Holiday Inn Kensington Hotel

We stayed at the Holiday Inn London-Kensington, 100 Cromwell Road (not to be confused with the Forum) from June 9th to the 16th and I was very pleased with it. Our room had French doors which opened and overlooked the garden at the back of the hotel. The size of the room was adequate and, apparently, if our travel agent is to be believed, this was one of the few hotels in London that could accomodate 3 people. The room itself was very nice and well-maintained, although our housekeeper never seemed to grasp the fact that there were 3 of us... more

VERY UNSATISFACTORY hotel. Three of us stayed there May 19-25,2004 in tw0 separate rooms. THIS HOTEL WRECKED A FULL DAY AND A HALF OF OUR TIME IN LONDON. I booked months ago. One smoking room and one non-smoking room, and received e-mail confirmation. I requested early arrival. We received our rooms about 11 am. but my room was a non-smoking room, so we had to be moved to another room. This room was unsatisfactory because it overlooked the street and had a view of only a rail outside when I had specifically requested a view of the courtyard.... more

This hotel is a great value. I wasn't sure what I would get for 125 pounds per night but I was pleasantly surprised. As you may know, getting a hotel in London for less than $200/night is not easy especially with the exchange rate. However, this hotel is in a good location near the Gloucester tube station. You can walk to Kensington Palace Gardens, Harrods and Knightsbridge, the science museums and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Traveling with a young child, I was also pleased with the travel cot provided in the room and a grocery... more

My family stayed at this hotel for 7 days last month. The hotel is ideally situated across from the tube station, a grocery store and down the street from a post office. The post office also has currency exchange and tickets for tours and theater performances. Very handy. The rooms were clean and quiet. We faced the back garden which was very nice. The room became a little small for 3 adults staying for a week but for a shorter stay would not be a problem. The neighborhood is lovely and seemed quite safe. The full buffet breakfasts were... more

I have stayed with my family at the Holiday Inn London Kensington last year in August. The rooms are very specious, we had two twin rooms they were both with double beds and interconnecting. We have enjoyed staying there. The hotel has very large garden which is wonderful, I havent expected to have some nice, quiet and relaxing holiday in London, this Hotel was the best choice in London we have ever stayed.

Our family enjoyed recent stay Holiday Inn - London (Kensington). Rooms were sleek and with definite Eurpoean style. Lobby and public areas tastefully decorated. We didn't have any meals at the hotel (our rate did not include breakfast) so can't comment on food service, but the restaurant was packed most mornings of our stay so other guests obviously liked it. Staff was mostly friendly, some more than others but nothing to complain about. The hotel is in a great location, right near the Glouster Rd tube -- a definite plus. Overall, I... more

I've stayed here 2 times in the past 5 yrs. I like the location and the rooms are standard Holiday Inn rooms large with nice big bathroom, we have stayed here when we had 3 people as many London hotels don't have enough room for 3 and one time it was a senior cit with us and we needed to be close to tube and have elevators. The cost was 87.00 pounds and that was 1/2 price since I work for an airline. So needless to say I wouldnt stay here if I had to pay full rate. We didnt have breakfast inc but there are many places to eat right in the... more

The Holiday Inn 21 day advance plan allowed us a good rate for London. Many hotels change by the person while Holiday Inn charges by the room. Did not include breakfast...we hopped across the street to the Waitrose for muffins and yoguart which was very affordable. Our room was small but not by London standards...very comfortable. Only a short walk to Natural Muesum of History and a bit longer to Harrods! Only complaint...don't ask them to get you an early morning taxi...we ended up with a private driver...and paid twice what a... more

Have stayed here before and whilst a good location directly opposite Gloucester Rd tube and on the Heathrow line or just as near Paddington for heathrow express on circle line the rooms are starting to suffer. This time (5 day stay in March 2004) air in the water pipes caused loud shuddering throught he night and the room thermostat did not work - despite being reported. Otherwise clean, reasonable breakfast and friendly staff. Howwever, will probably go elsewhere next time

We were in London on a package deal that we actually bought while living in Spain. The hotels looked great in the brochure, but what a suprise when we got there. We were supposed to stay in the Hotel Majestic, just down the road from the Holiday Inn Kensington. It was nasty, hairs all over, dirty rooms, just a mess. After staying there one night we decided it would ruin our christmas trip and that we needed to find another hotel. We stopped in at the Holiday Inn Kensington and it was excellent. The lady at the front desk understood our... more