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Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Kensington Palace

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SP
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Palace
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(52 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(290 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Single Beds

Suite, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(84 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Room amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

London

City center stay.Your stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall. Olympia Events and Buckingham Palace are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cromwell Road - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kensington Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • High Street Kensington Station - 2 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 20 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacuzzi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Kensington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG

4-star spa hotel near Kensington Palace
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. 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.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A sauna, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 706 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1960
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG offers 706 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 45 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 45 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: GBP 5.00 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; swimming pool; fitness facilities

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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 credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Access to all recreational facilities is subject to a surcharge.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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).

Property is also known as

Close Hotel
Kensington Close
Kensington Close Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St. Hotel
Holiday Inn High St. Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St.
London Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St.
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St. an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG London
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG is 13.3 mi (69-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG?

As of May 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG on May 31, 2026 start from CA $147, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 45 per day.

Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG is home to Boulevard Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis, deep-tissue massages, and facials.

How close is Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG to downtown London?

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG is 2.8 mi away from London.

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 872 out of 1881 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 537 out of 1881 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 246 out of 1881 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 1881 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 1881 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Heidi, Winnipeg

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Terrible choice. When entering the ladies changing room in the pool area a male staff was inside cleaning. I then noticed a female staff telling him he was not permitted in the changing room. A little while later a seen three men in the ladies changing room appearing to look at the floor. Two of the men were in business suits looking to be some type of manager for the facility and another male worker. I find this behaviour concerning and could be quite traumatizing. A couple days prior women were naked changing and in sauna. I needed to bring this forward as I did not feel safe in the environment and hope this will prevent any ill harm to anyone else. No conditioner, no lotion and to ask for face cloths twice before receiving any. Hot tub was out of order. When I went to ask for staff assistance I was told to wait and she never came back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No dental kits available. Had to ask twice only to find out at 10pm none were available. Really bad as no time in the morning to purchase elsewhere. Pool closes at 10pm but was denied access at 9pm. No signs or info. Booked the hotel with a pool to relax my arthritis before bed after city walking. Was in agony all night. Breakfast good. Room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Carmel

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Claire

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Great location. Walking distance to Royal Albert Hall and Science, Natural History, V & A museums. Close to High St Kensington tube station. Room clean on arrival and cleaned daily during our stay. Enjoyed the indoor pool. Staff friendly & helpful. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Jesse

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy stay, staff was great. Slightly disappointed that the hot tub and steam room where closed, but the pool, sauna and locker rooms where useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Booked for valentines long weekend as a family member was getting married (Friday-Monday) due to the facilities (swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna etc) firstly the room was small. Shower sprayed water out all over the floor so we had to use extra towels to soak up the water. We had forgotten toothpaste but were told reception have spare toiletries incase you forget anything so when we asked them we were told to come back in the morning as he didn't have any. When we returned in the morning we found a vending machine which charged us £3 for a one use toothpaste tube and when my partner asked the guy at reception about it he told him it was nothing to do with them and it was an outside company (still didn't give us any extra toothpaste) Went to the pool in the morning for a swim and half of it was closed off for swimming lessons which wasn't advertised. Jacuzzi was out of order (also wasn't notified previous to stay) so everyone was squished into one half of the pool where people were trying to do lengths so not relaxing at all. The saunas were in the changing rooms as well and not near the pool which was another let down. When we contacted the hotel for a partial refund as we were really disappointed in the facilities that we thought we were getting and didn't. The hotel refused any type of refund they did eventually offer to change our room but we had to be at the wedding and didn't have time at that point. Definitely won't be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel great staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

MEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Niall

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The best part of the hotel was the pool- although it was crowded no matter the time of day. The standard rooms are extremely small and not just by American standards! By Parisian and London standards too! There is no TV offering for small kids (no CBeebies! No access to Netflix! Can’t even purchase a Disney movie!) and everyone I interacted with in room service was inefficient or rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chukwudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were friendly and the room was clean albeit slightly compact. Thoracotomy enjoyed the food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Cheyenne

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shyamalie

We are very happy with the service we received from this hotel and the staff. Georgina at the reception was very helpful in particular. Our room was lovely and comfortable with good facilities. We would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable stay in London, as the hotel is located in a very central area of Kensington with easy access to transport facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were friendly, courteous and extremely helpful. The room was clean, well equipped and what we needed for an overnight stay. Breakfast was superb. Fantastic hotel, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Very clean and comfortable, lovely communally areas , the room was quiet small with some large unnecessary furniture like the over large side table that really had no function other than to clutter the small space not sure the chaise was really necessary a couple of chairs would give more space but it’s the only fault and not a major one . Great staff all very polite professional and helpful. Would definitely stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Lizzie

I expected a lot more from a hotel of this calibre. Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very small, which may be common by London standards. Staff overall was dismissive or seemed overwhelmed, with one exception who provided excellent customer service. When our room was serviced, things were forgotten, such as toilet paper, towel, towels, etc..
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We booked this hotel specifically because it had a hot tub and a steam room and both were out of service. They were understaffed for the 3pm check in rush. Synthetic pillows were very lumpy. The breakfast buffet was decent, but with such a wealth of amazing options on the doorstep, not worth the £. Saving grace was the kind staff, the size of the room, and the location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026