Title: The Kensington Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=18561&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Kensington Hotel Experience London's cultural heart with a stay near iconic museums, savor Town House at Kensington's cuisine, and maintain fitness routines in the modern gym. ## Photo gallery for The Kensington Hotel ![Wine bar - The Kensington Hotel (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/9de9ed44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/5CE9271FE4B2397E89B94FCEB9271216/40090ed5-047b-4ca7-bb60-594d79228ae7-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Wine bar - The Kensington Hotel (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/2de49c83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite (The Brompton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds - The Kensington Hotel (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/6c5cb42b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - The Kensington Hotel (London)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/132866ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Kensington Hotel in central London offers a peaceful base with an on-site coffee shop and restaurant serving meals all day. Guests can enjoy dry cleaning, book massages, use in-room WiFi, or the 24-hour business center. Helpful staff can also arrange babysitting for families. 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269 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds ![Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/6e8875c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/4e899216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 King Bed 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/f95e60c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed 8.4 Very good 16 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds ![Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/w6035h4012x13y0-9ea8145c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Suite (The Brompton) ![Suite (The Brompton) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/6fd2678f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (The Brompton) ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 753 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Room (Cosy) ![Room (Cosy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/38fb34de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Cosy) 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 140 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Suite (The Knightsbridge) ![Suite (The Knightsbridge) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/87aceb39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (The Knightsbridge) ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 1098 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) ![Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/ac5a0765.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 366 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) ![Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/252c5322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed ![Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/720bf841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio Suite, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Classic Room ![Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/111df372.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/33038f76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Studio Suite ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed ![Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/3c215d50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cots/infant beds Smart TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### Luxury Suite - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Cozy Room ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/ed52cec4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Cozy Room - Sleeps 2 ### Deluxe King Room Non smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Luxury Studio Suite Non Smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Brompton Suite Non smoking - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Knightsbridge Suite Non smoking ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/602e62eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Knightsbridge Suite Non smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Classic Twin Room Non smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Deluxe Two Double Room Non smoking - Sleeps 2 ### Deluxe Queen Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Studio Suite ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18600/18561/2a8b6f6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio Suite - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-The-Kensington-Hotel.h18561.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLondon-Hotels-The-Kensington-Hotel.h18561.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Kensington Hotel is near a metro station. Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace. Science Museum and Harrods are two other places to visit that come recommended. [Visit our London travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London.dx178279) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.49253%2C-0.17835&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qUJ4x_aCW4UDOQ_5ERz73mBjHro=) 109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR ### What's nearby - Natural History Museum \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Victoria and Albert Museum \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Science Museum \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Royal Albert Hall \- 14 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Hyde Park \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - South Kensington Underground Station - 5 min walk - West Brompton Station - 17 min walk - Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪ESQ - ‬1 min walk - ‪Hjem - ‬3 min walk - ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk - ‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬1 min walk - ‪Urban Baristas - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### The Kensington Hotel Boutique hotel near Natural History Museum Located close to Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum, The Kensington Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Town House at Kensington, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in - Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage and tour/ticket information - A lift, free newspapers and wedding services - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 150 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. 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GBP 40 for adults and GBP 40 for children - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Tea service ### Restaurants on site - The K Bar - Town House at Kensington ### Things to do - Gym ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - In-room cot - Laundry facilities - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Business services - 2 meeting rooms ### Spa - Massage - Spa services ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - Lift (80 centimetre wide door) - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (122 centimetre high) - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 6 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1870 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Egyptian cotton sheets - Free cot - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Pillowtop mattress ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Designer toiletries - Dressing gowns - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Champagne service - Coffee/tea maker - Espresso maker - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Free daily newspapers - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Laptop-compatible safe - Phone - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Contactless check-in and check-out are available Late check-in subject to availability Express check-in 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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 40.00 for adults and from GBP 40.00 for children - Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in 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 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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 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. ### 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 ### Property is also known as Hotel Kensington Kensington Hotel Kensington Hotel London The Kensington London, England The Kensington Hotel Hotel The Kensington Hotel London The Kensington Hotel Hotel London ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Kensington Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Kensington Hotel? ### How much is parking at The Kensington Hotel? ### What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel? ### What time is check-out at The Kensington Hotel? ### Where is The Kensington Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Kensington Hotel Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 750 8 - Good 172 6 - Okay 50 4 - Poor 17 2 - Terrible 11 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### maria 27 Dec 2025 Really nice staff and such attractive and pretty c ##### maria Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley 26 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities We have stayed here 5 times for approximately a week. The location is phenomenal. ##### Bradley Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nausheen 25 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities amazing! ##### Nausheen Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean 22 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities This was a lovely hotel. Staff was courteous and gracious. The room was clean and comfortable. Overall a great hotel. ##### Jean Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadia 21 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was excellent about this place; the bar, the gym and the entire room decor. Room was a bit cramped but that's about it. Great experience! ##### Nadia Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Charlie 5 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities All the above was great but check-in was way below. ##### Charlie Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah 28 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities We always stay at the Kensington. It is so beautiful, the staff is incredibly nice and they are very efficient. We feel at home and well taken care of here. ![Floral display in the beautiful lobby. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4eb92fc8-db4e-42e4-b9ee-46094fe87b85-1761656270401.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Deborah Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Albert 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent service overall, great restaurant and bar ##### Albert Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel in a perfect location. Easy to walk and explore Kensington, Chelsea and Nottinghill. Close to shopping and attractions. ##### Sarah Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vassil 4 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hotel and the staff were up to the highest standards as usual, thank you very much! ##### Vassil Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam 6 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Impressive hotel! Beautiful, clean, and excellent staff! ##### Adam Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin 16 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful hotel with exceptional service. Jonny at the bar and Ronnie the bellman were especially memorable. 10/10 and we will be back. ##### Justin Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Saadia 30 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Convenient. Friendly staff and great amenities. I did see a mouse while I was eating later at night and the staff didn’t seem fazed by it so hence my 4 star rating ##### Saadia Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Meghna 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful location and a great property ##### Meghna Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vassil 1 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Outstanding Performance as always! ##### Vassil Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We loved our stay there ##### Kate Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### seyhan 14 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Staff is really helpfull and polite . Location is very good, very close to Victoria Albert and National History museum. But the walls are very thin you can hear every voice and feel every movement happens next room. the building is old you can feel it. we had a bad smell at the bath. ##### seyhan Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful hotel and lovely staff ##### Peter Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dylan 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice hotel in a great area. The lobby bar, the room, the staff, everything was great. Highly recommended! ##### Dylan Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg 20 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely hotel, lovely area. First class service in bar and restaurant. Thomas is a class gentleman ##### Greg Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanette 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quiet elegance to the property, well trained and accommodating staff . We will be back! ##### Jeanette Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A beautiful hotel, excellent staff, and an incredible breakfast! ##### Mark Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Joanne 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property came as a recommendation and I chose to follow through-comfortable, unique, pleasant and friendly. ##### Mary Joanne Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stuart 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location for what we wanted ##### stuart Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marci 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff was so professional! Super nice! Charming hotel. Excellent food and location. 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