Kensington Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Kensington

Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Great hotel and comfortable stay! House keepers stay on top of keeping that room clean!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Empire Hotel
"We really enjoy the location and convenience of the Empire Hotel. Front desk staff and doormen were friendly and helpful. Bed is stiff as a board, but everything else is great."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"clean"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Stayed 5 nights in a metro two double bed room (23rd floor ) . Just 2 persons and 4 would have been a bit of a squash and a squeeze . Room cleaned well every day . Great location opp Penn station and subway entrance 25 m away . Happy with decision to stay here after going through many options ."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Pod Times Square
"Clean, compact and exactly what I needed. Whenever I need to be in the city for longer days at work, this place is my go-to. Love the rainfall shower. I've stayed here on numerous occasions, and recommended it to visiting friends."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"The hotel is very nice and modern. Check-in was a little delayed, but the hotel did good by us by extending a late check-out on our departure day to make up for the delay. We were also originally put in a connecting room which was a little loud, but the hotel MOD Andy took really good care of us ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington

Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.

Financial District
Enjoy the important monuments in Financial District. Brooklyn Bridge is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Wall St. Station (William St.) or Broad St. Station to see more of New York.

Lower East Side
Travellers love Lower East Side for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of New York by jumping on the metro at Essex St. Station or Delancey St. Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Orchard Street Shopping District and Lower East Side Tenement Museum.

Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and The Living Room are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.

SoHo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in SoHo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, and catch the metro at Prince St. Station or Spring St. Station to see more of the area.

Greenwich Village
Spend some time visiting places like 5th Avenue while getting to know Greenwich Village, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Christopher St. - Sheridan Sq. Station or W 4 St. Station to see more of the area.
