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The Rockwell

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Kensington High Street

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Front of property
A modern living room with a large bookshelf, a sofa set, and a coffee table.
Dining
View from property
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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181 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW5 OSF
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a wooden dresser, a wooden wardrobe, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, two framed pictures on the wall, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the bathroom through an open door.

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Suite

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white and purple pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

Double Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Garden Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Garden Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

London

Central London getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. Hyde Park and Royal Albert Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kensington High Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Natural History Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 14 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cast Iron Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Prince of Teck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪EVE - Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Rockwell

4-star hotel near Kensington High Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly The Rockwell.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Rockwell offers 40 accommodations with minibars and safes. Smart televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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
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! Children 3 years 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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Rockwell to the airport?

The Rockwell is 13.5 mi (57-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Rockwell have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Rockwell.

Does The Rockwell offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Rockwell, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Rockwell?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Rockwell?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Rockwell?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Rockwell have a pool?

The Rockwell does not have a pool.

Does The Rockwell have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Rockwell have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Rockwell to downtown London?

The Rockwell is 2.9 mi away from London.

The Rockwell Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel; wonderful service, spotless and comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a regular guest at the Rockwell. It offers everything visitors to the city need. And I love the building features, including the high ceilings and the terrace windows. Staff are very friendly and helpful. And the hotel location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff comfortable room quiet bed is great housekeeping and wonderful highly recommend, especially for single travelers like me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Great price for central london. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, tidy, friendly, well located
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent large room at a very good price for central London. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice size room, friendly staff and great location. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hwee Chik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good to stayed in this hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Emma

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but room very outdated. The cups and mugs supplied were really dirty and there was only one tiny milk carton and tea bag provided per person, there are so small you’d need 3-4 per person. Staff were nice and the room was spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe location with lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rockwell was great, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nada

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the Rockwell. The rooms are great because of the high ceilings. They are also well cleaned. I feel at home there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Excellent location. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Eoin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great staff, clean room, good location, decent breakfast, only minor issue was the air con was noisy, but othewise this was a quiet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My second time staying here. Good location, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room with a comfortable double bed and a nice skyline view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Indra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay I felt safe, comfortable. Staff were really pleasant and friendly. Overall great option close to Earl Court Station will definitely return and recommend. I had the single room and it worked out perfectly!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lower ground floor was big for London and quiet for this road. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff Quiet Clean Couldn’t ask for much more! Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay in a lovely single room. Staff were really welcoming. I was out for long days at work but this was a lovely place to come back to.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025