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Rydges Kensington London

61 Gloucester Road London, SW7 4PE United Kingdom

Victorian hotel in London near Royal Albert Hall

In historical district
Situated in the historical district, this hotel is close to London Natural History Museum, Royal Albert Hall, and Earl's Court Exhibition Centre. Also nearby are Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens. Show more
Restaurant, bar/lounge
In addition to a restaurant, Rydges Kensington London features a fitness facility. Other amenities include a conference center and a bar/lounge.
LCD television
In addition to LCD televisions with satellite channels, guestrooms include air conditioning. Bathrooms come with rainfall showerheads and makeup/shaving mirrors. Hide

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Standard Queen Room
1 queenFrette Italian linens. 16 square meters. Individually furnished. Desk. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Laptop-compatible safe and laptop-compatible safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Crib (infant bed) available. Non-Smoking.
Standard Single Room
1 singleFrette Italian linens. 12 square meters. Individually furnished. Desk. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Laptop-compatible safe and in-room safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom includes shower with handheld showerhead and rainfall showerhead. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Executive King Room
1 double1 twinFrette Italian linens. 21 square meters. Individually furnished. Desk. MP3 docking station. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Cordless phone. Laptop-compatible safe and laptop-compatible safe. Minibar and espresso maker. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning. Crib (infant bed) available. Non-Smoking.
Superior Single
1 doubleFrette Italian linens. Individually furnished. Desk. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Laptop-compatible safe and in-room safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Non-Smoking.
Standard King - Standard King
1 kingFrette Italian linens. Individually furnished. Desk. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Laptop-compatible safe and laptop-compatible safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Crib (infant bed) available. Non-Smoking.
Standard Twin - Standard Twin Room
1 twin1 sleeper sofaFrette Italian linens. Individually furnished. Desk. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Laptop-compatible safe and laptop-compatible safe. Minibar. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Crib (infant bed) available. Non-Smoking.
Executive Studio - Executive Studio
1 king1 twin1 sleeper sofaFrette Italian linens. Sofa bed. Individually furnished. Desk. MP3 docking station. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Cordless phone. Laptop-compatible safe and laptop-compatible safe. Minibar and espresso maker. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning. Crib (infant bed) available. Non-Smoking.
Executive Twin - Executive Twin
1 twinFrette Italian linens. Individually furnished. Desk. MP3 docking station. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Cordless phone. Laptop-compatible safe and laptop-compatible safe. Minibar and espresso maker. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning. Crib (infant bed) available. Non-Smoking.
Executive One bedroom suite - Executive
1 double1 king1 twin1 sleeper sofaFrette Italian linens. Sofa bed. 27 square meters. Separate sitting area. Individually furnished. Desk. MP3 docking station. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Cordless phone. Laptop-compatible safe and in-room safe. Minibar and espresso maker. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning. Crib (infant bed) available. Non-Smoking.
Premier Suite - Premier Suite
1 king1 twin1 sleeper sofaFrette Italian linens. Sofa bed. Separate sitting area. Individually furnished. Desk. MP3 docking station. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Cordless phone. Laptop-compatible safe and in-room safe. Minibar and espresso maker. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning. Crib (infant bed) available. Non-Smoking.
Kensington Suite - Kensington Suite
1 king1 twin1 sleeper sofaFrette Italian linens. Sofa bed. Separate sitting area. Individually furnished. Desk. MP3 docking station. LCD television with satellite channels and pay movies. Wired and wireless Internet access (surcharge). Cordless phone. Laptop-compatible safe and laptop-compatible safe. Minibar and espresso maker. Ensuite bathroom. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning. Crib (infant bed) available. Non-Smoking.
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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.
    • No onsite parking is available.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • American Express accepted
  • Barclaycard accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per night
    • Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: GBP 5.00 (rates may vary)
    • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: GBP 10.00 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
    • Full breakfast fee: GBP 15 per person (approximate amount)
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.00 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of audio-visual equipment and a meeting/conference room.

An Internet point is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Event facilities measuring 100 square meters include a conference center and banquet facilities. This Victorian hotel also offers a fitness facility, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests.

