Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Hyde Park

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Lobby
Terrace/patio
Superior Room, 2 Single Beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SY
  • Hyde Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Buckingham Palace
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Club Double Room

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Club Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

London

City center stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. Also, Piccadilly Circus is within 3 miles (5 km) and Trafalgar Square is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Big Ben - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 20 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacuzzi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Kensington - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Japan House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4-star eco-certified hotel near Hyde Park
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the eco-certified Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 833 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington offers 833 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Cantonese), English, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (GBP 29 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night.

Property 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: GBP 29 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium).

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1112 out of 3314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1050 out of 3314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 593 out of 3314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 310 out of 3314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 249 out of 3314 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Noisy heating system in room

Hotel was lovely and will go back but heating system in room was noisy all night. Reception said we should have reported but didn’t really grasp that we came in from evening at theatre at 11.30 and went straight to bed. We were not going to ring at 12.30 in the morning for maintenance or move rooms. Didn’t sleep all night so maybe we should have but you always think you will drop off don’t you. I simply don’t believe this was the first time they have been told
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

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

Won't stay again

The hotel exterior is very very tired. 70s, and dirty, with bizarrely branded restaurants signposted on site. The lobby is quite nice, with seating and plenty of reception desks, however we were ignored on check in, with 2 of the 5 staff with other guests, and the other 3 staff doing nothing, so check in took too long (especially considering I checked in online AND with the tablet onsite). The restaurants seemed nice, but were empty - we did not eat there, so cannot comment further. The room itself was very much of a dated Travelodge quality. Very old decor (with toothpaste on the picture in the bathroom), a very old TV, a hairdryer with a cord so short it was literally unusable, loose sockets, limited lighting, no window control, rubbish HVAC, again, from the 70s. Bed was moderately comfortable. Shower was weak, very old bathroom suite. However, else vexed us must was the price of water from the "shop" in reception. £3.79 for a 330ml bottle is outrageous extortion and profiteering. Would not stay again. The Holiday Inn that is adjacent looked much better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

TI

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

One night in London

Needed a hotel near the Albert Hall and this one did the trick perfectly... only stayed the one night and spent very little time in the room which was very warm but generally comfortable...had a great time... no problems at all... recommended...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were given 2 very nice, clean and quiet rooms. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Keridwyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Facilities are fairly dated and need refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stay was very good. However all seven of us paid for breakfast and all agreed it was the worst breakfast we have had when staying away. Cold and undercooked really disappointing. The hotel needs to invest in some way of keeping the food warm
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A frog, not a prince

Fairly standard middle of the road hotel, clean but overdressed as an upmarket hotel when the reality is it was mediocre no better than a Travelodge
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty, Mouldy and Tatty

The room was awful, tired and dated. It was set up for two single beds so the wall-mounted headboards weren't where they should be and my pillows were right on the light switches, so I ended up turning the lights on in the night, waking me up. The bathroom was very tatty, the shower hose was covered in black mould and the shower curtain was ripped. This was nothing like a 4 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Disliked: Staff & service
Absolutely miserable lady on reception at check-in. Very cold, unfriendly greeting. Did not smile once. Clearly in the wrong job
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Keridwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Don't order room service and don't have a disability.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

LOUISE

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Ideal location for business or pleasure

Copthorne is in a great location for business, travel and weekends away. Prices can vary so I only book when a deal is on but access from Paddington is great and then on to the city.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

The opinion of a retired hotelier

The reception staff were more like government bearocrats no welcoming smile. Room 1020 2 nails in wall. Maybe stolen picture. Pillows had seen better days shower works when filling up the bath and light bulb out at entrance to room. No pen/paper in room. Fridge excellent temperature. Reception area huge but only two staff on duty customers standing waiting should be a system that the queue is orderly in order to stop people coming in from left or right sides. Left luggage staff good. There could be sweets or fruit on front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good central hotel

The location of the hotel was excellent for our needs. The service, that we used, was good and the room staff very helpful. The room was a bit tired but everything worked ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, room was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Louise

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025