The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
The Warren for 6
The Accessible Nest for 4
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0PD
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Albert Hall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

The Snug

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Duo

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Roost

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Nest for 4

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Warren for 6

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Accessible Nest for 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Accessible Warren for 6

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Hideaway (Windowless)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Duo (Windowless)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Nook for 4 (Windowless)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

The Burrow (Windowless)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London

Located in London (London City Centre), The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court is within a 5-minute drive of Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Buckingham Palace and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Trafalgar Square.

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kensington High Street - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Natural History Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 10 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cast Iron Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 125 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 debit card 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

The Drey - Kensington, Earl's Court Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 436 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a lovely location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay and all conveniences provided for.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of places to eat near by, very close to the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yim Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and helpful, the room was clean and nice
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service all around, high quality and very clean rooms. Very friendly staff and modern well kept rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carley Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel will Be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mahamadou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, nice polite staff
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dimitris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, friendly staff eager to assist anytime, small room for 4 people, it needs few shelves to put things.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nkemdirim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet and clean. Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and clean, and equipt everything needed. Location is perfect, staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, really clean and good price - on the smaller side but for what we paid in west London was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a very clean staff is very polite a location with perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was very clean and beautiful room close to the train station and wonderful safe area. The staff are always there ready to help and very polite. Will be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Alysee

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the customer service as it was exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thupten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very convenient, clean and the staff are extremely helpful. I checked in late, the staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the Drey is a very nice and well put hotel. Easy to access, and close to a lot of places like South Kensington and Brompton area. I love the ease and technology use in checking in and out. There could be more space but for a single traveller its very ideal!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was super clean and I had a lovely night in London.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lee

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

Madison Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely. Clean. Fair. Perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel very clean and staff super friendly Room was great size with good tv All very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved The Drey. Wonderful hotel and staff. Centrally located.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location, hotel super clean sleek and modern. Really impressed with the value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ingrid Madsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a very nice experience. Yes the rooms were small, but we didnt expect anything else. It was clean. The staff was SO kind!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern room and facilities. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025