10/10 Excellent
Jola
10 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jola
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
The Villa Kensington
3.5 star property
Discover your home away from home with expert concierge services and a 24-hour front desk at your fingertips. Relax knowing you're close to iconic landmarks.
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The Villa Kensington is a haven in the heart of London, near Imperial College and Science Museum. Enjoy amenities like free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance while experiencing exceptional service praised by previous guests.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Laundry room
- Housekeeping
- 24/7 front desk
The current price is HK$909
HK$909
HK$1,091 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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Single Room
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
13 reviews
(13 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
- 65 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Single Bed
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Standard Room
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
- 117 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Standard Room
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
- 172 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Single Beds
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Twin Room
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
5 reviews
(5 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
- 129 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
Double Room
- Sleeps 2
Single Room
- Sleeps 1
Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
Triple Room
- Sleeps 3
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About the area
Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Villa Kensington is near a metro station. Oxford Street and Kensington High Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Check out an event or a game at Royal Albert Hall, and consider making time for Natural History Museum, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
10 -11 Ashburn Gardens, London, England, SW7 4DG
What's nearby
Cromwell Road2 min walk - 0.2 km
Imperial College London10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kensington High Street11 min walk - 1.0 km
Natural History Museum12 min walk - 1.0 km
Hyde Park16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
- Gloucester Road Underground Station4 min walk
- West Brompton Station15 min walk
- London (LCY-London City)57 min drive
Restaurants
- Club Lounge3 min walk
- Fait Maison4 min walk
- Caffè Nero4 min walk
- Starbucks4 min walk
- The Stanhope Arms3 min walk
About this property
The Villa Kensington
Hotel near Natural History Museum
Close to Imperial College London and Kensington High Street, The Villa Kensington provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
- Express check-out, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
- A porter/bellboy, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
- A vending machine, a lift and concierge services
- Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Villa Kensington have perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
- Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
- TVs with digital channels
- Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- No on-site parking available
Food and drink
- Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Vending machine
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
- Lift
More
- 6 floors
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV with digital channels
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
More
- Air conditioning
- Electrical adapters
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Villa Kensington Hotel
Villa Kensington
Abcone Hotel London
The Villa Kensington London, England
The Villa Kensington Hotel
The Villa Kensington London
The Villa Kensington Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Is The Villa Kensington pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Villa Kensington?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Villa Kensington on 9 Mar 2026 start from HK$909, excluding 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 at The Villa Kensington?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Villa Kensington?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Villa Kensington?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is The Villa Kensington located?
Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum, Imperial College London and Kensington Gardens. Hyde Park and Kensington High Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gloucester Road Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Earl's Court Station is 10 minutes.
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Reviews
The Villa Kensington Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 936 reviews
10 - Excellent
245
Rating 8 - Good. 470 out of 936 reviews
8 - Good
470
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 936 reviews
6 - Okay
153
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 936 reviews
4 - Poor
52
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 936 reviews
2 - Terrible
16
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
DAVID
13 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room cleanliness, and the pleasant staff
DAVID
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Loris
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating.
Loris
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
RICHARD
10 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was very accommodatng
RICHARD
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marie-Diane
8 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly situated in London and great experience. Thanks
Marie-Diane
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary
6 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, clean rooms, spacious bathroom, quick walk to subway/underground station. Very safe and quiet neighborhood. Excellent service and staff.
Mary
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Susan
14 Sept 2025
Quiet Location with restaurants and tube station c
Staff friendly. Location was good with a tube station close by. Quiet road with no traffic noise
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Sara
13 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay here. We enjoyed the quietness. We would definitely stay here again!
Sara
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Sally
20 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was handy for the tube. Clean acc in quiet area
Sally
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Ella
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location!
Ella
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephen
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very nice room and service was good. Nice area and felt safe
Stephen
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Timothy
4 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on a quiet street within a close walk to the train station and to great museums, shops, and restaurants!
Timothy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Suzanne
7 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in London
Perfect location for our stay, close to the underground and Hyde Park. Staff were very helpful.
Suzanne
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julio
24 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved stay at The Villa Kensington, it was clean, the staff were amazing and prompt. I highly recommend staying and I will stay here again on my next trip.
Julio
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Stevenson
29 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room was really clean but a little tired. Rules were loose in the bathroom and the shower was held up with sticky tape. The staff were really friendly and professional and the location is great for RAH. Bed was nice and comfy which is the most important thing!!
Stevenson
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kiri
19 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff; enjoyed my stay here, thanks!
Kiri
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all, I left y luggage and enjoyed the walk about the shops. Close to Underground Tube. Lovely neighborhood. Great staff. Modern yet traditional outside.
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
lisa
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic host and location!
lisa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for using the tube to get around. The staff was professional and kind and always willing to help with questions. I would definitely recommend for a reasonable, very good stay.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason
5 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place, great location, staff is really kind and very clean
Jason
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Mark
28 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and excellent breakfast. Also easy access to the underground via Gloucester Road station.
Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Dorothee
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent rooms, good 24h service, everything available.
Dorothee
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Yeow Nie
29 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Location of hotel was quite convenient as walking distance fm Gloucester St tube station. Reception staff was friendly n helpful to me. The room was awfully small even for Single occupancy with baggage.
Yeow Nie
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Amanda Elizabeth May
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff.Room basic but clean,great price considering its in a lovely part of London.
Amanda Elizabeth May
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Rafael
6 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and I love that it had 24 hour staff on hand!
Rafael
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024