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Ellen Kensington

Hotel with a restaurant, near Kensington High Street

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November 2025

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December 2025

Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 25 per person)

Terrace/patio

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

Reception

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

Ellen Kensington, an eco-certified hotel near the Natural History Museum, offers travelers a peaceful retreat with targeted spa treatments including massages and aromatherapy. Guests can relax in the garden or browse the library collection while enjoying free in-room WiFi.

VIP Access

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Pet friendly
Housekeeping
Air conditioning

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

Compact Double

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Compact Single

Good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

10 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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

Continental Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Crown Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

38 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Suite (Coronation)

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room, Terrace

Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

21 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room

Wonderful

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Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

14 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Deluxe

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

17 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

TV

Renovated in 2024

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

10 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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

Compact Single

Sleeps 1

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

Compact Double

Sleeps 2

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

Classic Twin

Sleeps 2

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

Classic Room

Sleeps 2

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

Classic Deluxe

Sleeps 2

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

Continental Suite

Sleeps 2

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

One Bedroom Crown Suite

Sleeps 2

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

Coronation Suite

Sleeps 2

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

Classic Room With Terrace

Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0EN

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 - 6 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

Upscale hotel located near Kensington High Street with rooms renovated in 2024

Natural History Museum and Imperial College London are located near Ellen Kensington, which provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hotel include:

Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises

Room features

All 105 individually furnished rooms offer perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
50-inch TVs with digital channels
LED light bulbs, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Lunch and dinner served

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

P10,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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

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

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 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

Property is also known as

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Ellen Kensington Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ellen Kensington pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 26 lbs per pet. There's a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of GBP 50 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ellen Kensington?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ellen Kensington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Ellen Kensington?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 150 (subject to availability).

Where is Ellen Kensington located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cromwell Road and Kensington High Street. Imperial College London and Natural History Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Earl's Court Station is only a 5-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 9 minutes.

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Ellen Kensington Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

baljeet

Oct 11, 2025

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

Good breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Jul 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Brilliant stay for a great price.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Sep 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel is named after the early 20th century actress Ellen Terry, whose house it was. Clean and comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lucille

Oct 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was nice but the shower was poorly designed. The water splashed all over the floor. The buffet breakfast was very good.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Sep 29, 2025

Liked: Amenities

All good except it would have been nice to have a couple of bedside lamps for reading

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Jul 8, 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10, would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Jul 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Second stay and no faults at all. Great breakfast and super location

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nel

Oct 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

We did not have breakfast at hotel. We did not have a room with a Balcony

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Jun 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really good location, room had everything I needed. Excellent breakfast and customer service, in particular thank you to Yana! Thank you for making my stay in London memorable.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Feb 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice hotel with good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

christine

Oct 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

The hotel room came out highly rated on many sites. It was VIP access and got zero upgrades for anything. The room was so small. We are two women driving together with suitcases no place with a suitcase. Not even one drawer to put things in. Five hangers in a little small corner to hang five things. Would never stay here again if I didn’t upgrade to a room with a terrace, which I would think is doors that open to a sitting area patio overlooking things like their website shows we would have been in the basement of the hotel. Literally down the stairs outside in the basement. I feel like the whole hotel is smoking mirrors looks beautiful and has nothing.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Jun 12, 2025

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

Great stay

We stayed for one night as were in London for a show. Hotel prices in London are very pricey so when i found this "Compact" room for the price i was happy to book and in a very easy to get to location. The room was compact but they did what they could with the space and the bathroom was clean and modern with lovely hand wash and clean towels.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

May 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The room was small, but immaculate. The diffuser in the lobby smelled marvelous. We were close to shopping, restaurants, and pubs. We highly recommend the Ellen Kensington Hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

May 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had a long stay — 13 nights — and loved the whole experience. The location is great. The hotel is a very short walk from the Earls court tube station — direct access to the District Line and the Piccadilly line from Heathrow — and a longer but doable walk to the Victoria & Albert, Design, and Natural History Museums as well as Holland Park. Our room was small, but cleverly designed to make best use of all available space. Big windows overlooking a garden square let in lots of light and gave a feeling of living among treetops. The bed was comfortable. Everything was immaculate. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel restaurant offers an upscale Asian-inspired menu, and the surrounding neighborhood offers an abundance of small-scale local restaurants offering Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Lebanese cuisines, as well as traditional English pub food. It is true that the elevator is slow and the room could use a full length mirror (maybe hung on the outside of the bathroom door), but these observations don’t at all rise to the level of complaints. All in all, we enjoyed The Ellen very much and hope to return for another visit before too long.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Jun 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Burn or accept to be awaken by a fire alarm. Spent 4 nights on the 3rd floor. Very clean, my room was of very acceptable size for one person ("compact double", more compact than double though), bathroom in perfect condition, great front desk, copious breakfast, excellent value. Two problems though, one minor and one major: Minor problem: the elevator is the slowest possible elevator anywhere on the planet since the invention of the elevator and then, quite often, when going from the reception to the third floor, it would actually first go to the fourth floor and then turn back down to the third. Major problem: on the first night at around 1 am, I was awaken by the fire alarm and again on the fourth night it awakened me once at 2:30 am and a second time at 5:30 am. Many people actually went down the stairs during the 2:30 alarm because it lasted for some time. They have oversensitive smoke detectors that are triggered by steam from hot showers or by spray. 2 nights out of 4 awaken by a false alarm is a bit too much and I will not return before reassurances that the problem has been fixed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia

Nov 22, 2024

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

Ellen Kensignton is brand new, beautiful and spotless clean. The location is also great and reception staff were nice! There were 2 negative points though: the room was too small (it's ok for 1 person but small for 2). When you book in hotrels.com it doesn't say the size (in sq metres), only that there is a kind bed. The photos in hotels.com platform were photos of obviously bigger rooms (but in the category that I chose to book). The 2nd point is that the FIRE ALARM goes off every time a guest has a very hot shower. This needs to be sorted, because not only it scares people, but also one wants to be able to sleep in on the weekend, right? I stayed in the hotel from Thu evening til Sunday afternoon and it happened 3 times (including at 7am on Friday and 8am on Sunday).

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Nov 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely room, very comfortable bed and bedding. Bathroom was spotless, great MB toiletries. Helpful staff.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Nov 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff is accommodating and very friendly They let me check in early too which is fantastic Thank you S

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Nov 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Personal sehr freundlich. Wir konnten bereits früher einchecken und ein Zimmer wählen der gebuchten Kategorie Deluxe DZ. Zimmer sehr sauber, alles was man benötigt für einen London Aufenthalt. Kaffeemaschine super.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kaleigh

Oct 30, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fridge in room didn’t work, nasty used bathroom kits In Washroom, bright green light in room. Heat / AC did not work in room. Small elevator that took forever and only 2 people at a time. Staff were nice, but unable to help with our complaints.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly Ann

Oct 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very convenient location to subway line. Clean and daily refresh done well. Helpful staff when required extra electric outlets, iron and linen. Heating/AC issues were solved when brought to maintenance's attention. Would stay there again when in London.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Oct 21, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Oct 18, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Elevator terriible slow . The basic room too small

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Oct 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

The room was very small with only one bedside table and no lamps. One side of the bed was positioned against the wall making it difficult to access.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Oct 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It’s nice enough, but the rooms are extremely small, and I mean small . Not worth the money at all, no upgrade , said we had to pay for upgrade , but got the £20 food voucher .

Tiny rooms

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025