Lord Kensington Hotel

Situated within easy walking distance of High Street, London’s main exhibition center and an abundance of shops, restaurants and traditional English pubs, the family-run Lord Kensington Hotel is an acceptable three-star option. It’s got a great location and 23 clean, basic, rooms.

Guest rooms at the Lord Kensington Hotel are decorated in a classic, if a little mismatched, style and outfitted with patterned drapes and wooden furniture. Walls are painted in peach or purple and adorned with framed illustrations of historical London. They aren’t the lap of luxury, but they have a comfortable, homey feel. Some rooms have a balcony (ask ahead).

Each room is equipped with tea and coffee facilities, a satellite TV, direct-dial telephone and safe. Wi-Fi is free.

For breakfast, guests can enjoy a morning meal at a nearby cafe. 

The private bathrooms are modern and super clean. They are tiled in peach and outfitted with either a shower or tub, plus toiletries and a hair dryer.

On the whole, the Lord Kensington Hotel is a reliable bet. Is it the best hotel we’ve seen in London? No. And it’s not the greatest value either. Its rates are among the highest for hotels we review in Earls Court. However, the management is efficient, the location convenient, and the facilities sparklingly clean—so if you can snag a room during a deal, the hotel is a good bet.

Location

The Lord Kensington Hotel is tucked into a plain part of London, which means its best surrounding views are roadways. However, the UK's two most famous exhibition and conference halls are right in front of the main Tube stop, meaning that transport is not an issue here.