Ember Locke Kensington

Property class: 4

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Close to Kensington High Street and Kensington Palace, Ember Locke Kensington provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, EVE, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a lamp, and a chair.

Locke Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a minibar, a sofa, a small table with a vase and a glass, and a hanging light fixture.

City Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(117 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a green cabinet, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Locke Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a TV, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Locke Studio - Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white linens, two bedside tables, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Apartment

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A cozy room with a window seat, a round table, a green cabinet, and a television.

Duplex Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a window, and a cabinet.

City Studio - Garden View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Locke Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, is home to Ember Locke Kensington. Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include London Eye and Chessington World of Adventures. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Royal Albert Hall, or consider Excel London for a night out. Visit our London travel guide
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202-220 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW5 0SW

What's nearby

  • A historic building with two prominent towers and intricate architectural details.
    Cromwell Road
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A busy street with a prominent High Street Kensington Station sign, a glass-fronted store, and a sushi restaurant.
    Kensington High Street
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A serene pond with red maple leaves, surrounded by rocks and greenery.
    Holland Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A statue of a woman holding a torch, with a golden roof and intricate architectural details in the background.
    Kensington Gardens
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A historic building with red brick architecture, a statue, and a clear blue sky.
    Imperial College London
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station
    5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station
    14 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Over Under Coffee
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    4 min walk
  • Nando's
    4 min walk
  • Devonshire Arms
    5 min walk

About this property

Ember Locke Kensington

  • Upscale hotel near Kensington High Street
  • Located close to Kensington Palace and Natural History Museum, Ember Locke Kensington provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant, EVE, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
    • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
    • Smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 121 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 42-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (GBP 40 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EVE
  • EVE

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (26 inches high)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 40 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Ember Locke Kensington pet-friendly?

Yes, Ember Locke Kensington allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 66 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Ember Locke Kensington?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ember Locke Kensington on Sep 27, 2026 start from $175, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 40 per night.

What time is check-in at Ember Locke Kensington?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Ember Locke Kensington?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Ember Locke Kensington located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cromwell Road and Kensington High Street. Natural History Museum and Kensington Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Earl's Court Station is only a 5-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ember Locke Kensington Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 972 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1431 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfectly situated to tube stations making it easy to get anywhere you want yo go. Great area…safe to walk to and around late at night. Clean hotel and spacious room with air conditioning. Also, a really good restaurant downstairs for breakfast and lunch. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Attentive staff, although breakfast options are somewhat limited, service throughout my stay was impeccable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great!, clean and the rooms are big. The amenities are beautiful. The garden is big and cozy. The food in the restaurant is very good! I definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and good facilities for a short stay. Especially like the cafe and the breakfast area. Plenty of places to work from as well. The rooms are fairly basic but have what you need and the beds are clean and actually very comfortable. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice rooms with small kitchenette. Very handy. Unfortunately the room was quite dusty and could have been cleaned better. Garden side of hotel was nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really helpful, friendly staff and the hotel’s in a great location. Air condition was a bonus! I’ve stayed at the hotel twice - this time a garden view room which was lovely and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, nice location, good room as with all Lockes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Ember Locke. The hotel is in a great location, very close to Earl’s Court tube station. The hotel was lovely, good decor. The room was spacious and comfortable. The shower curtain was dirty along the bottom but otherwise the bathroom was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly beautiful hotel, from the entrance to the individual rooms. Beautifully designed and very chic. I’ve never wanted to hang out in a hotel lobby or lounge to drink coffee, but we did here with enthusiasm- it’s just that comfortable and cool. The staff were friendly and immensely helpful and responsive. It was also an easy walk to several excellent restaurant neighborhoods, the Natural History Museum, V&A, and the underground stations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room size was adequate. The air conditioning worked very well. Paper products (toilet tissue, no facial tissues) were mediocre. The garden was a pleasant respite and drinks from the bar were good. I used the gym several times and also a pleasant surprise, roomy, good selection of weights.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room has amazing black out curtains and it was very quiet in the room. The only downside is there was no mini fridge in the room. Hotel is close to earls court and there’s a supermarket about 1 min away. I would stay again but next time get a studio with a fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool hotel. The rooms are decorated really well but the common areas were my favourite. Breakfast was a treat in the orangerie! Such a great find for a London stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Room wasn’t as clean as we had remembered it to be. Needed a good dusting. Also, the weekly cleaning really gets to be a bit too long if you’re there for more than 4 or 5 days. Need to have the room cleaned and towels changed sooner. Also, showers could be better. No removable shower heads. Rooms are also quite dark. Need more lights in the room, either lamps or pot lights. And pillows were awful. Overall, not a comfortable bed/sleep. We were there in 2024 and it remembered it to be a bit better. Rooms need to be updated a bit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Place is designed amazingly, very very nice staff. Just slightly poor execution. The rooms air con wasn’t working and there was a coffee machine but no pods, and a kettle but no tea bags or milk. Also the shower had just shower gel, no shampoo or conditioner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very central and close to the tube and bus lines. The rooms were very clean, the beds were also very comfortable. All of the amenities in the room worked fine, however we didn't use the much (I.E. the cook top, kettle, etc.). The best part was the staff, exceptionally helpful, kind and knowledgeable. Two staff in particular, Patricia and Jessica helped us out when British Airways deemed it not necessary to load our bag. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location, great rooms, clean. Only issue was I completed a request (on the back of a mail from them) to book a parking spot -heard nothing, could not get through on any number to the hotel, so had to park half an hour away at Westfield which wasn't ideal. Hopefully a one off - but the rest of the stay was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very helpful staff, very quiet. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, excellent sized room, front desk staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is great location of you don't want to be in the centre of London. Close to South Kensington and Knightsbridge, Picadilly line into the city and to Heathrow. Parking available too. The hotel decor is very quaint. Maintenance seems to be a bit of an issue though, but the staff were quite attentive in resolving issues. You will only have your room cleaned once during your stay, extra cleaning is pricey. They will provide fresh towels on request. We would stay there again, mainly because the location worked for us and we had a hire car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Nice decor, but the beds were firm and not to our liking. Great staff and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great room and amazing breakfast in beautiful restaurant area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surpisingly nice. Great room, clean, good shower and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026