5 Star Hotel

Ellen Kensington

18-26 Barkston Gardens, London, United Kingdom View Map

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Ellen Kensington

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Comfortable Accommodations Ellen Kensington in London offers 4-star comfort with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, mini-bar, and free WiFi. Dining and Leisure Guests can enjoy a terrace, restaurant, and bar. The restaurant serves local and Asian cuisines for lunch and dinner, while breakfast includes continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Prime Location Located in the city center, Ellen Kensington is a 16-minute walk from the Natural History Museum and 1.1 mi from the Victoria and Albert Museum. London Heathrow Airport is 11 mi away. Nearby attractions include Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Guest Services The hotel provides a paid shuttle service, elevator, 24-hour front desk, concierge, daily housekeeping, and luggage storage. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and excellent service.

610 Reviews

7.9Good

What Guests Say

  • “Staff were excellent. I made a mistake when booking and it was solved immediately with such a lovely attitude. Breakfast was well worth…”
  • “The location was beautiful, on a garden and right near the tube.”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Coronation Suite1/3

Coronation Suite

323 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
Compact Double1/4

Compact Double

108 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
Cozy Double1/4

Cozy Double

108 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Body soap
Cosy Single 1/4

Cosy Single

108 sqft • 1 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Body soap
Continental Suite1/4

Continental Suite

259 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
Classic Deluxe1/4

Classic Deluxe

183 sqft • 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
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    What Guests Loved

    7.9
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    Based on 610 reviews

    Pros +

    • Staff were excellent. I made a mistake when booking and it was solved immediately with such a lovely attitude. Breakfast was well worth the few pounds extra. The whole place was immaculate. Good location.
    • The location was beautiful, on a garden and right near the tube.
    • Great breakfast to be in the UK. Close to underground station and restaurants nearby.

    Cons -

    • The lift was so slow, it made me a little wary. Air conditioning in the room was quite noisy.
    • I was there with my daughter for a special occasion. The staff is what makes all the difference during a special city visit, and this staff was always quite distant and not particularly helpful or welcoming. The breakfast was unfortunately quite poor for a hotel in this price range, served buffet style, no table service even for coffee and tea, overripe fruit..
    • Even though the hotel was very clean and nice we got a room on the -1 floor with no real “windows” which it didn’t say anything about in the booking. The people in the room next to us had a party in the room until 3am and it was very loud.
    9Valerie-annPosted on: 2-25-2026

    Staff were excellent. I made a mistake when booking and it was solved immediately with such a lovely attitude. Breakfast was well worth the few pounds extra. The whole place was immaculate. Good location.

    The lift was so slow, it made me a little wary. Air conditioning in the room was quite noisy.

    6ShanaPosted on: 2-25-2026

    The location was beautiful, on a garden and right near the tube.

    I was there with my daughter for a special occasion. The staff is what makes all the difference during a special city visit, and this staff was always quite distant and not particularly helpful or welcoming. The breakfast was unfortunately quite poor for a hotel in this price range, served buffet style, no table service even for coffee and tea, overripe fruit..

    6LouisePosted on: 2-23-2026

    Great breakfast to be in the UK. Close to underground station and restaurants nearby.

    Even though the hotel was very clean and nice we got a room on the -1 floor with no real “windows” which it didn’t say anything about in the booking. The people in the room next to us had a party in the room until 3am and it was very loud.

    10AngelaPosted on: 2-23-2026

    We liked everything for our short stay the location couldn’t have been better a short walk from Earls Court tube station making it very central to get anywhere in London

    The bathroom was small, but we were aware of this before we went so it wasn’t a problem

    8SarahPosted on: 2-23-2026

    Really nice well priced hotel in Kensington.

    Could be more mirrors in the room. Only mirror is in the bathroom and there is no plugs in the bathroom.

    10IanPosted on: 2-23-2026

    We had a lovely stay at the hotel, and felt very relaxed. The staff are very helpful and friendly, the hotel is very convenient for walking or the Piccadilly line. A great location for exploring London. Great breakfast, we will stay at this hotel again.

    Our bedroom was a little smaller than hoped for, but very cosy. This is London.

    10DeborahPosted on: 2-21-2026

    Great location . Friendly staff. Lovely restaurant and good breakfast

    I’ve stated before in the Ellen and had a bigger room . This time the room was a bit smaller but was fine for what I needed

    7SusanPosted on: 2-21-2026

    Attentive staff, beautifully decorated room, comfortable beds, luxury products in the bathroom. Good breakfast options. Overall a comfortable stay.