Rydges Kensington London is a smoke-free property.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Total number of rooms - 81
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Bar/lounge
  • Banquet facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Event catering
  • Concierge services
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Internet point
  • Computer station
  • Internet access - wireless
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking nearby (surcharge)
  • Parking nearby
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Year Built - 1789
  • Meeting facilities size (meters) - 100
  • Smoke-free property (fines apply)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel

Rooms

Rydges Kensington London offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets. LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include handheld showerheads and rainfall showerheads, makeup/shaving mirrors, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless high-speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and direct-dial phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Extra towels/bedding and wake-up calls can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in September 2011.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

Room Amenities

  • Pay movies
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Minibar
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Handheld showerhead
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Satellite television service
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Window opens
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • High-definition television
  • Climate control
  • Air conditioning
  • LCD television
  • Non-smoking only
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Frette Italian sheets

Dining

The Jam Cupboard - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

24-hour room service is available.

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A Traveler from Albany, NY
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Nov 28 2011

“Rooms to small, beds not comfortable”

Room was to small felt very cramped!

Mary from Chicago, IL
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Mar 24 2011

“Hardly professional”

As it turns out, under construction means the following: fire alarms every 40 minutes, even BEFORE the stated work hours of 8-4, water being shut off until 4, then that shut-off being extended to 6, then people from reception going door-to-door at 9pm to find out if the water is on, then Internet access being taken away with no alternative, and finally, a ceiling that began dripping when the guy above took a long shower. When I complained, they stood there and merely said, I'm sorry...sorry. Expedia should have told you we were under construction. Way to pass the buck. The location is fantastic, to be sure, but there are a TON of hotels on the same corner. I highly suggest the Radisson that is there. A bit more pricey, but free Wi-fi, gym, larger beds, etc. My suggestion is you go with any of your other options in that area - especially given its proximity to the parks and to the tube.

Area recommendations
I would recommend anywhere north or south of Hyde Park.
Marcos from Sao Paulo, Brazil
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Feb 24 2010

“Was not a good experience...”

The hotel is few meters nearby the metro station and it was great. My room had a similarity with a match box, "nothing" related to the web site photos and the heat was extremely high even turning it off inside the room. The crew at reception was the second worst issue at this hotel. The breakfast was fine and the vicinity was great.

A Traveler from Japan
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Jun 20 2009

“Small room”

We stayed on a four day vacation. The hotel was old with a Victoria feel. It was clean but needs refreshing. Our room was tiny. We had about 1.5 feet on each side of the bed and maybe 2 feet at the base from walls or furniture. You can do little in this room other than use the bed and toilet. If you are not there to spend time in the room it will be fine. If you plan to spend any time in your hotel room, find a larger room. The hotel lobby was nice and it had a lounge for about 6 people to sit (few did). There were two computers to rent (I think one pound for 10 mins). The restaurant was decent (10 tables - actual name if I remember right). The hotel was in a good location and had a small pub attached. The train station was about half a block away and that was very convenient. Hyde Park was a close walk. A Catholic Church was across the street. Museums and Imperial College were all within a short walking distance. Because of the room size, I rated it low. All else is fine.

Audrey B from San Jose, CA
4.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Apr 29 2009

“Very nice but won't stay there again”

Beautiful and clean. The ONLY thing that concerns me is that my room was slanted. Being that many of the buildings in London are hundreds of years old, this made me very nervous. The staff is great and very helpful.

Traveler's tip
Harrods is within walking distance.
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Rydges Kensington London

61 Gloucester Road London, SW7 4PE United Kingdom

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • London Natural History Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Imperial College London - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • London Science Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Royal Albert Hall - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
  • Albert Memorial - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Brompton Oratory - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Earl's Court Exhibition Centre - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Linley Sambourne House - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Kensington Palace - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Kensington Gardens - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
  • Harrod's - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
  • Hyde Park - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
  • Saatchi Gallery - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • Stamford Bridge Stadium - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

Location Highlights

  • Convention center nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • In shopping district
  • Metro station nearby
  • In historical district

The closest major airports to Rydges Kensington London are:

London (LHR-Heathrow) - 18.7 km / 11.6 mi

London (LGW-Gatwick) - 37.8 km / 23.5 mi

The preferred airport for Rydges Kensington London 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.

Rydges Kensington London

61 Gloucester Road London, SW7 4PE United Kingdom

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