I loved the Cheval, there are lots of great things to say about this apartment! This really is a beautiful haven in London only steps away from Gloucester road Tube station. I received a lovely warm welcome and was brought up to my room and shown how everything worked. I stayed in a one bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor, the apt itself is great size, has a fully functioning kitchen, comfortable sitting room, a guest bathroom as well as a bedroom with on-suite. So much better value than a hotel...
I loved the Cheval, there are lots of great things to say about this apartment! This really is a beautiful haven in London only steps away from Gloucester road Tube station. I received a lovely warm welcome and was brought up to my room and shown how everything worked. I stayed in a one bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor, the apt itself is great size, has a fully functioning kitchen, comfortable sitting room, a guest bathroom as well as a bedroom with on-suite. So much better value than a hotel...
Absolutely loved this hotel ❤️ from the moment we arrived until we left, the staff and service are exceptional as is the hotel and facilities. Couldn’t fault anything at all. The best hotel we’ve stayed in in London and I’ve tried many of the 5 star hotels here! The breakfast was epic! Honestly first class all round! We were given alcoholic welcome drinks on arrival
In the beautiful new bar and showed around personally by the lovely Katerina. Will definitely be staying here again when we...
Absolutely loved this hotel ❤️ from the moment we arrived until we left, the staff and service are exceptional as is the hotel and facilities. Couldn’t fault anything at all. The best hotel we’ve stayed in in London and I’ve tried many of the 5 star hotels here! The breakfast was epic! Honestly first class all round! We were given alcoholic welcome drinks on arrival
In the beautiful new bar and showed around personally by the lovely Katerina. Will definitely be staying here again when we...
Absolutely amazing. Best of three places we stayed in England.
Staff exceeded expectations. And the room (Spenser) was truly beautiful. Not worn at all. The layout was different being long and thin but really worked for us.
Pub was really goos and we ate 2/3 dinners there. The breakfast was one of the best we have ever had. So many options and high quality.
Absolutely amazing. Best of three places we stayed in England.
Staff exceeded expectations. And the room (Spenser) was truly beautiful. Not worn at all. The layout was different being long and thin but really worked for us.
Pub was really goos and we ate 2/3 dinners there. The breakfast was one of the best we have ever had. So many options and high quality.
Edward
Reviewed September 3, 2021Reviewed September 3, 2021
The staff are so welcoming and the property is amazing.
The garden is lovely and the room was very clean. Breakfast was excellent.
Special shoutout for Moamen who was very helpful and welcoming to us. Thank you
The staff are so welcoming and the property is amazing.
The garden is lovely and the room was very clean. Breakfast was excellent.
Special shoutout for Moamen who was very helpful and welcoming to us. Thank you
We were only here for 1 night but had a lovely stay and would highly recommend the hotel and would return if in the area again.
It was close to the station and bus routes,shops restaurants etc.
From the warm welcome from the gentleman at the door and efficient and personable reception staff,we found check in was quick and easy .
The rooms were clean and well thought out,the towels fluffy and soft and the bed comfortable.
We were only here for 1 night but had a lovely stay and would highly recommend the hotel and would return if in the area again.
It was close to the station and bus routes,shops restaurants etc.
From the warm welcome from the gentleman at the door and efficient and personable reception staff,we found check in was quick and easy .
The rooms were clean and well thought out,the towels fluffy and soft and the bed comfortable.
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed February 22, 2025Reviewed February 22, 2025
Ideally located for sightseeing holiday. Short walk to museums and South Kensington,and a few minutes walk to the tube for access to most sights. Quite, safe street with Sainsburys next door for all shopping needs. Apartment spotless with good facilities (although cupboards a bit too high for small me). Staff friendly and reception manned for check in. Will be back!
Ideally located for sightseeing holiday. Short walk to museums and South Kensington,and a few minutes walk to the tube for access to most sights. Quite, safe street with Sainsburys next door for all shopping needs. Apartment spotless with good facilities (although cupboards a bit too high for small me). Staff friendly and reception manned for check in. Will be back!
Lovely location close to the underground and great pubs and restaurants. This is not a complaint but the ironing bored was broken and the toilet brush in the main bathroom.we would love to stay again for week next time. So if you could send me prices for that please it would be much appreciated.
Lovely location close to the underground and great pubs and restaurants. This is not a complaint but the ironing bored was broken and the toilet brush in the main bathroom.we would love to stay again for week next time. So if you could send me prices for that please it would be much appreciated.
