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Stylish Kensington hotel near the Natural History Museum

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London, England

€ 107.06 -48%

From € 56.74 per person

€ 113.48
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A chic hotel in London’s elegant Kensington neighbourhood, near renowned museums - includes breakfast

Kensington living: A converted Victorian house, Gainsborough Hotel is a home-away-from home nestled within this lively city. Located in the affluent Kensington neighbourhood, the hotel is named after the famed British painter, Thomas Gainsborough, whose classic paintings reflect the timeless style of this fabulously-located hotel. Look forward to Kensington's gorgeous parks, fascinating museums, idyllic streets, and an elegant vibe.
City comforts: The entrance to the hotel is classic and grand, with traditional interiors and unique artwork boasting a Victorian-esque flair. The bedrooms offer a modern living space, equipped with everything you need for an ultra-comfy city retreat. Expect fabulous facilities, contemporary designs, and essential amenities, such as a sleek en-suite and luxe flat screen TV.
A taste of London: Start your day in the big city with a delicious continental breakfast. For a relaxed drink, head to the hotel’s lounge bar, where you’ll find a laid-back and inviting atmosphere. For other meals, hit London’s streets and see what hidden foodie gems you can uncover.

How to get there

The hotel is around a 10-minute walk away from South Kensington Underground Station, which is well-connected to the rest of London. London King’s Cross is approximately 30 minutes away by public transport, and the closest airport, Heathrow Airport, is around 50 minutes away by both car and train.

Good to know

Please note that guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please also note, continental breakfast is served across the road at the five-star Exhibitionist Hotel.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

London

Kensington is an affluent area renowned for its array of elegant shops, fantastic museums and beautiful parks. You’ll be well-connected to other parts of London, with South Kensington Underground Station being a 10-minute walk away from the hotel, whilst having plenty of exciting sights on your doorstep, too.

You’ll be a mere few minutes walk away from the famous Natural History Museum, and only a seven-minute walk from the impressive Victoria and Albert Museum - both well worth a visit. The Royal Albert Hall is only a 13-minute walk away, whilst the British Museum is around a 30-minute journey on public transport. Fancy some peaceful reflection in the midst of this vibrant city? You’ll have the gorgeous Kensington Gardens right under your nose, as well as Hyde Park - only 12 minutes on the tube. Kensington is also known for its fabulous high-end boutiques, so shopaholics will be happy to hear that the prestigious Kensington High Street is only 15 minutes away from this elegant hotel.

Gainsborough Hotel

Hotel
London, United Kingdom

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