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Ellen Kensington

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Bar (on property)
Suite (Coronation) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Dining
Hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $193
$161 nightly
$193 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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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, Natural History Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Double

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Single

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

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Continental Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Continental Suite

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Crown Suite

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

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Suite (Coronation) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite (Coronation)

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

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Classic Room, Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, Terrace

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

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Classic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Deluxe | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Deluxe

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Single

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, a dresser, and a patterned floor.

Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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 Kensington High Street and Hyde Park. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Marble Arch and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Buckingham Palace.

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 - 5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 10 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cast Iron Bar & Grill - ‬4 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2024
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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

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Ellen Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 240 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, one of the best hotels I’ve stayed at anywhere!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is is in
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and location. Clean room and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a quiet area. Close to tube and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is perfect and spotless! The staff are great and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable, clean room with London charm! Staff were so nice and able to store our luggage before our room was ready and after check out. Breakfast buffet in the morning is a must. Super convenient location, 3 min walk from earl's court station, m&s, and other food spots around. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
fantastic location, spotless hotel and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RESTITUTO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect close to Earl’s Court Station. The staff’s very kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend and will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, but very cosy. Nice bathroom. Comfy bed. Front of house staff were very cold and unwelcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place and location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

A R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff - the compact room was compact but very comfortable - great breakfast as well
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and hotel. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good, after having to change room due to some minor faults.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel , great location , very helpful staff, great breakfast . Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all so friendly and professional. Room was fantastic for a compact double room excellent facilities an cleanliness. Bathroom was very small however it was functional and done to a very impressive standard with fixtures and fittings.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent for our visit to London, the hotel was clean and beautifully decorated. Our room was spacious for London, clean, comfortable and had good amenities including a coffee machine, toiletries, gowns and slippers. The bed was comfortable, for us a little too soft, however we slept well with quality bedding and the surrounding area was quiet. Breakfast was excellent with good choice and tasteful food. Staff were professional and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

May

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely room, all staff very friendly and helpful! Fabulous location and great amenities. Only issues were the in room heating/AC (hard to use, heating was on blast even when cooling setting was on and temp set to low so room was always really warm), the door lock was very slow to unlock, and the person who checked me in (whilst very lovely and professional) announced my room number - as a solo female traveller it didn’t feel very safe to do so. Overall a fantastic stay and I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay…

This will be our new go to hotel in London great location, great bargain extremely nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff, clean rooms in a great central location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great & the staff are very friendly. We had dinner twice & were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

cristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025