Malcolm
Reviewed November 11, 2025Reviewed November 11, 2025
We were given an upgraded room. The room was beautiful. Large bed large room large tv. Very good experience. Very nice girl working in the bar at lunch time took a great deal of time with us
We were given an upgraded room. The room was beautiful. Large bed large room large tv. Very good experience. Very nice girl working in the bar at lunch time took a great deal of time with us
Cathryn
Reviewed February 8, 2025Reviewed February 8, 2025
Pleasantly surprised with the upgrade as we are previous customers don't take it for granted. Fantastic experience and great staff as always. Looking forward to our next stay.
Pleasantly surprised with the upgrade as we are previous customers don't take it for granted. Fantastic experience and great staff as always. Looking forward to our next stay.
Chris
Reviewed February 6, 2026Reviewed February 6, 2026
Great hotel in a handy location for the museums, Albert Hall and Imperial College. Quiet, clean with helpful staff. My room was clean and warm with a good shower. Coffee and tea were provided. Perfect for a stay in the city.
Great hotel in a handy location for the museums, Albert Hall and Imperial College. Quiet, clean with helpful staff. My room was clean and warm with a good shower. Coffee and tea were provided. Perfect for a stay in the city.
This is our second time staying here. It’s our perfect choice for the Royal Albert Hall. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We love it’s style and decor and the rooms are beautifully decorated with good amenities. Will definitely stay again.
This is our second time staying here. It’s our perfect choice for the Royal Albert Hall. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We love it’s style and decor and the rooms are beautifully decorated with good amenities. Will definitely stay again.
The staff were highly engaged and helpful. The hotel remains excellently presented and maintained.
A small problem on a previous stay had been rectified and particular attention was paid to this matter on my subsequent stay. This was a reassuring demonstration of an attentive management team.
Being over-finicky, I happened to drop a coin which rolled under the bed, where I noticed more dust than I would have expected, but this was easily forgiven on an otherwise outstanding experience
The staff were highly engaged and helpful. The hotel remains excellently presented and maintained.
A small problem on a previous stay had been rectified and particular attention was paid to this matter on my subsequent stay. This was a reassuring demonstration of an attentive management team.
Being over-finicky, I happened to drop a coin which rolled under the bed, where I noticed more dust than I would have expected, but this was easily forgiven on an otherwise outstanding experience
We enjoyed our stay very much. We were upgraded to a larger suite, which was wonderful and the location was outstanding. We could walk to the museums on Exhibition Rd, and nearby were many restaurants and a large supermarket. The apartment was very clean and the rooms were generously sized. We would definitely stay here again.
We enjoyed our stay very much. We were upgraded to a larger suite, which was wonderful and the location was outstanding. We could walk to the museums on Exhibition Rd, and nearby were many restaurants and a large supermarket. The apartment was very clean and the rooms were generously sized. We would definitely stay here again.
CariA
Reviewed February 23, 2017Reviewed February 23, 2017
Kensington is a walkable, business-friendly neighborhood known for being economical and having ample choices for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Take in the natural beauty of the gardens and parks—or broaden your horizons with some local theater. Choose one of Kensington's hotels and explore the area around London with ease.
Sightseeing around Kensington
The museums and theaters provide some cultural flavor, while the monuments and historic sites offer insight into local lore. London Natural History Museum, London Science Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can attend a show at Royal Albert Hall, Hammersmith Apollo, and Shepherd's Bush Empire. Notable landmarks include Albert Memorial, Brompton Oratory, and Sloane Square. Bring the family to Riverside Studios, London Zoo, and London Aquarium.
Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. Kensington Roof Gardens, Holland Park, or Kensington Gardens are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. Explore nature at Highbury Fields and Clissold Park. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider Beauchamp Place, Broadway Shopping Centre, and Whiteleys Shopping Centre. Stamford Bridge Stadium, Harrods, and Portobello Road Market are other spots for some local fun.
Some of the most popular attractions in the area include Imperial College London, Selfridges, and Buckingham Palace. You can also stop by Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre, Hyde Park, and Electric Cinema.
Getting around Kensington
For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at High Street Kensington Underground Station, Earls Court Underground Station, or Gloucester Road Underground Station. To venture out of town, take a train from London West Brompton Station.
Kensington is 10.5 miles (16.9 km) from the airport in London (LCY-London City). London (LHR-Heathrow) is the next closest airport, 11.2 miles (18 km) away.