The Kensington Hideaway

Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington High Street

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Dates

October 2025

26

November 2025

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Just steps from Kensington High Street, Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel offers a stylish retreat with continental breakfast, a cozy bar, in-room WiFi, and proximity to Kensington Palace and Olympia Conference Centre. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

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Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Tomorrow

Oct 27 - Oct 28

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Kensington Hideaway is in the entertainment district. Royal Albert Hall and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. London Eye and ZSL London Zoo are not to be missed.

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225 Kensington High Street, London, London, England, W8 6SA

What's nearby

Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Kensington Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Natural History Museum - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Royal Albert Hall - 4 min drive - 1.0 mile
Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
Kensington (Olympia) Station - 14 min walk
London City Airport (LCY) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cafe Le Monde - ‬3 min walk
‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪The Design Museum Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
‪Joe & the Juice - ‬3 min walk
‪Burger & Lobster - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hideaway

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Kensington High Street

Close to Kensington Palace and Olympia Events, The Kensington Hideaway provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this hotel include:

Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and local meal delivery service
Free newspapers

Room features

All 59 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Heating and portable fans
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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$219 nightly

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available
Offsite parking available (GBP 44 per day)

Food and drink

Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
A bar/lounge

Things to do

Stereo

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

No elevator

More

1 building
Renovated entire property - November 2025
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

45-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Meal delivery service

More

Air conditioning
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Portable fan
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 7 2023 to September 1 2023 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
Nearby parking fee: GBP 44 per day (328 ft away)

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

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Best Western Seraphine Kensington Olympia

Best Western Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel

Best Western Seraphine Olympia

Best Western Seraphine Olympia Hotel

Kensington Seraphine Hotel

BEST WESTERN Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London, England

BEST WESTERN Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London England

Seraphine Olympia Hotel

Seraphine Kensington Olympia

Seraphine Olympia

Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London

Seraphine Kensington Olympia

Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel Hotel

Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel London

Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kensington Hideaway?

The Kensington Hideaway doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hideaway?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hideaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kensington Hideaway located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street, Kensington Gardens, and Olympia Events. Hyde Park and Kensington Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). High Street Kensington Station is only a 4-minute walk and Earl's Court Station is 13 minutes.

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The Kensington Hideaway Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Reda

Oct 31, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good service , clean rooms , good location

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 4, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really enjoyable stay, especially for the price. Was offered a free drink upon arrival and continental breakfast was included.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Aug 29, 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Really friendly, helpful staff.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Helen

Nov 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really good stay in a good location although I missed not having a cooked breakfast

8/10 Good

Desmond

Nov 17, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ideal area for what we wanted from the weekend. Good and efficient service, very satisfied with my stay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Oct 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Check-in and out were very easy processes the staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and just what I needed, close to tube station and with walking distance to many activities and dinning options.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sering Omar Faty

Sep 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It got the job done and the staff were nice and helpful!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lasse

Oct 25, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks for a pleasant stay at your hotel!

We had a nice stay at Seraphine. The staff were lovely and did everything they could to give us a great stay. The beds were a bit too hard and the rooms a bit small, but we would return next time aswell!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Linda

Jul 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay staff were all very friendly, room nice & clean & our window over looked a side street & didn’t hear any traffic noise, continental breakfast was included in the price & had a nice selection 5 minute walk from the underground would stay again

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Qamar

Aug 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy stay

We had a pleasant stay. The room was fine. Bed was comfy and the room was clean. For the money we paid it was excellent value for money.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Jul 25, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel was closed for refurbishment

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

May 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The hotel staff were always helpful. Husai went the extra mile and got us a table for 8 on a very busy weekend

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jaclyn

Oct 17, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Had a great stay at the Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel in October. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They do a nice little breakfast each morning for getting coffee/tea, juice, and toast/fruits. The location is very convenient for using the metro system or even walking many places.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

liat levi-kopelman

Aug 31, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

like: location, staff, service didnt like : room size, breakfast

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mindy

Sep 21, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

Convenient for a Kensington stay. Close to the Tube.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mr Mark

Sep 4, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Daughter’s graduation

Outstanding customer service. All staff where extremely helpful and made our stay an absolute delight.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Jul 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bijou or just tiny?

We’ll located, clean and friendly. Good inclusive breakfast. The rooms are just too small.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Nov 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exactly what we needed

We had 1 night in London to see a performance in Royal Albert Hall, we needed a triple room which isn't easy to find in London. This hotel provided that plus is on a bus route direct to Albert Hall so was perfect for our needs. The room was comfortable and functional, breakfast was decent, staff were excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Danny

Jul 7, 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dilapidated

Run down and dusty, staff were very good

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah

Sep 13, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was really hot and the windows can’t be opened so it was a bit of an uncomfortable nights sleep. Despite that the room was a nice size and had everything I needed for my stay. I would visit again as it is perfectly situated for shops, restaurants and Holland Park.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Sep 5, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed

Very small beds room was tiny, carpet was worn so much so the pattern was gone. Possibly the noisiest hotel I have ever stayed in

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Sep 28, 2022

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very hard for seniors to access too many stars They did not have the rooms that I booked so we did NOT STAY at this hotel had to find another hotel.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Karol

Aug 21, 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not 4 stars max 2

It was strong smell from the bathroom and shower head covered with limescale.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Terry

Aug 3, 2022

Liked: Staff & service

Pro’s: Good value for money. Good shower. In a nice part of town. Mostly clean. Air conditioning certainly worked well during a hot day. Con’s: Moths and fly’s in the room. Confusing entrance with a very slow moving lift!!! Room was too small to be comfortable. We were given the opportunity to make a bid to upgrade our room- however the room that we would have upgraded to was a single bed and smaller. Strange clicking noise coming from the air con. No iron in the room. Dead insects squished against the wall. All in all, a perfectly ok place to get your head down. But don’t be expecting anything else.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022