NH Kensington - London, United Kingdom 

"NH Kensington - central location and a good hotel"
Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2009
Just a hop,skip and jump from Earls Court Road (exit that side of the Tube), this newly opened hotel was created out of a section of a row of Kensington mansion flats. The inside has been gutted and it's effectively a new-build so don't expect Victorian room -sizes. Very pleasant, efficient reception and the rooms are fresh and have a strong contemporary edge. Good bed, fresh crisp linen, fluffy white towels, very modern bathroom with good shower and upmarket toiletries. The bedside book of short stories is a nice touch. The plasma TV is a plus though if you were wanting a night in the channel selection is pretty limited. Would have been nice to be offered PPV. Rooms are wi-fied but ?15 a day is the connection fee. Dodge the (buffet) breakfast unless you feel like the treat of having room service. The breakfast room faces onto the busy Cromwell Road and is not very inviting - someone took the bright, minimalism a step too far in the fitting out. At ?16.99 a pop for a pretty standard spread you might prefer to pop across the road to the various coffee-shops or even the odd greasy spoon (try Benji's if you fancy a fry-up). A pleasant (small) bar comprises part of the reception area - more a stop for a drink or coffee on way out or when coming back in than a hunker down for the night place. If you are visiting for the Earls Court Exhibition centre or doing the South Ken museums this is an ideal spot. Bag a back room facing onto the gardens and ask for one not next to the very "whooshy" lifts. There is a Sainsbury's local on EC Road and a larger store a stroll along Cromwell Road for stocking up with supplies. As ever in London, the mini-bar is mini and expensive and leaves no other refrigerated space.

Jamie Gian
Posted: Thu, Jul 09 2009
Venere should have been more reliable with the location of the hotel. I tried to find the hotel in vain for 4 times all because it was indicated in words that it's nearest to gloucester station, "just a short stroll away"; and on map, it didn't help at all when the marking is done way off. The hotel is actually near to Earl's Court Station, only one third of the distance and time i used travelling from Gloucester was needed instead if i travlled from Earl's Court to reach the property! The front desk people were courteous and helpful. My room was quiet but the cleaning staff was a bit noisy when doing up the room next door. There's a huge stain( like blood) on the wall in my otherwise spotless room. Overall, it's a nice stay.

JW
Posted: Sat, Jun 06 2009
The facility is new, with above average rooms. Nice bar area with garden view. 10 minute walking distance straight from piccadilly line and easy back and forth to airport on this line.

WG
Posted: Fri, Mar 20 2009
Great stay. Quiet room(rear of hotel),spacious and clean. The directions should state that hotel is quite close to Earls Court Underground station

Pleasant Last Minute Find
Posted: Tue, Jul 22 2008
Got bumped from a neighboring hotel that had overbooked (K+K George) to the NH Kensington during a very busy time in London so felt fortunate to have the room. While not as slick as the K+K George, it was comfortable enough and clean. Despite being on a very busy street (Cromwell Road) the rooms that face the back are surprisingly quiet. Nothing memorable here but perfectly adequate for a two night stay in London.