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Best Western The Cromwell

108-112 Cromwell Rd Kensington London, SW7 4ES United Kingdom

Central London hotel near Gloucester Road station

Near museum
This hotel is housed in a period property in Central London, 200 metres from Gloucester Road tube station, and 500 metres from the Natural History Museum. Show more
Wireless Internet
The hotel houses a breakfast room and an informal bar serving drinks and snacks, and the public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
Satellite television
Best Western The Cromwell's 85 guestrooms have light decor and contemporary furnishings; all are equipped with satellite television, coffee/tea-makers, and wireless Internet. Hide

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3.4out of 5

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72%

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Standard Single Room
One twin bed. Light decor, contemporary furnishings and fitted carpets. Flatscreen satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet access, direct-dial phone, coffee/tea-maker, safe, and climate control. Bathroom with shower, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries. Iron and ironing board on request.
Standard Double Room
One double bed. Light decor, contemporary furnishings and fitted carpets. Flatscreen satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet access, direct-dial phone, coffee/tea-maker, safe, and climate control. Bathroom with shower, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board on request.
Executive Room
1 double bed. Larger than Standard room. Light decor, contemporary furnishings, and fitted carpets. Flat-panel satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet access, direct-dial phone, coffee/tea maker, climate control, and safe. Bathroom with shower, hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board on request.
Double Room Garden View - _Room only
1 bed. Desk. In-room safe. Satellite television service. Direct-dial phone. Fax machine. Free local calls. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower only. Makeup/shaving mirror. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Air conditioning. Climate control. Non-smoking only.
Standard Twin - _Room only
2 single beds. Desk. In-room safe. Satellite television service. Direct-dial phone. Fax machine. Free local calls. Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower only. Makeup/shaving mirror. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Air conditioning. Climate control. Non-smoking only.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

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  • Roll-in shower

Property Amenities

Staff at Best Western The Cromwell's 24-hour desk are on hand to exchange currency and provide room service (limited hours), and sightseeing advice is available at the concierge desk. The hotel houses an informal lounge bar and offers a buffet breakfast every morning. The air-conditioned public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Total number of rooms - 85
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Bar/lounge
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevator/lift
  • Business center
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Room service
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Fitness facilities
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Television in lobby
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Rooms

Best Western The Cromwell, London, offers 85 air-conditioned guestrooms located on five floors, all of which have light decor, contemporary furnishings and fitted carpets. Rooms include satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet, and coffee/tea-making facilities. Cribs (infant beds) are available upon request.

Best Western The Cromwell, London,  United Kingdom, Rooms Standard Double Room

Room Amenities

  • High-speed Internet access
  • Wireless Internet access
  • Climate control
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Shower only
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Satellite television service
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Free local calls
  • Non-smoking only
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • In-room safe
  • Complimentary newspaper

Dining

Cromwell Bar - Offers a selection of drinks and snacks.

Breakfast Room - Serves a buffet breakfast every morning.

The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:

The Troubadour

Nandos

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Best Western The Cromwell

3.4
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.4
Hotel condition:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.1
Location:
4.8
Neighborhood:
4.4
73%

of guests recommend

out of 37 reviews

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A Traveler from Oakland, CA
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 5 2011

“Excellent location, decent room by London standards”

We stayed just one night and were lucky enough to get a room on the top floor facing out on Cromwell Rd., so we got plenty of light from the street. The room was Executive Standard size, which is big by London hotel room standards but still small by US standards. It was clean, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom had one light out but was otherwise fine. The room was a bit stuffy when we got there but we turned on the a/c and it cooled things down enough. The only problem was that one of the two elevators was broken so we had to go through this maze of hallways to use the other one, and I was worried it would break down, too--it's really tiny and kind of slow going up and down. Breakfast i s not complimentary here, although they do have serve it, it was 9-12 pounds (about $15-20), so we skipped it and got food from the Waitrose supermarket right across the street. There are also bakeries a block away and a 24 hour Tesco Express if you need any food. Overall, pretty good hotel, for a decent price, in a great neighborhood.

A Traveler from Florianopolis, Brazil
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Aug 21 2011

“Never again.”

Unless you're a buisnessman with a suit and 2 shirts in your lugagge, for a 2 night stay, don't go there. Rooms are so tiny i couldn't open my lugagge. Stayed in the 5th floor, the elevator goes up to the 4th and the recepcionist asked if i wanted someone to help me if i needed so... i had 2 very heavy bags... The shower flooded after less than 2 min. Not a figure of speech, less than 2 min! And the shower delivered a ridiculous(very little) amaount of water, it was unbeliavable! Location is good, there is free wi-fi and that's all. I'll never go back.

A Traveler from California
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jul 28 2011

“Small rooms...nice staff...great locations”

This hotel was in a great location. The rooms were extremely small, my daughter had to step on the bed to move around the room with her suitcase open. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Area recommendations
Gloucester- close to the tube, Starbuck's and Paul.
A Traveler from Fort Wayne, IN
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 22 2011

“Last night in London”

Other than the fact that the room was rather cramped, my wife and I have no complaints. On the positive side, the location is great, especially for getting to Heathrow or the West End.

