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Ellen Kensington

4.0 star property
A wellness sanctuary steps from Imperial College London where travelers can rejuvenate with spa treatments while staying connected to both nature and technology

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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.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Double

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Single

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Continental Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Crown Suite

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Suite (Coronation)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Single

  • Sleeps 1

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Compact Double

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Continental Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

One Bedroom Crown Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Coronation Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Classic Room With Terrace

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bupa Cromwell Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Natural History Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 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), multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • An elevator
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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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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?

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 1 mi (2 km) of Imperial College London, Kensington High Street, and Natural History Museum. Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace 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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Reviews

Ellen Kensington Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and hotel. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

cristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was a lovely surprise. Centrally located and close to tube stations, we found it a perfect base for our London adventure. The room, though small, was well appointed and very well maintained. The breakfast was great with lots of options. The dinners were also good quality and well priced. The staff were always helpful and attentive.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel , great location , very helpful staff, great breakfast . Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul Nikolaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small Rooms, but it was very good for the price, so all good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maurya

Liked: Cleanliness
Location excellent, staff very helpful and courteous. Hotel very clean and facilities great for a short stay. Our only suggestion would be ditch the useless coffee machines and invest in a kettle for the rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in nice neighborhood very close to tube station with multiple lines. Beautifully appointed room with very comfortable bed. Bathroom was new with good shower, heated towel rack. Great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

TROY

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

Great place to stay…

This will be our new go to hotel in London great location, great bargain extremely nice people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

baljeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYUBOV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional stay! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, the rooms spotless and comfortable, and the amenities top-notch. Perfect location and a truly relaxing experience. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Unfortunately this was a very disappointing stay. After travelling 24 + hrs we checked in 10pm. Front desk team sent us to a twin room in the basement, when we pointed out we spent a lot of time researching the hotel and rooms and booking a ‘deluxe
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was quiet but needs to be updated . The bedsheets were clean, the TV worked, the bathrooms were terribly small. The barn door to the bathroom did not work properly and it was right across from our bed. The front desk staff was helpful. The housekeeping service was okay. It took 30-45 mins for an iron and a bottle of water. The lobby was beautiful. If they renovated the rooms like the lobby, I would come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff, clean rooms in a great central location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay for a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Great hotel will stay again

Lovely place to stay, close with tube links to lots of places, nice breakfast, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

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

Beverly Ann

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

Lucille

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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Highly recommended

Everything was amazing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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