We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
All 1,069 London hotels »

Kensington Close Hotel

4.0 of 5
Wrights Lane, Kensington, London W8 5SP, England
Hotel amenities
Kensington Close Hotel
Ranked #804 of 1,069 hotels in London
2.5 of 5 stars 1410 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

1,410 reviews from our community

Traveller rating
    96
    345
    324
    304
    341
See reviews for
Families
114
 
Couples
346
 
Solo
129
 
Business
239
 
What travellers say
  • High Street(49)
  • Tube station(31)
  • Great location(22)
  • Very small(21)
  • Fire alarm(11)
Date Rating
Liverpool, U.K.
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
120 helpful votes 120 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Hotel is located a couple of minutes walk from High Street Kensington tube station so ideally placed for plenty of shops and restaurants. Rooms small but comfortable, although aircon seemed to have a mind of it's own and liked to blow hot and cold whenever it felt like. Where the hotel falls down is on organisation, and the seemingly endless... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Duty Manager, Group Operations Director at Kensington Close Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2012

Dear Guest, I wish to express my apologies for having experienced the mentioned issues during your stay at the Kensington Close Hotel. As we are undergoing major refurbishment, we find ourselves in a transition phase where, unfortunately, occasional technical issues with the aircon or new key and reservation systems may occur. For this I am truly sorry and would like... More

Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I was stuck in London without accommodation, and I was lucky enough to find this hotel available for a good price. I'm not sure why this hotel doesn't have better reviews - sure, the hotel looks a bit out-dated with it's brick front, but the service and décor on the inside very much make up for it. The location to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by Emma W for London
Somerset, UK
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We arrived mid week to the Kensington Close Hotel. Unfortunately a coach full of guests arrived minutes before we did, we therefore waited 30 minutes to check in. Whilst this was not the fault of the hotel, when we did reach check in the service was poor. When I queried the price I had paid over the internet I was... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Vancouver, Canada
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My young daughter and I stayed here at the beginning of June. I was wondering how it would be after reading some of the reviews, but it was just fine. We found the welcome to be friendly, staff professional, and room bright and clean. The shower was great, everything worked well, and it was quiet at night. We did not... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by CarlaJane_1 for London
San Diego, California
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed here for 6 nights. Check in was quick. Hotel staff are very professional. They give you a Wi-Fi code thats good for 12 hours. TV works sometimes. We are out all day so hardly use it. Room is clean and small. Did not use the spa or restaurant. A lot of cheap eats nearby. Check-out was smooth and fast.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Duty Manager, Group Operations Director at Kensington Close Hotel, responded to this review
24 May 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely feedback on your recent stay with us at the Kensington Close Hotel. I am delighted to hear that you found our staff hospitable and professional who conducted a swift check-out. Moreover, I am pleased you took full advantage of our ideal location in the hear of Kensington close to many local shops and... More

Murwillumbah, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We recently spent 4 nights here & were pleasantly surprised after reading some of the reviews. We were greeted by friendly helpful staff which was appreciated after a day negotiating the Metro & Tube. Our room was new & clean & the bed was comfortable. The bar staff were a breath of fresh air of an evening when we would... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Duty Manager, Group Operations Director at Kensington Close Hotel, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your recent stay at the Kensington Close Hotel. I am delighted to hear that your experience with us was a pleasant one and that our rooms, staff, and ideal location were all to your liking. In regards to your comment about the large crowds at breakfast,... More

Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Proper hotel, highly recommended, great location, just 5 min. walking distance from high street kensington shopping district and tube location is well close, loved their food big time, nice and friendly staffs, clean as tight

Was this review helpful? Yes
Duty Manager, Group Operations Director at Kensington Close Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Dear guest, Thank you for your positive review on your recent stay with us as the Kensington Close Hotel. I am delighted to hear that our rooms, ideal location steps from the high street and, as well as our Full English and Continental breakfasts were all to your liking. I look forward to having you stay with us again in... More

winchester
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The room was clean, if small and the bed was comfortable. When we arrived it was to find that there was a planned power cut for 3 hours! Perversely, this wasn't accompanied by staff being obviously available to assist and mitigate the inevitable inconvenience. Fortunatley, we had only booked for one night. In the morning our attempt at a swift... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by Discerning_Diner_10 for London
Duty Manager, Group Operations Director at Kensington Close Hotel, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review on your recent stay with us at the Kensington Close Hotel. I am delighted to hear that you found our staff hospitable and professional who conducted a swift check-out. Moreover, I am pleased you took full advantage of our ideal location in the heart of Kensington close to shops, cafes and High... More

Travellers are raving about these London hotels

The Kensington Hotel
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1371050?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel London - Westminster
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d275581?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Crowne Plaza London Kensington
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d195198?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Thistle Kensington Gardens
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d195301?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1657415?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
San Francisco
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

If you're looking for a place to stay in London, you should definitely consider the Kensington Close Hotel. Just a 2 minute walk from the High Street Kensington Underground Station, shopping (Gap, Mark & Spencers, H&M) and restaurants, you can't beat the location of this hotel. The High Street Kensington Station is just stops away from Notting Hill Gate, Westminster... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Duty Manager, Group Operations Director at Kensington Close Hotel, responded to this review
18 May 2012

Dear guest, Thank you for taking the time to write this positive and informative review based on your recent stay with us at the Kensington Close hotel. I am delighted that you felt our hotel was the perfect choice for your London stay, with all the local amenities just steps away including a variety of shops, cafes and the High... More

Bairnsdale, Australia
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We generally had a very positive experience at this hotel. The staff were friendly and always ready to help (although some of the friendliness wasn't sincere but that's OK). The room was nice and clean and new. We were given an upgrade and were happy with the room. Breakfast was Ok, but not amazing. We upgraded to the English breakfast... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by Shannon M for London
Duty Manager, Group Operations Director at Kensington Close Hotel, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for your recommendation and feedback on your recent stay at the Kensington Close Hotel. I am pleased that your room was to your liking and that you enjoyed our full English breakfast. In regards to the room-service tray cost and the discretionary service charge at the bar, unfortunately, these are standard service fees at most hotels.... More

Travellers who viewed Kensington Close Hotel also viewed

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
3.5 of 5 stars 1,634 Reviews
London, England
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d193138?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum
3.5 of 5 stars 1,364 Reviews
London, England
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d193133?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
base2stay Kensington
4.5 of 5 stars 1,451 Reviews
London, England
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d189735?&src=Hotel_Review&fromServlet=Hotel_Review&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 1,069 hotels in London, ranked by popularity »

Been to Kensington Close Hotel? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Kensington Close Hotel

  • Kensington Close London
  • Hotel Kensington Close
  • Kensington Close Hotel London
  • Kensington Close
Address: Wrights Lane, Kensington, London W8 5SP, England
Price range (per night):* S$177 - 370

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Kensington Close Hotel, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Kensington Close Hotel
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices