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The Lord Kensington Hotel's graces are affordability and cleanliness. If you want something transient with 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 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. The main drawback: it's very quiet. 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.
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