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Gainsborough Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel located steps from Natural History Museum

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Reception
Exterior
Reception
Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The price is CA $150
CA $179 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - 6 Jan 2025

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Balcony

Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Budget Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Located below ground level
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Balcony

Single Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, No Windows

Family Suite, No Windows

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Located below ground level
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is CA $127
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - 6 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
7-11 Queensberry Place, Kennsington, London, England, SW7 2DL

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Imperial College London - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kensington High Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 37 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 59 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 75 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 91 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 104 min drive
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 4 min drive
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 4 min drive
  • West Brompton Station - 21 min walk
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Earl's Court Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Natural History Museum Member's Room - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shoti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Khan's of Kensington - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gainsborough Hotel

Gainsborough Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Also, Hyde Park and Imperial College London are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 4 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 54 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Gainsborough Hotel Hotel
Gainsborough Hotel London
Gainsborough Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Gainsborough Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Gainsborough Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Gainsborough Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gainsborough Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Gainsborough Hotel like?
Gainsborough Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from South Kensington Underground Station and 2 minutes' walk from Natural History Museum. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Gainsborough Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Average Hotel, adequate.
Hotel was adequate, room was in the basement, good size but showing signs of wear, and unpleasant odour in the basement area. The shower was great, but overall I wouldn't chose to return to this same hotel.
Tim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, right next to History museum
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Gainsborough Hotel
Hotel situated near Natural History Museum, Science Museum and the V&A Museum. Outside, hotel impressive and reception area is really good. Service and attention to detail by the staff excellent. The double room was ok. Large enough for a short stay. The bed was comfortable but the decor was looking a little tired. The bathroom was small and smelled stale. Buffet breakfast is provided in their sister hotel across the street. Good choice of food and drinks.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Samantha, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Charlie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jackie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Lovely stay at hotel. Staff lovely. Highly recomended
Cheryl, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kirsty, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Julia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

June, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Neema, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was comfortable, good products, very clean, staff was helpful. All around a good experience.
CHARLES, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Tired
The property was in an excellent location…nestled between two tube stations. The customer service was great and the lobby was welcoming.Lots to do in the area with great restaurants. It was the rooms that needed a bit of TLC. It was run done, paint peeling, cracks in the ceiling, water damage.
jill, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great hotel close in South Kensington
Great hotel in South Kensington. Few minutes walk from SK tube station. Hotel is located on a quiet street with close access to shops, restaurants and supermarkets. Modern hotel with well equipped rooms and very friendly and helpful staff.
Khorezad, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Moira, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very good
Karimah, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The reality of Gainsborough Hotel
The stay at the Gainsborough Hotel wasn’t great for us, and I didn’t find our room comfortable; there was a crack in the wall near the bed, and the bathroom wasn’t cleaned as we expected from the hotel we looked at staying in the tap was dirty was never cleaned we felt disgusted touching it and the TV services we were watching wouldn't work we wanted to watch Netflix and Disney + and tried logging in and it would back out from the show to the homepage .
Warren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Avoid budget room in winter
I booked a budget room and it was in the basement or lower ground. It was very cold, there was a blow heater but heat rises and it didn’t make any difference. Had to sleep in my clothes. The room was a bit musty and depressing.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel.
Great little hotel near National History Museum. Clean. Tidy. Shower was warm. Just wasn’t sure how the heating / air on system worked. Room 104.
Jonathan, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay in an excellent location. My single room was fine although the bathroom was a little cramped.
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gerard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Review of my stay in October ( Halloween weekend )
Me and a friend stayed here for a few nights , the room was extremely clean and the shower was spotless . I asked for some extra towels and this was not a problem and the kind man on reception brought them up to the room within ten minutes. The breakfast choices offered were a great variety with fruit and yoghurt pots, little pastry rolls and coffee, orange juice , tea and different cereals . The hot food selection at breakfast was ok , including bacon for meat eaters and scrambled eggs which were kept in a metal hot dish. The window in my room was a bit old however did slide up to offer some ventilation. Really great comfortable bed and wardrobe was sufficient .Staff very friendly and welcoming. If the opportunity arose would book again in future .
Chelsea, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice room, fair value
Needed a base near South Ken’ underground station for 4 nights - the Gainsborough fitted the bill very well. Hotel clean enough and location was just what we needed. A proper coffee machine would have been great !
Stephen, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Adam, 2-night trip
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