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The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

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Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
$121
$100 nightly
$121 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 11 - May 12

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1 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0PD
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Albert Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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The Snug

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

The Duo

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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The Roost

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

The Nest for 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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The Warren for 6 | Free WiFi, bed sheets

The Warren for 6

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

The Accessible Nest for 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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The Accessible Warren for 6

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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The Hideaway (Windowless)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

The Duo (Windowless)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

The Nook for 4 (Windowless)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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The Burrow (Windowless)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London (London City Centre), The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court is within a 5-minute drive of Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Buckingham Palace and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Natural History Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hyde Park - 7 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 10 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 125 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 debit card 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 327 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH-ANN

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was so nice! i felt so safe and cozy as a solo traveler here. i wish there were fridges but did just fine without one! they had little snacks in a vending machine, tea/hot drinks 24/7, and a lovely staff. location was super convenient and i felt right at home! i will be staying here next time i’m in town. thank you all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a very clean staff is very polite a location with perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jawad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Ideal for single traveler or couple who want to explore the city and just need a hotel room to sleep and shower. Basic but clean and new. Very close to tube, walking distance to Kensington and Knightsbridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sundeep

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ololade

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clan Room and wonderful staff. We met Shafkat when we arrived and he was so helpful. I also requested for an early check-in which \they were really helpful with. David reached out to us early enough to help with our plans. Great Stay and hotel is central to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved The Drey. Wonderful hotel and staff. Centrally located.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This was a horrible experience and hotel. I’ve never felt less valued as a customer as I had when things went south with the Drey. When we arrived we were “upgraded” to a lesser room and thats where it all went downhill. We asked to get the difference back for the original room we rented and were continuously told that because we booked with Expedia there was nothing they could do. Funny that when they tried to push us out they could offer a real refund. They proceeded to move us to the original room only for us to find used eyelashes stuck to the mirror along with sequins on the floor. When we complained we were accompanied by the head of housekeeping who sweared he had checked this third room. Only for me to immediately find more hair on the floor along with a pube on the toilet. The only resolution they could ever come up with was us leaving on a Saturday night with nowhere to go. I have never been more disappointed with a stay in my life. No one seemed to care in the slightest about our complaints to the point we were actively ignored when being in the lobby. I will be telling everyone I can to NEVER stay at the Drey. My father is head of key accounts for a large world-wide chemical company and he’ll be sure to never take clients to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern room and facilities. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Tarsha Annette, Spring

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I’ll start with the positive. The staff was excellent and the property was clean. Unfortunately, beyond that, the stay was very disappointing. Not every room has a television. We were told this was intentional to encourage guests to explore the city. That may be a philosophy, but it is misleading when some rooms do have TVs and this is not clearly stated at booking. The room photos also make the spaces appear much larger than they are. Even as very tidy travelers, we were constantly bumping into each other due to the extremely tight layout. Several basic amenities were missing or did not function properly. The coffee maker did not work. Face towels were not provided. The air conditioner sounded like running water throughout the night, making it difficult to sleep. There were no side tables and no drawers or storage, which is surprising given the high bed frame where storage could have easily been incorporated. The shower was extremely small, smaller than what I experienced in college housing. Overall, the room felt more like a cross between a tiny home and a hostel rather than a hotel. Guests are encouraged to use a fully digital experience, including digital room keys, yet the WiFi was unreliable and frequently went out. Eventually, we were given a traditional room key, which worked far better. If the staff had not been so accommodating and kind, I would have rated this stay much lower. Unfortunately, this was one of the worst hotel stays we have had, and we would not r
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Tareef

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is very courteous. The issues we experienced were related to the room size, the need to request house keeping, the sinks that don’t line up properly underneath the faucet, and the hit or miss internet. The staff did their very best but the hotel has only been in operation for 3 weeks and there are many kinks to work through unfortunately.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuvrender

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really good room and service only problem is the noise from other people in the hotel it seemed at some points like our upstairs neighbours were in the room it was so clear
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shiny new hotel but not enough thought has been put into the rooms. Not enough plugs around the room and no mirror / plug to use to dry my hair. No kettle in the room - only a coffee maker. Large unused space in the room which could have been used for a table and chair. The extraction fan in the bathroom didn’t switch off at all and sounded like a jet engine if you left bathroom door open. Also the whole “no key” check in didn’t work with the QR Code that i was given so it needed intervention from the staff to get you into their WiFi! Plus point was an exceptionally comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and smart. Tiny windowless room with no towels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025