Ellen Kensington

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Hyde Park

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Ellen Kensington, an eco-certified hotel near the Natural History Museum, offers a peaceful retreat with a spa featuring massages and aromatherapy. Unwind on the serene garden or browse through books in the library while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $126
$151 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1

Room options

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Compact Double

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Compact Single

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Continental Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Crown Suite

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Coronation)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Deluxe

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Compact Single

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Compact Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Classic Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, England, SW5 0EN

What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kensington High Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Imperial College London - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Natural History Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 46 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 62 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 79 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive
  • West Brompton Station - 10 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 26 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 27 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 5 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • West Brompton Underground Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Paul - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cast Iron Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Courtfield - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ellen Kensington

Ellen Kensington puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Cromwell Road and Kensington High Street. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Hyde Park and Natural History Museum are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Earl's Court Station is 5 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 105 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 26 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Uses some LED lighting

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 28
  • 5 stairs to reach property
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 25 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 150 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 70 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of GBP 50

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Best Western Burns
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Best Western Burns Hotel Kensington

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Ellen Kensington?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 26 lbs per pet. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Ellen Kensington?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Ellen Kensington.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ellen Kensington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 50 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 150 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Ellen Kensington?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Ellen Kensington like?

Ellen Kensington is a short 5-minute walk from Earl's Court Station and 4 minutes' walk from Cromwell Road.

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Reviews

Ellen Kensington Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, fresh, and excellent with a good choice of options. (19 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was lovely and clean and the hotel was beautiful, the bed was really comfy and would recommend - would definitely stay here again in the future!
Shaun, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay at Ellen The staff were very friendly and professional The location was excellent so close to Earls Court tube
Steven, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I lived my stay at the Ellen Kensington. The location is excellent. My accommodations were comfortable and very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Maureen R, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was excellent in every way. Polite and helpful staff, you feel taken care of from beginning to end of your stay. We stayed for three nights and had a small terrace connected to our room. This was great as this was a period with hot temperatures in London. Quiet area, beautiful surroundings.
Marit Frøydis, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel, great decor, very clean, friendly staff who were very helpful. Restaurant was excellent, food so good, room was excellent. Would stay again.
Joanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Couldn’t fault Ellen Kensington for an overnight stay in London. Location was perfect, just off the main road of Earl Court so easy to get to, yet very quiet. Room was well equipped and clean. Breakfast was delicious. Staff were very attentive and welcoming. Couldn’t recommend Ellen Kensington anymore for a London stay.
Megan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and location. Clean room and excellent staff.
Elaine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is perfect and spotless! The staff are great and friendly.
Benjamin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a quiet area. Close to tube and great breakfast.
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was perfect close to Earl’s Court Station. The staff’s very kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend and will come back
RESTITUTO, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

fantastic location, spotless hotel and great service
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place and location
Leah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff - the compact room was compact but very comfortable - great breakfast as well
A R, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room and hotel. Excellent breakfast.
Neil Thomas, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was excellent for our visit to London, the hotel was clean and beautifully decorated. Our room was spacious for London, clean, comfortable and had good amenities including a coffee machine, toiletries, gowns and slippers. The bed was comfortable, for us a little too soft, however we slept well with quality bedding and the surrounding area was quiet. Breakfast was excellent with good choice and tasteful food. Staff were professional and welcoming.
Penny, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were all so friendly and professional. Room was fantastic for a compact double room excellent facilities an cleanliness. Bathroom was very small however it was functional and done to a very impressive standard with fixtures and fittings.
Fraser, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely room, all staff very friendly and helpful! Fabulous location and great amenities. Only issues were the in room heating/AC (hard to use, heating was on blast even when cooling setting was on and temp set to low so room was always really warm), the door lock was very slow to unlock, and the person who checked me in (whilst very lovely and professional) announced my room number - as a solo female traveller it didn’t feel very safe to do so. Overall a fantastic stay and I’ll definitely be back!
May, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel , great location , very helpful staff, great breakfast . Would stay here again
Mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was great for what we needed, bed and pillows were super comfy, no complaints there with the sleep. Shower great, enough space for me and my partner. Our coffee machine wouldn’t dispense the coffee sadly (could have been a user error) but one thing that was annoying was our floorboards were super squeaky. We felt it would affect the floor below us. We would definitely stay again, no hesitation, but we’ve been unlucky with a minor moan.
Jamie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay…

This will be our new go to hotel in London great location, great bargain extremely nice people.
TROY, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spotless courteous staff
cristin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location is great & the staff are very friendly. We had dinner twice & were good.
Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, clean rooms in a great central location.
Connie, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in nice neighborhood very close to tube station with multiple lines. Beautifully appointed room with very comfortable bed. Bathroom was new with good shower, heated towel rack. Great stay.
Peter, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was a lovely surprise. Centrally located and close to tube stations, we found it a perfect base for our London adventure. The room, though small, was well appointed and very well maintained. The breakfast was great with lots of options. The dinners were also good quality and well priced. The staff were always helpful and attentive.
Richard, 10-night trip