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Gainsborough Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel located steps from Natural History Museum

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In the heart of London, Gainsborough Hotel offers a charming retreat with free in-room WiFi. Explore nearby museums like the Natural History Museum or take advantage of concierge services to plan your day.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Room options

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Budget Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Located below ground level
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, No Windows | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Suite, No Windows

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Located below ground level
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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7-11 Queensberry Place, Kennsington, London, England, SW7 2DL

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington High Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 37 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 75 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 91 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 104 min drive
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 4 min drive
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 4 min drive
  • West Brompton Station - 21 min walk
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Natural History Museum Member's Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shoty - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Khan's of Kensington - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gainsborough Hotel

Gainsborough Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Also, Kensington High Street and Hyde Park are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 4 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, French

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 54 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Gainsborough Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Gainsborough Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Gainsborough Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gainsborough Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What's the area around Gainsborough Hotel like?

Gainsborough Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from South Kensington Underground Station and 11 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Gainsborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Bathroom
Elevator
Bed
Breakfast
Museums
Lobby

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a great variety of options and delicious choices. (24 reviews)
  • The property's location offers easy access to a variety of nearby restaurants and dining options. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Very welcoming and helpful staff, room was nice and clean. Facilities and location was great. service in the adjoining property was fantastic.
LEANNE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a comfortable stay. The staff was helpful.
Jennifer, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

A great place to stay!

It was a nice hotel in a lovely area and was near South Kensington tube station and the main museums. The room was fresh and clean, but my shower cubicle was a bit small, but I managed! The breakfast was served in the sister hotel opposite and there were plenty of options to choose from.
Gillian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location and basic room

We stayed here for one night. Location is great and staff very friendly. We were however surprised to find our room to be in the basement. Room was clean but very basic and interior dated. Great for a one night stay but probably wouldn’t come back for a longer trip.
Nicholas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tiny room good value.

Quick trip. Stayed in tiny room. Elevator was tiny but functional. Staff was friendly and helpful. Good value for the price. Room was fine as I was in town for 1 day.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Handy location clean good size room good value. Smallest slowest life in the world. Need food and bar optional from over road.
james, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for visiting the Royal Albert Hal

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, conveniently located to Royal Albert Hall Room was a little tired, around the door was a bit shabby, looked as thou the air con machine had leaked at some point in the pasta d left damage. Lovey to have a balcony.
Kam-Yin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel was good central to where we needed to beroom was clean we had a room for 3 plent of room bathroom clean tidy nice fluffy towels, the only thing was you could hear traffic but it wouldn't put me off staying again. Staff friendly and helpful
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, easy to find
Claire, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was nice and in a nice location. Only downside was my room was below ground level with no window at all.
Geoffrey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel for S Ken visitors

Room as expected; quite expensive but otherwise good
Gillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I particularly liked the location.
Carolyn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, clean confortable triple room. Excellent breakfast. Excellent location to tube,bus, food.
Celina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing stay, so convenient to the Royal Albert Hall, such a safe area with all of London at your fingertips.
Lynda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location. Friendly people. Great continental breakfast.
Howard, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spacious rooms, excellent value for money
Amanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value for money

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YUNG CHING, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful location

A wonderful location, hotel was clean, reception was lovely! In general it worth the price
Jamileh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our four night stay at the Gainsborough. We stayed in a budget room down the stairs and it was very comfortable. Lovely large shower and decent sized bedroom. The area is lovely. A quick walk to the Natural history museum and plenty of restaurants to choose from. We would definitely stay here again.
Lorraine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the Gainsborough Hotel! The staff was friendly and welcoming. The breakfast buffet was delicious. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The location was perfect, just a short walk or underground ride from every where we wanted to visit. With the numerous restaurants, pubs, shops and museums close by the location could not be better!
Cheryl, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location. Looks a lot better from the outside than the inside.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location. Close to museums and gardens. Had trouble getting luggage up front stairs.
Nancy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel in the Sth Kensington museums quarter

Very impressed with this hotel for its location, cleanliness, quality & value. Reception & rooms look like they have recently received modernisation. Great for families visiting the Natural History & Science Museums which are just a short walk away. Also very close to Sth Kensington tube station.
Paul R, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old building, great location - quiet, safe but very convenient for transport, loads of eateries and museums/ places of interest.
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent value for money in a very desirable part of town, kind staff, and very practical rooms.
Nicolas, 1-night trip