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Bob W London Kensington

3.0 star property

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Close to Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall, Bob W London Kensington has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
The current price is £89
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Compact Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Compact Room - Lower Ground

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a small round table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Compact Room - Single

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Original Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a small desk, and a window with curtains.

Original Room - 3 Person

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Spacious Room - Lower Ground

A neatly made bed with a dark throw blanket, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

Spacious Room - Lower Ground

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small table with a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Compact Room - Twin

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window.

Compact Room - AC

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, is home to Bob W London Kensington. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, while Royal Albert Hall and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights. London Eye and Sky Garden are not to be missed.
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44 Harrington Gardens, London, England, SW7 4LT

What's nearby

  • A historic building with two prominent towers and intricate architectural details.
    Cromwell Road
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A grand cathedral interior with a high arched ceiling, intricate stonework, and a central staircase.
    Natural History Museum
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic building with red brick architecture, a statue, and a clear blue sky.
    Imperial College London
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A red double-decker bus on a city street, a historic building with arched windows, and pedestrians.
    Kensington High Street
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A large, historic building with a dome and classical architecture.
    Royal Albert Hall
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gloucester Road Underground Station
    6 min walk
  • West Brompton Station
    12 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Club Lounge
    3 min walk
  • Fait Maison
    5 min walk
  • The Stanhope Arms
    5 min walk
  • Cast Iron Bar & Grill
    5 min walk
  • Humphrey's Bar & Brasserie
    4 min walk

About this property

Bob W London Kensington

  • Hotel near Kensington High Street
  • Close to Natural History Museum and Imperial College London, Bob W London Kensington has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and luggage storage
    • Smoke-free property and a lift
  • Room features
  • All 83 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
    • LED light bulbs and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 21 for adults and GBP 21 for children

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to download the property's https://reception.bobw.co/check-in mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
There is no dining venue on-site. Guests who book a rate including breakfast may enjoy breakfast at a nearby partner restaurant or café. Details will be provided after the online check-in is completed.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 21 for adults and from GBP 21 for children
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bob W London Kensington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bob W London Kensington?

As of 19 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bob W London Kensington on 26 Jul 2026 start from £89, 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 at Bob W London Kensington?

Bob W London Kensington doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bob W London Kensington?

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

What time is check-out at Bob W London Kensington?

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

Where is Bob W London Kensington located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cromwell Road, Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall are also within 1 mile (2 km). Gloucester Road Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and Earl's Court Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Bob W London Kensington Reviews

7.2

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy to check in and get into ro. Coffee and tea were great, as was the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Gloucester Road tube station & lots of places to eat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, comfortable stay and clean room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic but amazing value and very clean in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s good if you’re only planning on sleeping there. Walking distance to restaurants, the Tube and quiet area. But my room has no AC and it was the worst heatwave in London in a while. They provided a fan but the hot air was still bad. The window barely opened so I couldn’t get a breeze at night when it finally cooled down outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location Tv was broke and the shower was faulty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A basic but comfortable room. There was a TV, kettle and coffee maker in the room. We were on the fifth floor at the back the view was nice and not too close to other buildings of the same height. Perfectly located for visiting the local museums and parks and just strolling round taking in the culture. Staff were very helpful when there was an issue with the TV not working. I used the WhatsApp messaging service and they replied quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I recently stayed at Bob W Kensington, and the property has the makings of a truly elegant boutique hotel. Its location in central London is excellent, with easy access to wonderful restaurants, shopping, and transportation routes, making it a very convenient base for exploring the city. That said, the property still seems to be in a transitional phase. Perhaps because it is a newly acquired location that has not yet been fully assimilated into the brand, several amenities and services advertised in the booking were not currently available during my stay. Additionally, while the staff were friendly and polite, they were quite scarce and often difficult to find when assistance was needed. With a bit more operational polish and the full rollout of its advertised offerings, the property has the potential to become a lovely boutique destination in Kensington.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great location. Air conditioning made our stay cool for the hot days. Really Recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Layla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it, my favorite stay in London so far
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is new and working well inc AC. Fully digital experience. Maximum efficiency!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room didn’t have A/C and just one fan. I went over summer, and it was really hot. That made our experience to be just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lok Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it will be wonderful if tiny fridge could be arranged in the room (i don't mind to pay more for this good hotel!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very outdated especially the bathroom, the photos are very misleading. There were no gym in the facility. Rooms are badly soundproofed. Awful smell in the room and in the floors.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here during a particularly hot period in London and wanted to upgrade to a room with air conditioning. Unfortunately, communication was slow, with online responses taking around an hour, and different staff members quoted different upgrade fees, which was confusing. After upgrading, we encountered an issue with the room lock, leaving the room unsecured. Thankfully, nothing was lost, but it was concerning. We then had to pack and move our luggage again to a third room, which was inconvenient and disruptive to our stay. While the staff eventually agreed to provide a small fraction of refund as compensation, we are still waiting for it to be processed. Overall, the stay was disappointing due to slow and inconsistent communication, small rooms, and the need to change rooms due to maintenance issues.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joaquim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I couldn't take a shower, because I couldn't open the water tap, the mattress was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robertson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would give this property zero star. There is no receptionist or staff that can assist with anything. The room is different from the photo. No body wash available. The worse is there is 1 night that someone is knocking on our door telling that he is the security and he is hearing noises in our room. We did not open as it is very creepy since there were no noise as we were sleeping. Then he came back, knocking on the door next to us and saying he's been seeing smoke in the window. The girl opened the door but we gave notice that we are calling the police. Then next thing I heard he was gone. And we are calling the number of the property on WhatsApp since that was the instruction on the email, but it gave prompt that this has no WhatsApp. Texted but no reply. We really had a bad experience with this hotel. If we opened the door, we could have been dead. This property has no security. Nothing. Don't fall for this.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Helene Bjelland

