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The Kensington Hideaway

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Front of property
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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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)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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

Queen Bedroom

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

King Bedroom

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Twin Bedroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Accessible Single Bedroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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

Accessible Double Bedroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

London

With a stay at The Kensington Hideaway in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Kensington High Street and 11 minutes by foot from Kensington Gardens. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hyde Park and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Buckingham Palace.

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

  • ‪Cafe Le Monde - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Design Museum Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger & Lobster - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hideaway

Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington High Street
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • Renovated entire property - November 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

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

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