasant and helpful. Loved the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location. The room was on the smaller side, but perfectly adequate for a solo weekend trip. The bed and pillows were very comfortable, and I had a good night's sleep. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really enjoyed our stay at Ellen The staff were very friendly and professional The location was excellent so close to Earls Court tube
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is top-notch great hotel for the Price. Great location very close to the Earls Court station.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice stay and lovely staff. Definitely will return when I’m next in London.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I lived my stay at the Ellen Kensington. The location is excellent. My accommodations were comfortable and very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Honestly, one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at anywhere!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We booked a compact room which was great for a 1 night stay - the AC was amazing and welcomed after being out all day in the high temperatures in June Our room wasn’t ready on arrival but when we returned the team had placed our case in the room for us 😃 All in all a great location nice stay for 1 night in Earls Court
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was good fresh food Good presentation Excellent coffee Service The ambiance ok
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was very nice and room was very clean and comfy. The staff was very helpful. I was in a single twin bed room and my only comment is that it would have been nice if the TV was mounted on a swivel. Difficult to watch from the side😁! Great location and close to metro. Loved the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel, great decor, very clean, friendly staff who were very helpful. Restaurant was excellent, food so good, room was excellent. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Immaculately clean room, beautiful decor, lovely breakfast. Rooms haven’t been thought out very well though - the bathroom floods when the shower is used and the only mirror is the one in the bathroom (where there is no plug for hair tools)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was excellent in every way. Polite and helpful staff, you feel taken care of from beginning to end of your stay. We stayed for three nights and had a small terrace connected to our room. This was great as this was a period with hot temperatures in London. Quiet area, beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Extremely nice small hotel located very close to Earls court. Our room was so quiet and lovely. We will be back! Only thing was there was no kettle but only coffee machine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Breakfast was good, location excellent I recommend All services around thé tube station ( Earl’s Court) Quiet area Clean and secure
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026