Ember Locke Kensington

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Kensington High Street

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Lunch and dinner served, Mediterranean cuisine
Garden
Reception
Cafe
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$298
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug

Explore the area

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202-220 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW5 0SW
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

City Studio - Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Locke Studio - Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ember Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Locke Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Duplex Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Locke Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

City Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(100 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ember Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Locke Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

City Studio - Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Locke Room

  • Sleeps 2

City Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Locke Studio - Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

London

At Ember Locke Kensington you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room Smart TVs. .The restaurant, EVE, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. EVE is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and Kensington Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kensington High Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Natural History Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 14 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Piccola Dely - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Devonshire Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Prince of Teck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ember Locke Kensington

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Kensington High Street
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Ember Locke Kensington also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a lift. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Ember Locke Kensington offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (GBP 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EVE
  • EVE
  • EVE

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (65 centimetre high)
  • Lift (117 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 40 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ember Locke
Ember Locke Kensington Hotel
Ember Locke Kensington London
Ember Locke Kensington Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ember Locke Kensington?

Ember Locke Kensington offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ember Locke Kensington?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ember Locke Kensington on 25 Aug 2025 start from NZ$297.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ember Locke Kensington?

Yep, Ember Locke Kensington has a self car park for GBP 40 per night.

Does Ember Locke Kensington serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ember Locke Kensington?

No, Ember Locke Kensington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ember Locke Kensington?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Ember Locke Kensington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Ember Locke Kensington Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 952 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 952 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 952 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 952 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 952 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I enjoyed our five night vacation in London while staying at Ember Locke Kensington. The staff was warm and welcoming, and our room was very comfortable with plenty of amenities. I enjoyed a wonderful Chai tea latte from their coffee bar while sitting outside in their lovely garden patio eating area the day we arrived. We also took advantage of their bar and ordered a delicious pizza made on-site later that night, which we conveniently ate in our room as we were exhausted and it was getting late. The location is a quick 5 minute walk to 'the underground,' or subway, and there is a bus stop very close by. We would definitely stay at Ember Locke again if traveling to London.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Felice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. A few minor issues. It felt somewhat chaotic in the lobby/dining area. It seemed there were a lot of new staff members and there seemed to be confusion about how things worked. Minor irritations in the room. The coat hangers on the metal coatrack just kept sliding off. The room was designed with a huge light fixture installed on the wall right next to the TV so it impacted the viewability.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful! The staff were friendly and helpful (we loved Rose, such a sweetheart and we shared a few laughs with her). The room was beautiful and well decorated. The garden out back was a nice space to have a meal. It will be a few years until we are able to return to London but we will stay here again next time.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

D'Arcy Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Staff was very nice and helpful. Food was very good.the only issue we had was with the water pressure was very high.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Hampstead

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let me start by saying George and John are the absolute best! I left my phone in the Uber and they quickly jumped in to assist. They were helpful with restaurant suggestions, transportation and directions. Every hotel should have a George and John! The Ember Locke was clean and a bit quirky (in the best way) and the coffee shop and restaurant are good as well. The hotel was a good walking distance to restaurants and the tube. Take time to sip a drink in the lovely garden out back! Cheers!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about our stay. Staff were great, room clean and spacious. Just a great vibe hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful and the location was close to the metro. The hotel was decorated so cute. Just a few things needed a little updating but all in all it was a great hotel for the money. Would definitely stay here again. Also try the Turkish restaurant the staff recommends. It was amazing ❤️ I think it’s was called Meagan’s
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location 5 min walk from the underground and it’s on a major stop. Not far from Heathrow. Small kitchen with things you don’t think you will ever use and the staff is very friendly. Waffles are very good for breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vinodh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 week in late April in modified studio ("one bedroom open plan suite") at about $300/night. For that rate, I expected A LOT more. As another reviewer pointed out, it the hotel is very stingy. Asking for more coffee pods is not uncommon and providing liquid soap but no washcloths is just silly. Positive Staff is very friendly and helpful Luggage storage if needed but we were able to check in early as our room was ready Bed comfortable Room/bathroom very clean Some food is available in the hotel Hot water Safe available in room Small dishwasher Small combo washer/dryer Small refrigerator Blackout shades C-usb connections by bedstand Good wifi Negative Shower/tub is a bit difficult to get out of as it is deep and the only handhold is the towel rack No washcloths are provided!!! It might be awkward for a tall person to get into the bed as it is in an alcove with slanted walls Have to buy more coffee pods if you want more than the 2 provided Kitchen lighting is minimal Only 1 of 2 lifts were working over the entire week stay and things didn't look good for it being fixed anytime soon Could hear a lot of sirens and road noise, especially at night If you have mobility issues, know that there are 7 steps to get to the front door. There is an outdoor lift but it looks like you have to notify the staff to use it. About the location About 7 min walk to tube Felt safe walking at night Many restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Thank you we will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond A, Montgomery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John checked us in and took excellent care of us during our entire stay. He is a tremendous asset given his genuine friendliness and enthusiastic service. George another desk clerk was also extremely nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviane

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

You will love it!

Love this hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klyod

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous time staying at Ember Locke. the staff was extraordinary, especially John whi greeted us at the front desk upon out arrival and Umesh who led the restaurant/ lounge staff. The rooms were clean and well appointed and we loved the overall environment/ vibe of the hotel. Wonder location, wirh easy walking or tube access to everything. And some great local pubs to visit. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025