Ember Locke Kensington

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Kensington High Street

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Cozy space with a round table, patterned chairs, and a large window.
Relax in style with a comfortable sofa, armchair, and dining area.
Unique, tiered platforms and decorative accents create a striking focal point in this contemporary space.
Relax in a serene outdoor space with a sofa set, armchairs, and tables.
Cozy seating areas offer a variety of comfortable options.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Locke Studio - Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ember Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Locke Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Duplex Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Locke Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

City Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(100 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

London

London City Centre stay.A stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Kensington High Street and 2 miles (3 km) of Hyde Park. Natural History Museum and Royal Albert Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Devonshire Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prince of Teck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ember Locke Kensington

4-star hotel near 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 an elevator. 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Ember Locke Kensington offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (26 inches high)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: 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 onsite 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 onsite 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 each 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

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Ember Locke Kensington Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 904 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

8/10 Good

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

It was a beautiful hotel, very trendy and tastefully decorated. The room was clean and comfy and the staff were all friendly and helpful. My only comment would be that it takes a long time for breakfast - I had to wait 20 mins and ask twice for my daughter's croissant and it wasn't that busy. The previous day was a bit slow too. Maybe a buffet style would be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Wonderful week long stay

Had a wonderful week long stay at Ember Locke. Our first few days were a little warm as they still had central heat on even though it was mild outside, but after about 2 days they turned that off and we were able to be more comfortable in the room. The front desk was always there to answer questions for us. Really recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoey, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in another Locke property in Edinburgh and the one in London was FAR superior. The room was gorgeous, the design of the spaces were beautiful and the front desk staff we so friendly. We would recommend Ember Locke to anyone- but save your money and don’t stay at Eden Locke in Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The birds
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BEAUTIFUL property with an amazing remodel job. A close walk to Earl’s Court station as well as the museums in South Kensington. Highly highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

Loved it!

Lovely eclectic extended stay hotel. Front desk staff all very friendly and helpful. Room was small, but worked well for my needs. There are a few areas of the hotel that could do with some updating (tile in entry, upholstery in my room, etc.) but overall it’s really lovely. The attached restaurant was very good also!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cute accommodation. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dana, Ridgefield

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vibe was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

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

London stay

Check in was easy and welcoming. A lovely quirky hotel where we felt relaxed and comfortable. The bedroom was fine and comfy The only thing I would change is to move the bed away from the wall as it was difficult to access down one side
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Lianne

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Pleasant Surprise!

So pleasantly surprised. First class hotel in a great location. Check in a snap. Friendly staff. Answered all my questions. Room very nice and spacious. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at Ember Locke, the room was beautifully decorated and had everything I needed. It’s a great location, very walkable to Earls Court station and Kensington High Street. I would really recommend it to anyone staying around here. Just for balance, the room was very hot despite the heating in the room being turned off. I found the service at breakfast a little bit chaotic but the food was fantastic. Would appreciate if mugs could have been available at breakfast as the cups were very small!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZOHAR

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

A young hotel in a good location and excellent

The hotel looks exactly as advertised in the pictures, colorful, clean and provides excellent service.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sobia

Travelled with family
The AC wasn’t on so we had to leave our windows open which is bizarre especially since we paid so much for this accommodation. There’s a hospital couple mins away so sleep wasn’t comfortable as we were hearing ambulance sounds through the day and night as the results of keeping the windows open.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Great location, comfy rooms and an awesome vibe

Quite simply, this is a fantastic hotel in an excellent location. The pictures included in the listing are accurate. The common areas and the two rooms we had were exactly what we expected. There is even a free laundry (with washing powder) by the fitness room! A bus stop out front, a 20 minute loading zone for cars just a few yards away and loads of restaurants and shops surrounding the Earls Court Tube station just a 3 minute walk down the street. The hotel had many amenities and activities on, and was always buzzing with people in the bar and lobby. It felt safe and fun and the staff was pleasant and inviting. A real gem of a hotel that I will definitely seek out on my next trip to London. I would offer one small piece of advice to any future visitor: Although the rooms have heat, they do not have cooling (not unusual for UK rooms). We were there in March and could just crack the window for some air but if you were to visit in the warmer months, you may want to inquire about a fan.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully and uniquely decorated space. Staff were friendly. Room comfortable. Only issue was a strange smell in the room; I don't know if it's because of the way the kitchen and room are connected but the room had a smell of food rubbish. However, reception were nice about it and listened to the feedback, which I appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Allison McKay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ember Locke is a beautiful hotel with friendly staff and a very convenient location. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is because it was rather hot in our room, but the hotel would not turn on the A/C. We were told to open our windows. This didn’t help much and the street noise was very loud. Other than this, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Super comfy beds!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Great find in London

Really nice hotel with great facilities and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was the best!!! They were so friendly and helpful to me for anything I needed including transportation info, check in for the airport, computer help, etc. Shout outs to George, Patricia, Bea, John, Michael, Oscar, so many great people. The cafe was great too, also with kind and friendly people. The hotel is beautiful and comfortable!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ember Locke Kensington is by far my favorite hotel stay in London. Rooms are comfortable, clean, well-equipped, and stylishly decorated. The hotel is very convenient to the Underground and bus options, and close to all the usual tourist destinations. The staff is gracious and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025