A Traveler from Newark, DE
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 12 2011

“Very convenient location”

Five minutes from the tube station with shopping and restaurants across the street. The room was very small, but still a good deal in London. My only complaint would be the desk staff when we arrived. He acted as though we were interrupting him to check in.

Area recommendations
I've stayed in Kensington on three trips to London. It is close to main attractions, has grocery stores, restaurants, and banks. The Gloucester Road tube station is also within easy walking distance.
Mary B from Phoenix, AZ
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 14 2011

“Great hotel and location; would go back for sure”

We found the hotel to be perfect for us. The room is small, but the bed comfortable with extra pillows. The location is great, lots of restaurants, grocery stores and the underground within easy walking. We recommend Thai and Indian restaurants. Internet was free and the hotel provided shampoo, conditioner and lotion. We stayed at another hotel in this same area and were dissatisfied. We would definitely stay at this hotel for any future stays in London.

Area recommendations
This area was excellent for access to the underground, walking to museums, restaurants, pharmacy and grocery stores. The plus is that the area isn't packed with tourists. During the day and evening, we saw people walking their dogs with strollers.
A Traveler from Salzburg, Austria
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted May 7 2011

“Best Wester Gloucester”

Fabulous locaiton but was given a room in the basemen that was difficult to move around it because it was so small. Light flickered but housekeeping never bothered to fix it, Heard pipes banging in the walls at all hours. Having said that, it was better than staying at a hostel which would probably be the only accomodation that would have been less expensive. If you are traveling on a tight budget, this hotel has a great location of the Piccadilly line and it is clean. I wouldn't expect the Best Western that you may be used to in the States - or in other countries for that matter.

A Traveler from Boston, MA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 30 2011

“Great location, wonderful neighborhood!”

I would recommend this hotel to anyone. The location is wonderful; you are less than a block away from the tube and there are many stores, restaurants and pubs. The neighborhood was beautiful; quiet, visually stunning, and great for walks. The hotel itself was wonderful. Our bathroom was brand new. The room was small but it had everything; the bed was hard but it worked well for us. I have stayed in other hotels in London but nothing can compare to this one...will definitely go back!

A Traveler from Mexico
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 2 2011

“Excellent Location”

Small and dark rooms, but very well located and friendly

A Traveler from San Diego, Ca
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Mar 29 2011

“South Kensington great, but there are better places to stay”

We were very disappointed with our stay at BW Cromwell; we are used to traveling to Europe and the UK, we so are accustomed to small hotel rooms, but as other reviews suggest, the rooms here are beyond just small. They are tiny, literally a double size bed, a desk and chair, and 1 foot space in between on any given side. You have to turn sideways to negotiate around the room, and if both people need to move about the room, one person has to either go into the bathroom or climb onto the bed to allow the other person to move about. If you are claustrophobic you might lose it! We also had a problem with the phone; it never worked our entire stay of 4 nights. We are caretakers for our mother in law/mother back in the states, so it was important to us to have use of a phone. When we first checked in and checked the phone, we informed the front desk that it did not work. They were very friendly and promised to pass it on to maintenance the next day but the problem was not addressed. We repeated this process each day we stayed there with the same results. The staff was always friendly and seemed concerned but were unable to get any results or inform us as to the status of our phone repair. On the positive side, the staff was friendly, the hotel was clean, and our room was on the floor below the ground floor so it was very quiet. It was also in a great location, across the street from the Gloucester Road tube station and a Waitrose grocery store.

When to go
Great weather and not crowded in March
Getting around
The London Underground is the best and cheapest way to get around; there are "tube" stops almost everywhere you would want to go.
Dining
Some great places to eat in the area: Byron's Proper Hamburgers; Nando's chicken; Milano's Italian food

Best Western The Cromwell

108-112 Cromwell Rd Kensington London, SW7 4ES United Kingdom

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • London Natural History Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Imperial College London - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • London Science Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Albert Memorial - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Earl's Court Exhibition Centre - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Linley Sambourne House - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Brompton Oratory - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Kensington Palace - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Kensington Gardens - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Harrod's - 1.6 km / 1 mi
  • Hyde Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
  • Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi

The closest major airports to Best Western The Cromwell are:

London (LHR-Heathrow) - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi

London (LGW-Gatwick) - 37.7 km / 23.4 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western The Cromwell is London (LHR-Heathrow).

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • London, England, UK (LHR-Heathrow)

Area:

Kensington - Earl's Court, London, England, United Kingdom: Upscale, residential Kensington is best known for its palace and gardens, and for its major museums in South Kensington —the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, and the V&A. Earl’s Court has a wide selection of budget and mid-range hotels, clustered around Earl’s Court exhibition centre. Its Underground station offers good links (District and Piccadilly lines) with trains running to central London and south-west to Wimbledon.

Best Western The Cromwell

108-112 Cromwell Rd Kensington London, SW7 4ES United Kingdom

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