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Ellen Kensington

3.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Bar (on property)
Reception
Suite
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Explore the area

Map
18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0EN
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Classic Room, Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Coronation)

Suite (Coronation)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2024
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

London

At Ellen Kensington you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Kensington High Street and Imperial College London. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a corner/local shop and multilingual staff. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Natural History Museum and Kensington Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Natural History Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kensington Palace - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 10 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Over Under Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ellen Kensington

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Ellen Kensington.

This 3.5-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ellen Kensington offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2024.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Portuguese, Romanian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 150

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 150 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ellen Kensington family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ellen Kensington is a hit with families.

How much does it cost to stay at Ellen Kensington?

As of 9 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ellen Kensington on 10 Mar 2025 start from NZ$343.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ellen Kensington serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ellen Kensington?

No, Ellen Kensington does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ellen Kensington?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ellen Kensington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ellen Kensington?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ellen Kensington Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Cesar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TV did not work; I mentioned to staff, and they said it was an IT issue. The room was too hot, and no one checked it. The lift is not working... going to the fourth floor is an adventure. Not good. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

cyrita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

cyrita

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small not good for family but good for couples. Beware that this is new hotel a lot of amenities are not properly installed yet. The bathroom with bathtub has really awkward glass door, can't open and can't get in, once you get in you will find hard time to get out. Overall nice, new, perfect location, quiet, staffs are friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

KOICHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ellen Kensignton is brand new, beautiful and spotless clean. The location is also great and reception staff were nice! There were 2 negative points though: the room was too small (it's ok for 1 person but small for 2). When you book in hotrels.com it doesn't say the size (in sq metres), only that there is a kind bed. The photos in hotels.com platform were photos of obviously bigger rooms (but in the category that I chose to book). The 2nd point is that the FIRE ALARM goes off every time a guest has a very hot shower. This needs to be sorted, because not only it scares people, but also one wants to be able to sleep in on the weekend, right? I stayed in the hotel from Thu evening til Sunday afternoon and it happened 3 times (including at 7am on Friday and 8am on Sunday).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024