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Ellen Kensington

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Kensington High Street

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 25 per person)
Terrace/patio
Continental Suite
Suite (Coronation)
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0EN
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Compact Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Compact Single

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Continental Suite

Continental Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Crown Suite

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Crown Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Coronation)

Suite (Coronation)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, Terrace

Classic Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Deluxe

Classic Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Compact Single

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Compact Single

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Compact Double

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Continental Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

One Bedroom Crown Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Coronation Suite

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Classic Room With Terrace

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

London

At Ellen Kensington you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Kensington High Street and Imperial College London. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Natural History Museum and Kensington Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kensington High Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Natural History Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Blackbird, Earl's Court - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ellen Kensington

Hotel with a restaurant, near Kensington High Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Ellen Kensington.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ellen Kensington offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Lift (71 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2024
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 50
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 26 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 70 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 25 for adults and from GBP 25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per night plus a one-off GBP 50 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ellen Kensington family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ellen Kensington is a hit with families.

Does Ellen Kensington serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ellen Kensington?

No, Ellen Kensington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ellen Kensington?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ellen Kensington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.