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Ellen Kensington

Ellen Kensington
Ellen Kensington – London
Ellen Kensington – London
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Ellen Kensington

Elegant Accommodations Ellen Kensington in London offers a 5-star hotel experience with a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Dining Options The hotel serves continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free breakfasts. Lunch and dinner feature local and Asian cuisines, complemented by fresh pastries, fruits, and local specialties. Prime Location Located in the city center, Ellen Kensington is a 16-minute walk from the Natural History Museum and 1.1 mi from the Victoria and Albert Museum. London Heathrow Airport is 11 mi away. Nearby attractions include Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Guest Services The hotel provides a paid shuttle service, elevator, 24-hour front desk, concierge, daily housekeeping, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include streaming services, work desks, and free toiletries.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.0 / 5
Great 596 reviews
  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location directly next to Earls Court was very helpful for the bank holiday weekend.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Massive rooms which is a rarity for London. Great central location in a quiet off street The floors and fire doors were a little hard to navigate

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean, great amenities, friendly staff Nothing

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was nice. There was no mirror in the room, only one little in the bathroom. The bathroom door was very different. It didn’t close like a regular door. You could both hear and see into the bathroom.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room are very nice and cosy and have everything you need Breakfast not great- would like to be able to order fresh cooked eggs et à Little more choice of bread and things

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very clean, very well located, kind staff, very modern bathroom with lots of items for toiletry, comfortable robes provided. The green light on the ceiling of our room was very bright, which made sleeping difficult, and no eye mask was provided. Same with the curtains which did not block the light well. The bed sheets were not of the best quality. Difficult to stay asleep in the morning with all the surrounding noise. There was also a fire alarm going off at around 4pm, which I understand was due to a customer’s behaviour, not the hotel staff. We were asked for photo ID at our arrival but I was not notified that it would be required, which made our welcome a bit awkward. I also find it weird that the fridge was full of stuff that would have incurred a charge, had we not known not to touch it.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceeded expectations. Brilliant location to explore London

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Room was very well appointed, comfy beds, lovely view of the gardens. Bathrobes, toiletries and a mini fridge too, unusual for mid price rooms. Location was very quiet and handy for bus stop and Earls Court station and surrounding shops. Staff were helpful and friendly. Sink was too shallow. Coffee machine was a bit fiddly- I would prefer a simple kettle. Plugs were blocked by furniture. Desk and stool were awkward, a smaller table and a lighter chair would work better. No lamp next to one of the beds.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff are incredible. Nothing was to much trouble. Any issues were quickly dealt with The green security lights in room are far to bright at night but were covered on request

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Everything. The only thing that was an issue was not wanting to leave the hotel because it was so nice! Nothing

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very handy to Earls Court station, District and Picadilly Lines Very pokey space for toilet, wo I ld be very difficult for anybody significantly overweight.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I LOVED the location and the kindness of the staff, the room was super cute and spacious. I was travelling alone and I felt super safe Basically nothing! I have had only a small issue that was resolved by the super efficient staff. Can’t wait to be there again!!!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful, cosy, clean, excellent location, lovely breakfast. Perfect base for visiting London (especially V&A museum, Kensington, Chelsea, Kings Road etc - all a lovely walk away).

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

Frequently asked questions about Ellen Kensington

Does Ellen Kensington have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Ellen Kensington offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Ellen Kensington offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Ellen Kensington. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Ellen Kensington have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Ellen Kensington offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Ellen Kensington have a fitness center?
Ellen Kensington does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Ellen Kensington located, and how walkable is the area?
Ellen Kensington is located at 18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, SW5 0EN. With a Walk Score of 94, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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