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Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG

Property class: 4
Hotel with spa, near Kensington Palace

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When you stay at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures, and international cuisine is served at Boulevard Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other highlights. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: High Street Kensington Station is 2 minutes away and Earl's Court Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Why we love this property

Work and play paradise
Located in the city center's shopping district, this hotel offers business amenities and a full-service spa. Unwind with massages after meetings.
Fine flavours all day
The hotel's restaurant serves international cuisine paired with full breakfast options. A bar and cafe complete the flavourful dining lineup.
Spa sanctuary
The full-service spa offers treatments from aromatherapy to hot stone massages in serene rooms. A sauna, hot tub, and garden complete this wellness haven.

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a small desk area.

Premium Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a phone, a mirror, and a coat rack.

Standard Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(52 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a television on a stand.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and artwork on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a phone, a mirror, and a coat rack.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(321 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a small desk area.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a lamp, and a patterned pillow.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(87 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a minibar.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a beige sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a vase of yellow roses.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, England, W8 5SP

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cromwell Road - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kensington Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 34 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 45 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 69 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 79 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 88 min drive
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 20 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 20 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 20 min walk
  • High Street Kensington Station - 2 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 12 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Kensington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knoops - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jacuzzi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG

  • When you stay at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures, and international cuisine is served at Boulevard Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other highlights. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: High Street Kensington Station is 2 minutes away and Earl's Court Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 706 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
    • Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 45 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Fitness classes

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1960
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Boulevard Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Starbucks – This coffee shop only serves light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.95 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 45 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs GBP 5.00 per person, per day. Facilities include fitness facilities, a sauna and a swimming pool.
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Access to all recreational facilities is subject to a surcharge.

Also known as

Close Hotel
Kensington Close
Kensington Close Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St. Hotel
Holiday Inn High St. Hotel
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St.
London Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St.
Holiday Inn London Kensington High St. an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG London
Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 45 per day. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG and nearby?

On-site recreation at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG also has a health club and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG?

Yes, Boulevard Restaurant offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG like?

Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG is in London City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from High Street Kensington Station and 19 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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