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stay away!!! I think it’s being used as a brothel, no sound isolation at all. Had a horrible stay. Did not get to change rooms even when I described how the neighbor was extremely noisy while being intimate, throughout the day. They suggested I’d get earplugs. Did not have functional internet, they said they couldn’t help with that, had to use my phone as hotspot to get the TV to work at all. They were not very nice to talk with either. It ruined my trip by far, never experienced such bad customer service before. They said it was not permitted to use the rooms for such services, yet they just let it be and didn’t care at all that I had to listen to that all the stay through. I’m amazed how bad this stay turned out. Happy it’s all over, will never ever come back to any bob w! Bed was good though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Frode

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ikke fornøyd. Skittent, ingen service. Og svært varmt. Sentralt
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tiffaney

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself had stained carpets, peeling paint on the windows. No screens on the windows, and the shower protector was lifting off the bottom. The hotel gives off lovely vibes, which are very England from the outside, but the maintenance inside could be a little bit better in my personal opinion. There is a courtesy tea and coffee maker in the room, which we stayed in, but it was mouldy and gross. The one in the main lobby is never full of water and does not have any milk.. They really could use someone to maintain this machine. There are no staff anywhere to be had at this place and you have to do everything through the stupid app to get any service or through WhatsApp. There is absolutely no air-conditioning at this place and the weather was astronomically hot. We asked for fans for our room which they did accomdate that. For the price of this place, there should be a small fridge in the rooms to keep drinks cold let alone courtesy water. Pass on this hotel if your used of North American standards. This is no better than super eight and I would say a super eight is better than this. The only perk is the area felt safe and was fairly close to the tube station about a 5-7 minute walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Not possible to choose a room as it’s not allocated until the day you arrive. I wouldn’t normally go for a room on the ground floor, especially in the summer with no air conditioning, as have to sleep with the windows closed. Not fun when it’s 36C!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely disappointed with this place, pictures of the room don’t really reflect how it actually is. Advertised as having air conditioning in the room and there was none, only 6/8 rooms have them. The main bedroom was nice and the bed was comfy, no mirror. My son was on the sofa bed in the lounge, the cover on the mattress when pulled the bed out was stained, the quilt and pillows had no covers on them! The tea coffee facilities were poor, there was a nespresso machine which was lovely, that didn’t work, and even if it did there was 1 oat milk sachet, the staff had obviously not checked the tray, only alternative teas no basic breakfast, and there was no one there to ask as it’s not manned. I decided to go to the reception area to get a hot drink but sadly no clean cups so I washed 2 but no milk again! The best bit about this mini break was the breakfast, even though it was a 10 minute walk from the hotel, Filo was delicious. This was so frustrating for me as it was my children who were treating me, it was my Christmas present from them to go and see the show Paddington, which was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catrin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rahel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Zimmer war okey. Der Teppich ist sehr abgetreten. Und hatte Flecken. Die Lage ist perfekt, drei Tube Station in 13 min.entfernung. Auch ein Shoppingcenter hat es in nur 6 min. Die Gegend ist sehr ruhig.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026