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The Kensington Hideaway

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington High Street

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Restaurant
Front of property
Reception
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Just steps from Kensington High Street, Seraphine Kensington Olympia Hotel offers a stylish retreat with continental breakfast, a cozy bar, in-room WiFi, and proximity to Kensington Palace and Olympia Conference Centre. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Kensington Hideaway is in the entertainment district. Royal Albert Hall and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. London Eye and ZSL London Zoo are not to be missed.
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225 Kensington High Street, London, London, England, W8 6SA

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kensington Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Natural History Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • High Street Kensington Station - 4 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 14 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Le Monde - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Megan's on the High Street Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Design Museum Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger & Lobster - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hideaway

Upscale hotel remodelled in 2025 and located near Kensington High Street
Close to Kensington Palace and Olympia Events, The Kensington Hideaway provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and local meal delivery service
  • Free newspapers
Room features
All 59 rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 44 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • Renovated entire property - November 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 7 July 2023 to 1 September 2023 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 10.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 44 per day (328 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kensington Hideaway?

The Kensington Hideaway doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hideaway?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kensington Hideaway located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street, Kensington Gardens and Olympia Events. Hyde Park and Kensington Palace are also within 1 mile (2 km). High Street Kensington Station is only a 4-minute walk and Earl's Court Station is 13 minutes.

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