The Kensington Hideaway places you steps from Kensington High Street and within a 15-minute stroll of Kensington Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include laundry facilities, free newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Olympia Events and Kensington Palace.
What's nearby
Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Kensington Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Natural History Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Royal Albert Hall - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 14 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe Le Monde - 3 min walk
Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - 1 min walk
The Design Museum Kitchen - 3 min walk
Joe & the Juice - 3 min walk
Burger & Lobster - 2 min walk
About this property
The Kensington Hideaway
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Kensington High Street
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
The Kensington Hideaway also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A complete renovation of The Kensington Hideaway was completed in November 2025.
This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.
1 building
59 guestrooms or units
Continental breakfast (free)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Lift
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
The Kensington Hideaway offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Stereo
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
Lift
More
1 building
Renovated entire property - November 2025
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
45-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Meal delivery service
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Portable fan
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 7 July 2023 to 1 September 2023 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Nearby parking fee: GBP 44 per day (328 ft away)
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
We should mention
Up to 10 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at The Kensington Hideaway?
The Kensington Hideaway offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Does The Kensington Hideaway serve breakfast?
Yep, free continental breakfast is served daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kensington Hideaway?
No, The Kensington Hideaway does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at The Kensington Hideaway?
Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.