    The rooms are very small, with minimal storage space and few amenities for a 5-star hotel. There was no mirror at the dressing table/desk. The air conditioning was also very poor and the room was incredibly warm, so we had to open the window for a stay in the middle of January. Although the stay was comfortable, I would not class this hotel as a 5-star, it sits more at the 4-star level.

    7MolliePosted on: 2-21-2026

    location great, reception staff were lovely and polite. the room was smaller than pictured. we were told we were given a free upgrade, so I would hate to see the size of the room we were supposed to be in! no alternative milks coffee machine only did espresso. room was clean although small and the building was beautiful.

    the breakfast was shocking to be honest. asked for milk free eggs and initially he said no... another staff member intervened and said they'd sort. it arrived dripping in oil and repeated on me all day. very basic okay if you have no dietary requirements but £18 per person for London isn't awful.

    7SallyPosted on: 2-20-2026

    The first room was so tiny we had to roll over each other to get in and out of bed . There was no room to put anything and the shower room was minute. The coffee machine was not adequate for making tea . The flush on the loo stuck so it kept on flushing and a green safety light shone in my face all night. In the morning I took these problems to the receptionist who immediately offered to swap our room and showed me the one available. It was much better . We could both get around the bed, the shower was an adequate size, and the green safety light was around the corner so it didn’t shine in my eyes. They also provided us with a kettle and plenty of drinking water and teabags. So I think the service was exceptional. What puzzles me is that if they had provided us with an adequate room first off they would have had a lovely review from me without the preamble of complaints. All the bedding and towels were exceptionally clean and lovely and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was nicely presented and substantial but I do like having coffee brought to my table so as not to spill it, and we had to fetch this ourselves. The hotel was in a quiet area with a London garden in front so we weren’t disturbed by traffic at all.

    10RakanPosted on: 2-19-2026

    Absolutely loved my stay at the Ellen Kensington. The location is perfect. The room was spotless, beautifully designed, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. A special shout-out to the manger Vinsi and also to the night team, Gazi and Rio who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome during the evening. Highly recommended

    6EmiliaPosted on: 2-18-2026

    Location was great and staff were friendly

    No heating on all rear rooms. Rooms very small and many appliances not working. Should also not have to pay for water.

    7RhianonPosted on: 2-18-2026

    Great location friendly staff nice decor .

    Very small room and my first room was cold but they moved us quickly to the smaller warmer room

    10NoreenPosted on: 2-18-2026

    The location was excellent. Rooms were a little on the small side but exceptionally clean and comfortable. Beds were the most comfortable I have ever slept in.Staff were very helpful and courteous.

    Rooms were a little compact

    7KarenPosted on: 2-17-2026

    LocationClose to subway and major rail links and airportGood breakfastComfy bed

    Room very smallLacked wardrobe space for 2 peopleNo full length mirrorHotel lift very slow and small...quicker to walk down 3 flights

    8FranPosted on: 2-17-2026

    Was clean convenient and staff were friendly and helpful

    First night room was very noisy but was moved with no fuss at all

    10LoretaPosted on: 2-15-2026

    Clean modern and great location! Helpful staff

    8TraustiPosted on: 2-15-2026

    Cozy room with a great bed and pillows, friendly and responsive staff :)

    The bathroom was a little to tiny and the television location from the bed is to weird.

    9BrettPosted on: 2-14-2026

    The location is excellent, short walk to Earls Court station but off the main road in a quiet neighborhood, opposite a fenced garden. Festive Christmas lights outside and in the lobby were welcoming. Staff team were friendly, courteous and super helpful (assisted with returning my online package). Breakfast was excellent and the interior decor is elegant. We stayed in the Crown Suite which is two rooms for 4 adults, interconnected with a small hallway, which suited is very well and is not an easy configuration to find.

    Very minor items only: the 2nd room is little bit tight for two adults (somewhat offset by its magnificent bathroom). Suggest please plug in the outside Christmas lights somewhere else - we unplugged them!

    7NadiaPosted on: 2-14-2026

    It was modern and clean

    The room and bathroom were very small. Only 10sqm. Very disappointed with the room size for the price paid.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 3 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A damage deposit of GBP 25.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    Ellen Kensington

    18-26 Barkston Gardens, London

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