A stay at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington places you in the heart of London, a 4-minute drive from Hyde Park and 8 minutes from Buckingham Palace. .This eco-certified hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Trafalgar Square.
What's nearby
Kensington High Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hyde Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
Trafalgar Square - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
Piccadilly Circus - 10 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
West Brompton Station - 20 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Jacuzzi - 4 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Dishoom Kensington - 5 min walk
Knoops - 5 min walk
Japan House - 4 min walk
About this property
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington offers 833 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This London hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 833 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy British cuisine at The Brasserie, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Brasserie - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Bugis Street - This restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Cafexpress - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Secured, covered parking on site (GBP 29 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.50 per person
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Bugis Street
Cafexpress
The Brasserie
Things to do
Gym
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's books
Children's games
Children's toys
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
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
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
12 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 per person
Covered self parking fee: GBP 29 per night (in/out privileges)
Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Clean. We Care. We Welcome. (Millennium)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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Room was hot, air con didn’t work because it’s ancient! There was an ugly bubble area on the ceiling, no mineral water (really? Standard in any hotel room), pillows were old, flat and uncomfortable
Weve stayed here before. It is convenient, easily accessible by all transport. Our room could do with some new furniture (very old) but everything met our needs perfectly.
In all my years of travelling and staying in hotels 2-3 nights a week, I have never known a city centre hotel where you cannot get a drink after 10:00p.m.
We had been to a concert at the Albert Hall, and returned to the hotel for a drink before bed, only to be told that all of the bars were closed at 10:00, and room service finished at 9:30!
The hotel itself is no different to when I stayed there 10 years ago, apart from the decline and deterioration of it!
Sadly in need of some updating, it may satisfy some overseas visitors with its dilapidated appearance but for me it is not up to the standard one would expect when staying in the vicinity of Kensington High Street.
At check in time - only one person available -
Although new person being trained - was told hotel does not take MASTERCARD - when meant MAESTRO. Room was filthy - although was moved, room and hotel in poor shapre.
Caryn
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Thomas
28 Apr 2025
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Simon
Business traveller
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great price ok hotel gold location needs updating
It’s a great location and pride but the hotel is a little tired and in need of an update and some air con as it was a melting pot and not that hot in the weather !
Simon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Howard
Travelled with family
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location shame about the rooms
Hotel lovely downstairs but rooms outstayed and we were put in an interconnecting room with just a door between is and next door We were woken at 5am both mornings by voices that could be heard through the door disturbing us all. My husband was running the marathon this morning so it was not welcome. The hotel is surely big enough bot to put families who do not know each other in this situation?
As a Geordie visiting London when you pay for a hotel which is expensive by my local standards I guess youct expect a little luxury. The Tara's fixtures and fittings could do with some updating as they look tired and worn. That said the accomodation is extremely clean, the staff absolutely lovely and super helpful. I ate twice at the brasserie and the meal was beautifulutifully cooked with again exceptional service. The location was ideal as it's not far from Kensington hotel high street and the V&A , natural history museum and royal Albert hall are all within a 25 minute walk. Kensington Palace and gardens are closer still..chech in and check out we're really straightforward. As a non Londoner navigating the circle line from Kings NHS cross was a challenge on my return journey I opted to walk to Earls court and catch a train on the Piccadilly line back to king's cross yesterday it's a long nger walk but a far easier journey toake. All done n all I enjoyed my stay in no small part due to the fabulous staff and cleanliness of the hotel. I would definitely stay again.
Valerie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Robin
Travelled with partner
26 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel reception personnel very welcoming and helpful but the rooms are tired and in need of an upgrade. Fitness room also needs a new cross trainer and working static bike.
It was Great we reserve for 2 beds but they have us only 1 bed in the end on the day meliyana i think that’s her name she is so sweet and helps us all.
Lovely stay. Super friendly check in. Great hotel. Super good value. Very close to tube station. Room a good size. Great value for a lush hotel. Totally recommend.