The Lord Kensington Hotel's graces are affordability and cleanliness. If you want an eclectic mix of backpackers from all walks of life, then look elsewhere! This hotel is for the mature traveler who wants affordable luxury, a quiet atmosphere, and spotless, matching furniture.
The hotel is tucked into a very plain part of London and boasts little else than roadways as its best surrounding views. However, the UK's two most famous exhibition and conference halls are right in front of the main Tube stop. In other words, transport is not an issue here. Flanking each Court are hotel strips, which you will be hard pressed to find catering for else than traveling businessmen.
The Lord Kensington's decor is light, breezy, and described by Bevin, the manager, as Contemporary European. Pastel colors are favored, with a slight overkill on peach: peach lamp shades, peach striped wallpaper, and peach bed linen—remedied only by wood varnished desks (in some of the 23 rooms) and bedside tables. Bathrooms vary in size depending on the room, but are generally on the small side, with shower and toilet almost side by side.
The best thing about the hotel is the manager. He really brings some personality to the place with a chirpy character and a welcoming smile. It's very quiet at the Lord Kensington: there seemed to be neither visitors nor cleaners around during our visit, despite the fact that the hotel was booked solid and completely spotless! Also, cars rarely drive around the parking-metered side streets, so outside noise is kept to a bare minimum. All in all, a very professional three star hotel, if that's what you're looking for.
» Arhan Virdhi
Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.
About the Lord Kensington neighborhood
Young by London standards, the area known as Earls Court wasn’t much more than a farm until the city decided to build Earls Court station in the 1860s. Located south of Hyde Park and west of pricier Kensington and Chelsea, Earls Court was popular with newcomers to the city, attracted by lower rents throughout the 20th century. Today the area is a mix of working class and gentrified developments, combing beautiful Georgian townhouses, quiet squares, cheap fast food restaurants, gay nightlife, and a youthful buzz on the streets. The neighborhood offers innumerable anonymous budget hotels.
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