Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Kensington Palace
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Indoor pool
Exterior
Property amenity
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Point of interest

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

Explore the area

Map
Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SP
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kensington Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Kensington Palace
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Suite, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

London

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel puts you in the heart of London, within a 20-minute stroll of Kensington Palace and Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Imagine can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Boulevard Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to aerobics classes. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class London City Centre hotel, you'll be 1.6 km (1 mi) from Royal Albert Hall and 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Buckingham Palace.

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 4 min walk
  • Kensington Palace - 14 min walk
  • Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre - 18 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 19 min walk
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 20 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacuzzi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Japan House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ivy Kensington Brasserie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Kensington Palace
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 706 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1960
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel offers 706 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Imagine has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

Czech, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 45 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Boulevard Restaurant
  • Lounge Bar
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.95 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 45 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Facilities fee: GBP 5.00 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; swimming pool; fitness facilities

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Kensington Close
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Holiday Inn London Kensington Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?

As of 21 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel on 27 Jan 2025 start from NZ$197.43, 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.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?

Yep, Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel has a self car park for GBP 45 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?

Yep, Imagine is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests can't get enough of the full breakfast here! Offered weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and weekends between 7 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?

No, Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St., an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 1569 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 463 out of 1569 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 237 out of 1569 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 128 out of 1569 reviews" "
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8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MARTIN CHARLES

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If anything, the room was slightly too small especially the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Riham, Leicester

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a total humiliation , very rude staff and the room is horrible, Although I am a IHG member but this time did not use my membership and was just HORRIBLE in all means
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafel, Ridgewood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Holiday Inn. We were greeted by the friendliest staff. Although the room was snug (understandable for London), it was perfect for our sister trip and had all the amenities we needed. The location was perfect as the the trains, shops, and restaurants were within a 5-10min walk. Overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Latisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice and in a good location. It worked well for 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and comfortable night. Good service from staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were highly professional and helpful and kind Achmed from concierge was marvellous and looked after me well during my one weeks stay Helped me with luggage and taxi on departure Every section of the hotel was filled with wonderful polite and courteous without exception Reception were great and restaurant staff outstanding Thanks to all of you Will return next year with my daughter
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle, Burnsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Check-in/concierge staff very helpful. Happy hour was very welcome. Rooms were a bit small but functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Functional but comfortable
Small room with large comfy bed. Bathroom was spotless. Jaded uncomfortable small corner sofa. No view. Great location though. Bar service was slow and very expensive
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just one night but I would definitely return. Excellent value in that market imo,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location close walkable to tube. Nice, safe area and incredibly helpful and friendly concierges.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location , parking difficult but staff very helpful Have stayed here numerous times no complaints would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Not what you pay for.
For the price, it really wasn’t worth it. I booked it for the pool. It was closed. No word of that when booking. The service was poor and the staff were uninterested and uninformed. I was even ignored for a while.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location but the room was very small and noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very convenient for Royal Albert Hall and Kensington shopping. It has a good bar and a Starbucks cafe, plus its own restaurant. Standard rooms are very small - opt for an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yvette Maree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delayed check in
Disappointed with check in, our room wasn’t ready for 2 hours past check in time. We’re told to sit in reception & each time told it would only be another 10mins. Very frustrating after a long travel day & only compensation offered was a couple of chocolate bars
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overpriced but good location
Dusty room, hair in the shower with a slow draining plug. Bed very firm and pillows lumpy. No water in room, went down to reception to buy some - we were offered two small bottles which was appreciated although receptionist proceeded to relentlessly push us to book for breakfast after declining multiple times. Overall, felt over priced. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Setor

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot breakfast every morning had a large variety of food items. Options for vegans and vegetarians. No options to take tea or coffee to go. The mattress was uncomfortable and worn out. The shower was the biggest issue. It is a SAFETY ISSUE. Water all over the floor with each shower. Difficult to get ahold of housekeeping to get extra towels. However we would stay again. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anupama

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, convenient hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024