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The Kensington Hideaway

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Hyde Park

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Front of property
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Bar (on property)
Grand Queen Room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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225 Kensington High Street, London, London, England, W8 6SA
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Holland Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Design Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Cosy Single Room

Cosy Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Grand Queen Room

Grand Queen Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature King Room

Signature King Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Companion Twin Room

Companion Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Double Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

London City Centre stay.At this London City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Kensington High Street and within a 15-minute walk of Kensington Gardens. Hyde Park and Natural History Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Holland Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Design Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cromwell Road - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 14 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Le Monde - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Design Museum Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hideaway

4-star hotel near Hyde Park
The Kensington Hideaway offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Kensington Hideaway also features an elevator and local meal delivery service. A complete renovation of The Kensington Hideaway was completed in November 2025.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Kensington Hideaway offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 44 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Stereo

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

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 16 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 44 per day (328 ft away)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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The Kensington Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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